The world premiere of Michael Steiner’s hostage drama And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead (Und morgen seid ihr tot) about two Swiss Taliban hostages opens the 17th Zurich Film Festival on September 23, 2021.
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Taliban Hostage Drama AND TOMORROW WE WILL BE DEAD Opens Zurich Film Festival
Sven Schelker and Morgane Ferru (front) in Michael Steiner’s And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead © Buena Vista International
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Calgary International Film Festival 2021 Announces Generation Next and Youth By Youth Films
SpaceBoy directed by Olivier Pairoux Calgary International Film Festival 2021 announced the Generation Next and Youth By Youth films chosen by 9 local high school students. Featuring a diverse range of genres and stories from around the world, these six films reflect the state of indie cinema as curated through a youth perspective. For audiences of all ages, these films will screen as part of the festival, from September 23 to October 3, 2021.
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Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman Trailer – Peyton List stars as Serial Killer
Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman Dark Star Pictures released the official trailer for Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman, companion piece and ‘Monster’ prequel, the thriller film focuses on serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
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Toronto International Film Festival Requiring Proof of COVID Vaccine or Negative Test
Beginning on September 9, 2021, Toronto International Film Festival is requiring that Festival staff, audience members and visitors entering the Festival venues from September 9 to 18 will be required to show either proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to entering any TIFF venue.
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Camden International Film Festival 2021 Announces Film Slate. Opens with ‘Becoming Cousteau’
Becoming Cousteau The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) announced the slate of 37 features and 33 short films from over 30 countries for its 17th edition, which will take place in person from September 16-19 at venues in Camden and Rockland, Maine, and online from September 16-26 for audiences across North America.
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Pedro Almodovar’s Parallel Mothers Releases Official Trailer
Milena Smit, Penélope Cruz in Parallel Mothers. (Photo credit El Deseo D.A. S.L.U. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics released the new official trailer for Pedro Almodovar’s Parallel Mothers starring Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, and Israel Elejalde, with Julieta Serrano and Rossy de Palma.
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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH starring Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington to Close London Film Festival
The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington The 65th BFI London Film Festival will close with the European Premiere of The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington on Sunday October 17 at LFF Gala venue the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
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BEHEMOTH, Peter Sefchik’s VFX-Heavy Horror Film Opens in Theaters on August 27 [Trailer]
Behemoth directed by Peter Sefchik The VFX-heavy indie horror film Behemoth and the directorial debut of digital artist Peter Sefchik will be available in theaters and on digital platforms on Friday August 27, 2021. The film stars Josh Eisenberg, Paul Statman, Jennifer Churchich, Richard Wagner, and Whitney Nielsen.
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William Moseley and Johanna Braddy Star in SAVING PARADISE, Indie Drama In Theaters in September [Trailer]
Saving Paradise directed by Jay Silverman. (credit: Jay Silverman Productions) Vertical Entertainment will release the indie drama film Saving Paradise directed by Jay Silverman, and starring William Moseley, Johanna Braddy, along with Mimi Kennedy in select theaters and on demand everywhere on September 3, 2021.
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THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, Documentary on Gun Violence and the NRA to Premiere on CNN
The Price of Freedom directed by Emmy Award-Winning Director Judd Ehrlich The documentary The Price of Freedom, which explores gun violence in America and the history of the National Rifle Association (NRA) will premiere on CNN on Sunday, August 29.
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Sydney Underground Film Festival Goes Virtual, Opens with ‘Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It’
Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It directed by Yernar Nurgaliyev Sydney’s leading festival for cult, underground and independent films, the Sydney Underground Film Festival (SUFF), returns with a packed virtual program for its 15th year, from Thursday September 9th to Sunday September 26th, 2021.
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MY CHILDHOOD, MY COUNTRY – 20 Years in Afghanistan Opens in Theaters on August 27 [Trailer]
My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan As the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan continue, effectively ending the 20-year war, award-winning filmmakers Phil Grabsky and Shoaib Sharifi timely film My Childhood, My Country – 20 Years in Afghanistan will open in theaters on August 27th.