Using the audition room as a metaphor for control, abuse, and exploitation, director Mehrnoush Alia makes a powerful statement about women’s rights and autonomy through her film, 1001 Frames.
Films
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Interview – ‘1001 Frames’ Director Mehrnoush Alia Tells an Unsettling Story of Abuse Against Women in the Film Industry
Helia Shadifar, 1001 Frames by Merhnoush Alia (credit Hamed Hosseini Sangar)
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Interview – ‘Tony Odyssey’ Director Thale Banzai’s Talks Living Beyond Survival
Thales Banzai, Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (Chris Cambio) Set in the heart of the Brazilian metropolis, São Paulo, Tony Odyssey, directed by Thales Banzai, follows best friends Tony and Ivy on a hallucinogenic journey through spirituality and crime in a search for a divine power.
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Interview – Director Nick Butler Talks ‘Lunar Sway’ Dark Comedy
(courtesy Nick Butler) Filmmaker Nick Butler’s Lunar Sway made its NY premiere at this year’s Brooklyn Film Festival. Starring in the film are Noah Parker, Liza Weil, Grace Glowicki, Douglas Smith, Kaden Connors, and Andy Yu.
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Interview – Filmmakers Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak Talk ‘Glorious Summer’ Dystopian Drama
Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak Filmmakers Helena Ganjalyan and Bartosz Szpak bring Glorious Summer to this year’s Brooklyn Film Festival. The film is among the selections featured at the festival, which showcases emerging and independent voices from around the world.
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Interview – Filmmaker Joaquim Adrià Pujol Discusses ‘Màquina’ Documentary
(courtesy Joaquim Adrià Pujol) Filmmaker Joaquim Adrià Pujol premiered his experiential documentary film Màquina at this year’s Brooklyn Film Festival.
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‘A Mosquito in the Ear’ Trailer – Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi Star in Nicola Rinciari’s Award-Winning Debut
A Mosquito in the Ear, starring Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, and Ruhi Pal, tells a story about a couple’s efforts to welcome their adopted child into their family.
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‘Onslaught’ Trailer – Adria Arjona Stars in A24 Desert Action-Thriller Directed by Adam Wingard
In Onslaught, directed by Adam Wingard, an Army sniper battles against an escaped group of genetically engineered super soldiers in the desert to keep her daughter safe.
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‘In the Hand of Dante’ Trailer – Oscar Isaac Stars in Julian Schnabel’s Crime Thriller
In the Hand of Dante, directed by Julian Schnabel, follows a writer who helps a mob boss steal Dante’s handwritten “Divine Comedy” manuscript.
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James Bluemel’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Space’ Docu-Series to Premiere on PBS | Trailer
PBS is releasing a new four-part docu-series, Once Upon a Time in Space, from filmmaker James Bluemel, sharing the human stories behind the exploration of space.
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‘Fatherland’ Trailer – Sandra Hüller Stars in Cannes Winning Cold-War Road Trip Drama
Sandra Hüller stars in Fatherland, a black-and-white road-trip film set in post-war Germany, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski.
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Hugo Ruiz’s ‘Dante’ Thriller Reveals Trailer Ahead of Tribeca Fest Debut
Dante, the new thriller from director Hugo Ruiz, has released the international trailer ahead of its world premiere at the 25th Tribeca Festival.
