Kino Lorber will release Private Desert (Deserto Particular), the latest feature from Brazilian director Aly Muritiba (Rust, To My Beloved). Described as “a triumphant affirmation of queer love”, the drama opens Friday, August 26 at the Quad Cinema in New York City and on Friday, September 9 at the Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles, followed by other select cities nationwide.
The Austin-based 2022 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) taking place June 8-12, announced the lineup of films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula, for the hybrid edition, featuring a big return to in-theater screenings after a two-year pause.
The 65th annual San Francisco International Film Festival will make its return to theaters in person, featuring more than 130 films from 56 countries, including 16 World and 10 North American premieres. The Festival will also celebrate cinematic icon Michelle Yeoh with a special tribute to be presented by critically acclaimed actor Sandra Oh. The 2022 Festival will run April 21–May 1.
Following an all-virtual event last year, the 48th Seattle International Film Festival will return April 14–24, 2022 with a hybrid event that includes both in-person and virtual screenings. The 11-day festival will present the best in international and independent films from around the globe – with screenings at SIFF theaters and venues throughout the city as well as virtually on the SIFF Channel.
The 13th edition of the Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival will take place November 19-21, 2021, in Los Angeles. The festival will open with the North American Premiere of Aly Muritiba’s Private Desert (Deserto Particular). The film was selected as the official submission to represent Brazil for Best International Feature at the Oscars® and had its World Premiere in Venice where it won the People’s Choice Award. The Opening Night screening will take place at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.