The Painted Bird directed and written by Václav Marhoul ( Tobruk, Smart Philip) and Czech Oscar® entry for the International Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards has been acquired by IFC Films for a 2020 release date.
Films
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IFC Films to Release Czech Oscar Entry THE PAINTED BIRD in US
The Painted Bird directed by Václav Marhou
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Oscars 2020 – Sundance Winner QUEEN OF HEARTS is Denmark’s Entry for Best International Film
‘Queen of Hearts’ by May el-Toukhy May el-Toukhy’s Queen of Hearts, winner of the Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival, has been selected as Denmark’s contender in the International Feature Film category at the 2020 Academy Awards.
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Watch Trailer for Safdie Brothers’ Crime Comedy UNCUT GEMS Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnet
UNCUT GEMS, directed by Safdie Brothers. Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, and Eric Bogosian A24 released the the brand new trailer for the crime comedy Uncut Gems, directed by the Josh and Benny Safdie; and starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, along with Eric Bogosian.
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ON THE PRESIDENT’S ORDERS, Searing Documentary on Philippines President Campaign Against Drug Dealers Sets October Release Date
On The President’s Orders co-directed by James Jones and Olivier Sarbil The award winning documentary – PBS FRONTLINE presents On The President’s Orders co-directed by James Jones and Olivier Sarbil, offers alarmingly close, intimate access to the harsh battle for the streets and soul of the Philippines. With bold and unflinching imagery, this cinematic new documentary which has captivated festival audiences worldwide will be making it’s US Theatrical release opening in New York October 4th and LA October 18th as well as nationwide PBS Broadcast in October.
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Animal Planet Acquires Documentary WATSON on Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson
WATSON directed by Lesley Chilcott Animal Planet acquired the documentary film Watson, which chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and their inhabitants safe. Watson had its World Premiere at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, where it was runner-up for the Documentary Audience Award. Additional screenings this year will include Zurich Film Festival, Hamptons International Film Festival and Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, among others. Watson will open in select U.S. theaters this fall and premieres on Animal Planet later this year.
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Watch Trailer for Horror Film A DARK FOE Starring Selma Blair, Ireland Baldwin, Bill Bellamy
A DARK FOE, directed by Maria Gabriela Cardenas, starring Selma Blair, Graham Greene, Bill Bellamy, Julie Gonzalo, Glenn Morshower, Kenzie Dalton and Oscar Cardenas. Young Venezuelan director, Maria Gabriela Cardenas released the trailer for her psychological thriller and horror film ‘A Dark Foe,’ featuring courageous Selma Blair (Mom and Dad, Hellboy, Legally Blonde), in the movie she shot before announcing that she is battling Multiple sclerosis. The film also stars Academy Award nominee Graham Greene, (Dances With Wolves, Wind River), Bill Bellamy, (Insecure), Ireland Baldwin, (Grudge Match), Julie Gonzalo, (Supergirl), Tokala Black Elk, (Yellowstone, Skins), Jon Lindstrom (True Detective), Kenzie Dalton (Feud), and Oscar Cardenas, (The Grand Guignol, Bon Appetit) in the role of tortured FBI agent Tony Cruz.
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Bloody Psychological Thriller GLASS CABIN to World Premiere at Screamfest LA
Glass Cabin, directed by Can Türedi The bloody psychological thriller short film Glass Cabin, written and directed by Can Türedi, produced by Luca Marcovici, and executive produced by Maya Korn will World Premiere at the horror film festival Screamfest LA. The spine-chilling short stars Revell Carpenter (Cypress Cake, Queen Mab Was Here) as Scarlett, newcomer David Mar Stefansson as David the caretaker and Jabari AmirJones (Tennis Coach).
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EMANUEL from Exec Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis Explores The Untold Story of the Charleston Church Shooting
Emanuel From Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis, and Co-Produced by Mariska Hargitay, the documentary Emanuel looks at the aftermath in Charleston, South Carolina when a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire at Emanuel AME Church, leaving nine African Americans dead, and leaving their families and the nation to grapple with this senseless act of terror. Emanuel opens in theaters on October 11th in NYC at Cinema Village and October 18th in LA at Laemmle Music Hall.
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Documentary on Switch ‘n Play Drag and Burlesque Collective to Premiere at NewFest
A Night at Switch n’ Play The long-running queer performance art collective’s legendary evenings are chronicled in a new documentary film A Night at Switch n’ Play which will receive its New York City premiere as an official selection of NewFest 2019.
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First 10 Films Revealed for 2019 Toronto After Dark Film Festival Lineup – EXTRA ORDINARY to Open Fest
EXTRA ORDINARY directed Enda Loughman and Mike Ahern Toronto After Dark Film Festival revealed the First Wave of 10 new horror and sci-fi films for the 2019 festival including the award-winning Irish horror comedy EXTRA ORDINARY co-starring Will Forte, the critically acclaimed dark thriller COME TO DADDY with Elijah Wood, and the Sundance hit sci-fi fantasy PARADISE HILLS starring Emma Roberts and Milla Jovovich.
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TELL ME WHO I AM – Fascinating Documentary on Brotherly Love and Family Secrets Debuts in October
TELL ME WHO I AM directed by Ed Perkins The Netflix original documentary Tell Me Who I Am, which premiered at the 2019 Telluride Film Festival and will be released globally on Netflix and day and date in select theaters on Friday, October 18 – in NY at the Quad Cinema.
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Creative and Controversial Artist László Moholy-Nagy Profiled in THE NEW BAUHAUS Documentary
Hattula Moholy-Nagy with a photograph of her father and Walter Gropius. Image from The New Bauhaus courtesy of Opendox. Director: Alysa Nahmias. Photographer: Petter Ringbom. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alysa Nahmias, The New Bauhaus centers around the creative and controversial genius László Moholy-Nagy who immigrated to the U.S., after being forced into exile by the Nazis, and helped establish The New Bauhaus school in Chicago.