51 films representing all 27 EU member gets the spotlight at this year’s 36th AFI European Union Film Showcase, taking place November 30–December 19, 2023, at the American Film Institute’s historic theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Juliette Binoche’s ‘The Taste of Things’ to Open 36th AFI European Union Film Showcase Lineup
The Taste of Things (The Pot-au-feu) [Carole Bethuel]
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‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’ Trailer – Daisy Ridley is a Socially Awkward Office Worker in Sundance Indie Film
Sometimes I Think About Dying Oscilloscope Laboratories revealed the official trailer for Sometimes I Think About Dying, the indie drama film starring Daisy Ridley as a socially awkward office worker wooed by her friendly new coworker.
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Dominates at 8th Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan in Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (Apple TV+) Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie took home five awards including the top prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 8th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards in New York City. The film’s other wins were Best Director for Davis Guggenheim, Best Editing for Michael Harte, Best Narration for Michael J. Fox, and Best Biographical Documentary.
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Tia Kouvo’s ‘Family Time’ Wins Top Prize at 65th Nordic Film Days Lübeck
(c) Olaf Malzahn The Finnish-Swedish Christmas drama “Family Time” (“Mummola”) by Tia Kouvo won the NDR Film Prize, at 12,500 euros, the award with the highest cash prize, at the 65th Nordic Film Days Lübeck.
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‘Raging Grace’ Trailer – Paris Zarcilla Directs SXSW Winning Horror Thriller
Raging Grace Brainstorm Media debuted the official trailer for Raging Grace, the SXSW award-winning horror thriller film starring Max Eigenmann, Jaeden Boadilla, Leanne Best, and David Hayman.
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‘Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals’ Trailer – Docuseries Exposing Scandal in Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches Premieres on ID
Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals (ID / screenshot) Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals, a new four-part docuseries exposing the predatory and insidious behavior within Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice will premiere on Investigation Discovery. Featuring first-hand accounts from survivors, church defectors and activists, Let Us Prey offers crucial insight into the troubling culture within the IFB and the stronghold the churches have on its members.
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‘Perfect Day’ Trailer – Sentimental Drama by Wim Wenders Selected as Japanese Oscar Entry, Sets US Release Date
Perfect Days directed by Wim Wenders Neon revealed the official trailer for Perfect Days, Wim Wenders latest drama film combining four short stories, starring Kōji Yakusho as a toilet cleaner. It was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
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Dylan K. Narang’s Tapawingo Opens Dances With Films NYC 2023 Lineup
Tapawingo Dances With Films returns to New York City for the second time, November 30-December 3, with a film lineup nearly three times the size of last year’s NYC debut. DWF alum Dylan K. Narang’s Tapawingo is the Opening Night selection, and Nicholas Gyeney’s psychological thriller The Activated Man will make its world premiere in the Closing Night slot.
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Ryan Gosling to Receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Ryan Gosling in Barbie. (Warner Bros. Pictures) Ryan Gosling seen in this year’s critically acclaimed cinematic standout, Barbie will receive the 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This marks the second time since the passing of screen legend Kirk Douglas that the honor will be awarded.
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‘American Symphony’ Trailer – Musician Jon Batiste Struggles with Highs and Lows in Intimate Documentary
American Symphony Netflix unveiled the official trailer for American Symphony, an intimate documentary on award-winning musician Jon Batiste. In this documentary, musician Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
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‘They Shot the Piano Player’ Trailer – Jeff Goldblum Stars in Animated Docudrama on Missing Brazilian Musician Francisco Tenório Júnior
They Shot The Piano Player Sony Pictures Classics debuted the trailer for official trailer for They Shot the Piano Player, the hybrid animated docudrama film on the disappearance and presumed murder of Brazilian pianist Francisco Tenório Júnior in 1976,
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Alex Backes’ ‘That’s Our Time’ Wins Grand Jury Prize at American Cinematheque’s Proof-of-Concept Film Festival
That’s Our Time directed by Alex Backes Alex Backes’ That’s Our Time took the Grand Jury Prize, and Callie Bloem and Christopher Ewing’s Bounce House won the Audience Choice at the inaugural American Cinematheque’s PROOF: Proof of Concept Film Festival.