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‘Blink’ – Canadian Family Travels the World After Life-Changing News in Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher’s Documentary | Trailer

Documentary

Mia, Leo, Colin, and Laurent Pelletier pose on top of their camper van in front of a double rainbow while in Mongolia. (Credit: Edith Lemay / National Geographic)

After receiving a life-altering news that three of their children are diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and have to live with severe visual impairment, French Canadian couple Edith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier and their three children Mia, Léo, Colin and Lauren set out on a journey around the world to experience beauty while they still can. ‘Blink’ follows the family’s journey as they travel through 24 countries, experiencing life to the fullest. The documentary is directed by Edmund Stenson and Academy Award winner Daniel Roher (Navalny).

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‘The Universal Theory’ – Physicist Uncovers Mystery in Swiss Alps in Timm Kröger’s Hitchcokian Thriller Film | Trailer

Independent Film

The Universal Theory. (Oscilloscope Laboratories)

An homage to old film-noir, ‘The Universal Theory‘ tells a sci-fi story with a classic presentation. The film follows a talented young physicist as he tries to uncover the mystery surrounding a series of mysterious deaths in the Swiss Alps, told in a classic Hitchcockian film-noir style by director Timm Kröger (The Council of Birds).

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21 Films in Made in Spain Program at 72nd San Sebastian Festival, Opens with ‘Tiempo de silencio y destrucción’ Documentary

San Sebastian International Film Festival

Tiempo de silencio y destrucción by Joan López Lloret

At the 72nd edition of San Sebastian International Film Festival, a total of twenty-one feature films comprise Made in Spain, the non-competitive section showcasing a selection of the year’s Spanish films.

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47th Mill Valley Film Festival Confirms Local Bay Area, California Films Debuting at Fest

Mill Valley Film Festival

Democracy Noir directed by Connie Field (courtesy CAFILM)

The 47th Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), returning to Marin County October 3-13, 2024, revealed the initial lineup of local films set to debut at this year’s Festival,.

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‘Rumours’ – Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles Dance Star as World Leaders in Bizzare Black Comedy Film | Teaser Trailer

Comedy, Independent Film, Thriller, Trailers

Rumours. (screenshot / Bleecker Street)

Under the threat of a global crisis, seven world leaders meet at the G7 summit to discuss a joint statement regarding the crisis in the surreal black comedy film, ‘Rumours’. The film is co-directed by frequent collaborators of celebrated Canadian director Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson.

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51st Telluride Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Maria, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, The Piano Lesson and More

Telluride Film Festival

(Pamela Gentile)

Telluride Film Festival announced its official program selections of nearly sixty feature films, short films, and revival programs for the 51st edition taking place over Labor Day weekend from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024.

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11 International Films Selected for Official Competition at 68th BFI London Film Festival

BFI London Film Festival

Under the Volcano directed by Damian Kocur (courtesy BFI London Film Festival)

From a gripping Irish portrait of deep-rooted generational rivalry to a stop-motion animated tale of self-discovery; a moving portrait of living with deaf parents in Tokyo to a follow up feature from one of Zambia’s most distinctive voices, 11 international films have been selected for Official Competition at the 68th BFI London Film Festival and contend for the Best Film Award.

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‘Union’ – Brett Story and Stephen Maing Captures Fight for Amazon Workers Rights in Sundance-Winning Documentary | Trailer

Documentary, Trailers

Union by Brett Story and Stephen Maing (screenshot)

In 2021, worker’s rights activist Chris Smalls created the Amazon Labor Union to fight for the unfair working conditions for Amazon workers. ‘Union,’ the debut feature documentary by filmmakers Brett Story and Stephen Maing provides a look inside ALU and Smalls’ journey towards better workers rights for Amazon employees.

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Netflix Scoops up Pablo Larraín’s ‘Maria’ Starring Angelina Jolie as Opera Legend | Watch First Clip

Independent Film, Trailers, Venice International Film Festival

Angelina Jolie in Maria by Pablo Larraín (Netflix)

Ahead of the world premiere at the 81st Venice Film Festival, a new clip was released for Maria, Pablo Larraín’s biopic of American opera singer Maria Callas, starring Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie.

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Mati Diop’s ‘Dahomey’ to Open Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Program of 72nd San Sebastian Festival

San Sebastian International Film Festival

Dahomey © Les Films du Bal – Fanta Sy

Berlinale Golden Bear for Best Film winner Dahomey by Mati Dop will open the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section of the San Sebastian Festival’s 72nd edition. The section will include the participation of 23 titles from filmmakers such as Leos Carax, Arnaud Desplechin, Elena López Riera, Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias and Jane Schoenbrun competing for the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Award.

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Restored ‘Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases’ World Premieres at BFI London Film Festival

BFI London Film Festival, Classics

Sherlock Holmes, The Golden Pince-Nez (BFI National Archive)

The restoration of Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases will make its World Premiere as this year’s Archive Special Presentation of the 68th BFI London Film Festival.

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‘Mugaritz’ Documentary and ‘The Platform 2’ Headline Culinary Zinema at 72nd San Sebastian Festival

San Sebastian International Film Festival

“Mugaritz. Sin pan ni postre” by Paco Plaza (courtesy SSIFF)

The documentary “Mugaritz. Sin pan ni postre” from Paco Plaza opens the Culinary Zinema section at San Sebastian Festival’s 72nd edition. In the documentary, the spectator will become the exceptional witness of the reinvention process taking place at Mugaritz, the restaurant run by Andoni Luis Aduriz, one of the most creative and influential chefs in the international scene.

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