Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) returns for its 27th edition: Immersion, from May 31-June 9, in-person at Windmill Studios in Greenpoint with additional screenings being held on June 3-June 6, at the Wythe Hotel Cinema in Williamsburg.
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27th Brooklyn Film Festival Themed ‘Immersion’ Announces 2024 Dates
Brooklyn Film Festival (credit Lou Aguilar / Flickr)
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RIP. Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, Subject of Documentary ‘The Woman Who Loves Giraffes’ Dies at 91
Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes (credit Elaisa Vargas) Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, the trailblazing scientist (born in Toronto, ON Canada and who resided most recently in Waterloo, ON Canada) spotlighted in the award-winning documentary, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, passed away on Monday, April 1 following a short illness. She was 91.
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‘Kneecap’ and ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’ to Bookend Sundance Film Festival: London 2024
Kneecap (Courtesy of Sundance Institute) The UK Premiere of Rich Peppiatt’s Irish-language film, Kneecap, which won the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award: NEXT in January in Utah, will open Sundance Film Festival: London 2024 on 6 June.
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Maïwenn’s French Drama ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Stars Johnny Depp as King Louis XV | Trailer
Jeanne du Barry (Stephanie Branchu | Why Not Productions) Vertical debuted the official US trailer for Jeanne du Barry the historical drama film, based on a true story, directed by and starring Maïwenn as Jeanne du Barry, a French peasant woman who becomes the mistress of King Louis XV – played by Johnny Depp (speaking French).
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KILL First Look Teaser Trailer – Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal Star in Indian Action Packed Martial Arts Thriller
Kill (Lionsgate) Lionsgate shared the first-look teaser trailer for Kill, the action packed martial arts thriller film set aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi, starring Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal.
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‘Pratfall’ Alex Andre’s Award-winning Indie Drama Starring Joshua Burge Gets Release Date | Trailer
Chloé Groussard and Joshua Burge in Pratfall (Credit – Alex Andre) Alex Andre’s award-winning feature film directorial debut Pratfall stars Joshua Burge (The Revenant, Buzzard, Relaxer, and stars in Joel Potrykus’ upcoming Vulcanizadora) as a troubled New Yorker roaming the city who runs into French tourist and ends up on life changing journey.
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‘Who Is Stan Smith?’ Documentary Chronicles Life of Pro Tennis Player and Sneaker Icon | Trailer
Who Is Stan Smith? (screenshot) Professional tennis player and namesake of one of the most iconic sneakers, Stan Smith is the subject of the new documentary Who Is Stan Smith?
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Hunter Schafer Faces Horror in German Alps in ‘Cuckoo’ Film | Trailer
Cuckoo (Neon) Neon debuted the official trailer for Cuckoo, the psychological horror film starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens and Jessica Henwick.
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World Premiere of Quentin Dupieux’s Comedy ‘The Second Act’ to Open 77th Cannes Film Festival
The Second Act (© Chi-Fou-Mi Productions) The world premiere of The Second Act (Le Deuxième Acte) the latest film from French director and screenwriter Quentin Dupieux, who is also a musician, will open the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, May 14. The four-part comedy will be released in all French cinemas on the same day.
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Julianne Nicholson Stars in ‘Janet Planet’ Annie Baker’s Mother-Daughter Coming of Age Drama | Trailer
Janet Planet (A24) A24 unveiled the official trailer for Janet Planet, the coming-of-age film starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.
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‘Taking Venice’ Amei Wallach’s Documentary Investigates US Rigging of 1964 Venice Biennale | Trailer
Taking Venice (Zeitgeist Films / Kino Lorber / Photo: Ugo Mulas) Zeitgeist Films is partnering with Kino Lorber to release Taking Venice, the documentary thriller exploring the true story behind the rumors that, at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government rigged the influential art exhibition, the 1964 Venice Biennale.
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2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Opens with ‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’
Skywalkers: A Love Story (Sundance Institute) The 2024 DocLands Documentary Film Festival taking place Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5, 2024, unveiled the lineup of films including world premieres of From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá), I Hope This Helps!, Make A Circle, and Not Just A Goof, alongside the North American Premiere of Living with Wolves and the US premieres of 500 Days in The Wild and Hunt for the Oldest DNA.