Turkey has selected Commitment Hasan (Bağlılık Hasan) directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, to compete as the country’s candidate for Best International Feature Film at the the 94th Academy Awards.
Films
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Tribeca Fest Doc SIMPLE AS WATER From Academy Award Winner Megan Mylan, Debuts on HBO
Simple as Water directed by Megan Mylan Following its theatrical run, the documentary Simple as Water, from Academy Award winning filmmaker Megan Mylan (“Lost Boys of Sudan,” “Smile Pinki”), debuts Tuesday, November 16 (9:00-10:40 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. The critically acclaimed film celebrated its world premiere on closing night of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
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THE REAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN Documentary Drops Trailer + Release Date
Charlie Chaplin in The Real Charlie Chaplin. Photo credit: Courtesy of Showtime. From award-winning directors Peter Middleton and James Spinney (Notes on Blindness) and narrated by Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who), the new documentary The Real Charlie Chaplin, described as a kaleidoscopic portrait of a man who became an immortal legend, whose life was as extraordinary as his art, begins its theatrical run at Cinema Village (New York) and Laemmle Monica (Los Angeles) on Friday, November 19. Following its theatrical run, the documentary will premiere on Showtime on Saturday, December 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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CASTLE FALLS Trailer. Dolph Lundgren Directs and Stars in Intense Action Film
Castle Falls starring Dolph Lundgren (via YouTube) Shout Studios! released the official trailer for Castle Falls, the action film starring Scott Adkins, Dolph Lundgren, Kevin Wayne, Jim E. Chandler, Luke Hawx, Scott Hunter and Kim DeLonghi. Directed by Dolph Lundgren, the film opens In Theaters, On Demand and Digital on December 3rd.
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AGNES Trailer. Hayley McFarland Stars as Possessed Nun in Mickey Reece’s Horror Film
Agnes directed by Mickey Reece and starring Molly Quinn, Jake Horowitz, Sean Gunn, Chris Browning, Ben Hall, Mary Buss, along with Chris Sullivan Magnet Releasing debuted the new official trailer for Agnes, the horror film starring Hayley McFarland, Molly Quinn, Jake Horowitz, Sean Gunn, Chris Browning, Ben Hall, Mary Buss, Chris Sullivan that premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Mickey Reece, Agnes will be released in theaters and on demand on December 10, 2021.
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BENEDETTA Trailer. 17th-century Nun Becomes Entangled in a Forbidden Lesbian Affair in Paul Verhoeven’s Drama
Benedetta directed by Paul Verhoeven IFC Films released the official trailer for Benedetta, the drama directed by Paul Verhoeven based on the true story of Benedetta Carlini, a 17th-century nun in Tuscany who believed she saw visions of Christ and engaged in a lesbian affair with a fellow sister.
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MOTHERING SUNDAY Starring Odessa Young, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Olivia Colman Gets Release Date
Mothering Sunday directed by Eva Husson Sony Pictures Classics will release Mothering Sunday directed by Eva Husson in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on February 25, 2022 before expanding to other markets over the following weeks. The film will also receive a one-week qualifying run at The Landmark in Los Angeles starting November 17, 2021, qualifying the film for all potential awards.
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A MAN NAMED SCOTT Trailer. Revealing Rapper Kid Cudi Documentary Premieres on Prime Video
A Man Named Scott (Prime Video / YouTube) Amazon Prime Video released the official trailer for A Man Named Scott, the new documentary on rapper and actor Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi. Directed by Robert Alexander and featuring Kanye West, Timothée Chalamet, Shia LaBeouf, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Lil Yachty, along with Pharrell Williams, the film premieres globally on November 5, 2021 on Prime.
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UNCLENCHING THE FISTS is Russia’s Oscar Entry for Best International Feature Film at 94th Academy Awards
Unclenching the Fists directed by Kira Kovlaneko Russia has selected Kira Kovlaneko’s Unclenching the Fists as its Official Submission for Best International Feature Film for the 94th Academy Awards. Unclenching the Fists had its World Premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prize in Un Certain Regard.
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UNWELCOME Trailer. Chilling Irish Horror Film Stars Hannah John-Kamen and Douglas Booth
Unwelcome directed by Jon Wright The chilling creature feature Unwelcome directed by Irish-born Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords) spins a tale of what happens to people who come in contact with the violent, bloodthirsty goblins known originally in Irish folklore as the fear dearg or “far darrig,” now often referred to worldwide as the “Redcaps.” The film will open in U.S. theaters from Well Go USA on March 17, 2022.
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FLEE Selected as Danish Oscar Entry for Best International Feature Film
Flee by Jonas Poher Rasmussen Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival has been selected as Denmark’s contender in the International Feature Film category for the 2022 Academy Awards. The animated documentary film will be released in the US on December 3.
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PRAYERS FOR THE STOLEN Trailer. Award-Winning Mexican Drama Opens in US in November
Prayers for the Stolen (Noche de fuego) Netflix released the official trailer for Prayers for the Stolen (Noche de fuego), the award-winning Mexican drama film on three young girls who take over the houses of those who have fled, dress up as women when no one is watching, and have a hiding place. The film was recently selected as Mexico’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards.