499, the fourth feature film by Mexican-American director Rodrigo Reyes explores the brutal legacy of colonialism in contemporary Mexico.
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Rodrigo Reyes’ Tribeca Winning Documentary ‘499’ Sets August Release Date
499 directed by Rodrigo Reyes
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Action-Thriller YAKUZA PRINCESS starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Masumi Opens in September
Yakuza Princess starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Masumi Yakuza Princess, a violent action-thriller film from director and co-writer Vicente Amorim opens in theaters and On Demand on Friday, September 3rd, 2021.
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Escape from Mogadishu to Open New York Asian Film Festival + Fest Adds More Films
Escape from Mogadishu Ryoo Seung-wan’s tense action thriller Escape from Mogadishu, starring Kim Yoon-seok (NYAFF Star Asia winner 2018) and Zo In-sung will kick off 20th edition of New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) at Film at Lincoln Center on August 6. The dramatic film is based on real events that took place in 1991 at the onset of the Somali Civil War, and depicts the perilous escape attempted by North and South Korean embassy workers who were stranded in the title city during the conflict. (Well Go USA is releasing the film in the United States and Canada.)
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Neon to Release A CHIARA, Best European Film Winner at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
A Chiara directed by Jonas Carpignano Neon will release Jonas Carpignano’s A Chiara, which won the Europa Cinemas Label as Best European film in the Directors’ Fortnight section at Cannes. The film was written by Jonas Carpignano and stars Carmela Fumo, Claudio Rotolo and Swamy Rotolo.
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Films by Laurent Cantet, Terence Davies, Claudia Llosa and More to Compete in 69th San Sebastian Festival
Benediction directed by Terence Davies Acclaimed filmmakers including Laurent Cantet, Terence Davies, Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Claudia Llosa and Claire Simon will compete in the Official Selection at 69th edition of San Sebastian Festival running from September 17-25, 2021. Inés Barrionuevo will show her fourth feature film, while Alina Grigore, Zhang Ji and Tea Lindeburg will also present their first films.
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Filmfest Dresden 2021 Awards – DOOM CRUISE, AIVA, JUST A GUY Win Top Prizes
AIVA by Veneta Androva The animated film Doom Cruise directed by Hannah Stragholz and Simon Steinhorst walked away €20,000 and the Saxon State Minister Promotion Prize in the National Competition at the 33rd Filmfest Dresden short film festival in in Dresden, Germany. In the hand-colored film a cruise ship is sailing to its demise as a metaphor to current societal themes.
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Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ Starring Penélope Cruz will Open 78th Venice Film Festival
Parallel Mothers (Madres paralelas) Parallel Mothers (Madres paralelas) directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, along with Julieta Serrano and Rossy De Palma is the Opening Film, in Competition, of the 78th Venice International Film Festival (September 1 – 11 2021).
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THE EAST Trailer. Dutch War Film starring Martijn Lakemeyer Set for Release in August
The East directed by Jim Taihuttu Directed by Jim Taihuttu, the Dutch war film The East (De Oost) starring Martijn Lakemeyer, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders will be released in the U.S. everywhere on August 13th, 2021.
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RUSHED Trailer. Indie Thriller Stars Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Robert Patrick
Rushed starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan Vertical Entertainment released the official trailer for the thriller Rushed starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Saturday Night Live), Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day), Jake Weary (Animal Kingdom), Peri Gilpin (Frasier) and newcomers rapper Fat Nick, Justin Linville, Jay Jay Warren, former NFL player Phil Villapiano, Peter Munson Hogan, Sinead Hogan, and Lily Rosenthal.
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JULIA Trailer. Fascinating Documentary on TV Chef and Author Julia Child
Julia Child on the set of her cooking show, ‘The French Chef. Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6906383b) Julia Child, Boston Sony Pictures Classics released the first official trailer for Julia, the documentary film on TV chef and author Julia Child, directed by Betsy West and Julie Cohen. No release date has been announced.
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STUNTMAN Trailer. Stuntman Eddie Braun Attempts the Most Dangerous Stunt of His Career in Disney+ Documentary
Stuntman. Eddie Braun (Disney) Disney+ released the official trailer for the documentary Stuntman, streaming on Friday, July 23 that follows legendary stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts one of the most dangerous stunts in history.
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AFTER WE FELL Trailer – Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin Star in 3rd Installment of Series
After We Fell Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin star in the romantic drama After We Fell, the third installment on the books written by Anna Todd. Directed by Castille Landon, After We Fell, shows Tessa (Langford) entering a new phase of her life professionally while dealing with her complicated personal life. The film will be released in theaters on September 30th, 2021.