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Saturday, July 20 • 4:00 pm
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Yao
U.S. Premiere - France, Senegal - 103 min 13-year-old Yao would do anything to meet Seydou Tall. When Seydou comes to Senegal for the first time, Yao travels 240 miles alone just to meet him. Moved by Yao’s determination, Seydou decides accompany him back to his village, but begins to realize that he is also travelling towards his own home as well. This feel-good charmer features the amazing landscape of Senegal. In French with subtitles. Produced by Philippe Godeau and Omar Sy. Edited by Hervé de Luze. Director of Photography: Jean-Marc Fabre. A Pan Européenne, Korokoro, and France 2 Cinéma production. From Top Knot Films. From Wild Bunch.
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The High Bridge A film by Benedict Campbell A Bronx teenager reluctantly confronts fatherhood when he takes his young daughter to the doctor.
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Saturday, July 20 • 7:00 pm
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Sweethearts
U.S. Premiere - Germany - 107 min When thief and single mom Mel’s greatest coup is foiled by Franny, she decides to take her hostage. Now with both of them on the run from cops and crooks, Franny decides to help a less than enthusiastic Mel, only creating more mayhem in the process. A laugh-out-loud crime caper from director/actor Karoline Herfurth. In German with subtitles Produced by Christopher Doll and Lothar Hellinger. Edited by Simon Gstöttmayr. Director of Photography: Daniel Gottschalk. A Warner Bros. Film Productions and Hellinger / Doll Filmproduktion production. From Picture Tree International.
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Portraitist In French with subtitles A film by Cyrus Neshvad An old man's suicide attempt is interrupted when he learns that his granddaughter is ill.
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Saturday, July 20 • 9:30 pm
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Them That Follow
United States - 98 min In the wilds of Appalachia, the widowed preacher Lemuel oversees a church whose believers handle deadly snakes to prove themselves before God, while his daughter has a secret that could tear their tiny community apart. This slow-burning film gives its characters so much humanity that the eventual explosion it sets off is all the more powerfully felt. Academy Award winner Olivia Coleman shines in her role as a weary but faithful follower. Produced by Gerard Butler, Bradley Gallo, Michael A. Helfant, Danielle Robinson and Alan Siegel. Edited by Joshua Raymond Lee . Director of Photography: Brett Jutkiewicz. An Amasia Entertainment and G-BASEproduction. From 1091 Media.
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Percht
New York Premiere - Austria - 17 min
In German with subtitles
A film by Béla Baptiste
Following local tradition, a group of young Austrians dress like demons to chase away
winter.
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The Unorthodox
Israel - 99 min 1983: Yaakov Cohen, a Sephardic Jew living in Jerusalem, is tired of feeling pushed around by the Ashkenazi Jews of European descent. After his daughter is expelled from school for racial reasons, he decides to fight back. Though he’s just a regular guy with no money, connections or political experience, Yaakov discovers he has the will to take action. Joining forces with others in his community he decides to establish the first ethnic political group in Jerusalem. A big hearted, humorous and fascinating tale based on the creation of the Shas in Israel. In Hebrew with subtitles Produced by Ra'anan Gershoni. Edited by Arik Lahav-Leibovich. Director of Photography: Yaron Scharf. A Dori Media Paran production. From Go2Films.
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How to Swim
Israel - 15 min
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Above the Clouds
East Coast Premiere - When headstrong Charlie discovers her parents have been keeping her biological father a secret from her, she does what any 18-year old would do – she recruits an art loving homeless man whose only possession is his driving license to be her ‘responsible adult’ and sets off on an epic 700-mile road trip from Margate to the Isle of Skye to track down a man she knows nothing about. A mirthful and picturesque epic on the importance of family. Produced by Leon Chambers. Edited by Leon Chambers. Director of Photography: Neil Oseman. A Third Light Films production.
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Toke is Cheap A film by Kerry van der Griend A teenage boy who sells marijuana is met with an unusual request from his Father. |
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Guest Artist United States - 74 min Directed by Timothy Busfield. Written by Jeff Daniels. With Jeff Daniels (The Martian, The Squid and the Whale, Gettysburg) and Thomas Macias. Writer and legendary actor Jeff Daniels gives a tour de force performance as Joseph Harris, a world-weary New York playwright who has just arrived at the train station in a small Michigan town to mount his latest play. Faced with an overly enthusiastic driver—who also just happens to be an aspiring playwright—and a severe lack of alcohol, Harris decides to return to New York immediately, much to the dismay of his biggest fan. A hilarious, engaging and truly independent film about art, integrity and knowing when not to apologize. Produced by Michael A. Alden, Timothy Busfield, Donald Clark, Jeff Daniels, Michael Ferdie, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Lohmann and Alyssa Loveall. Director of Photography: Wilson Coates Busfield. From Grand River Productions.
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Waiting Game
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Lady Winsley
U.S. Premiere - France, Turkey, Belgium - 106 min When Lady Winsley, the famous American novelist, is discovered dead on the remote Turkish island of Büyükada, the famous Inspector Fergün is sent from Istanbul to solve the murder case. With the help of Azra, the beautiful innkeeper, he must confront stubborn members of the island community in his attempt to untangle well-kept secrets and discover who the murderer is. An intriguing mystery and a fascinating comedy of manners, from the director who brought My Sweet Pepperland to our festival. In Turkish with subtitles Produced by Marc Bordure and Rober t Guédiguian. Edited by Claire Fieschi and Sophie Reine. Director of Photography: Andreas Sinanos. An Agat Films & Cie production. From Playtime.
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The Bicycle Thief A film by Kerry Skinner and Stewart Alexander A young girl’s day of adventure is interrupted when her bicycle is stolen. Watch the trailer |
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Chuskit New York Premiere - India - 90 min Written and Directed by Priya Ramasubban. With Jigmet Dewa Lhamo and Morup Namgyal. Chuskit's dream of going to school is cut short when she is rendered a paraplegic after an accident. Confined to life indoors, she continues to harbor hopes of going to school, but her tradition-bound grandfather feels that the school in their remote Himalayan village can't handle her special needs. Caught in the middle of this struggle are her parents and brother, who respect grandfather’s old world views, but also want to keep Chuskit's spirit alive. A thoroughly charming, family-friendly treat from a part of the world seldom seen on screen. In Ladakhi with subtitles Produced by Priya Ramasubban. Edited by Jabeen Merchant. Director of Photography: Arvind Kannabiran. A Kaavya Films production.
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The Youngest In Hebrew with subtitles A film by Rachel Elitzur An ultra-orthodox young woman feels trapped by her widowed mother.
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Made in China U.S. Premiere - France - 87 min Directed by Julien Abraham. Written by Julien Abraham, Frédéric Chau and Kamel Guemra. With Frédéric Chau, Medi Sadoun, Julie De Bona, Steve Tran, Bing Yin, and Mylène Jampanoï. Francois, a young French-Chinese photographer, hasn't set foot in Paris' Chinatown or talked to his father since they had an intense fight ten years ago. Since then, he has avoided all questions about his family and has even pretended to be adopted. But when he learns that he is going to be a father, he realizes that it is time to come to terms with his past. Pushed by his wife and bringing along his best friend Bruno for moral support, he decides to reconnect with his family and share his good news. A humorous and touching film about family, friends, and remembering where you came from. In French with subtitles Produced by Florian Genetet-Morel and Sandra Karim. Edited by Scott Stevenson. Director of Photography: Julien Meurice. A Montauk Films and Ripley Films production. From TF1 Studio.
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Newborn New York Premiere - Canada - 6 minA film by Ray Savaya After missing the birth of his son, a new father asks his wife to reconsider the name they’ve chosen for the child. |
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Babysplitters New York Premiere - United States - 115 min Written and Directed by Sam Friedlander. With Danny Pudi, Emily Chang, Maiara Walsh and Eddie Alfano (Internet Gangsters). Sarah is ready for a child, but her husband Jeff is still trying to achieve the career he always wanted. Meanwhile, their friends Don and Taylor are also not in agreement on parenthood – he’s ready to dive in, but she doesn’t want to give up their freedom. So they hatch a plan: one baby, two sets of parents. What could possibly go wrong? Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud comedy from Sam Friedlander (director of last year’s Audience Award for best short, Internet Gangsters) with Danny Pudi (Community), Emily Chang (The Vampire Diaries), Maiara Walsh (The Last Ship) and Long Island’s own Eddie Alfano. Produced by Sam Friedlander, Rebecca G. Stone, Matt DiNicola and David C. Smith. Edited by Christine Kim. Director of Photography: Alicia Robbins. A Route 66 Films and Third Law Productions production.
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FEATURE A Scientist's Guide to Living and Dying New York Premiere - United States - 75 min Directed by Nitzan Mager and Shachar Langlev (Folkswagon). Written by Nitzan Mager. With Nitzan Mager, Kieran Patrick Campbell and Kivlighan de Montebello. A young scientist, in the midst of groundbreaking genetic research, is thrown into free-fall when she becomes pregnant with her dead husband’s child. As she is suddenly confronted by the unknowable, her mind and her body are transfigured in ways that are both magical and terrifying. A courageous and unique experience in which the real-life pregnancy of writer/director/actress Nitzan Mager was followed on film over nine months and explored within a fantastical, fictional story. Produced by Nitzan Mager and Shachar Langlev. Edited by Shari Berman and Mark Demolar. Director of Photography: Shachar Langlev and Roy Nowlin. From Mager Langlev Media. Passes & Tickets
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Debbie & Dean Deop Acid in the Desert A film by Scott Brown A desperate couple drop acid to try to re-ignite the fire of their once passionate marriage. |
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Thursday, July 25 • 7:00 pm
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In God I Trust
East Coast Premiere - Canada - 97 min A suspenseful, sharp-eyed study on the unpredictable realities of race and religion in America. Inspired by true events, this film follows three separate story lines that converge during a random encounter at a diner in a small Northern Idaho town. The audience may find their own assumptions questioned as these complicated, true-to-life portrayals keep one guessing until the final credits. Featuring nuanced performances, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Bilal Oliver, and an amazing landscape, this is the unique vision of a talented and truly independent filmmaker. Produced by Paul St. Amand, Maja Zdanowski and Jesse Norsworthy. Edited by Maja Zdanowski. Director of Photography: Corey MacGregor. An IGIT Film production.
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Jupiter New York Premiere - Germany - 14 minIn German with subtitles A film by Benjamin Pfohl A shy, teenage girl must choose between her parents’ cosmic cult and her own future. Watch the trailer |
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The Silent Revolution
East Coast Premiere – Germany – 111 min When a class of Senior s in the Communist-controlled GDR discovers what is really happening during the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, they decide to remain silent for one minute to show solidarity with the victims. After this draws more attention than expected, the students find themselves accused of a counterrevolutionary act. A true story of courage in the face of an unforgiving, authoritarian regime. In German and Russian with subtitles Produced by Miriam Düssel, Susanne Freyer, Kalle Friz, Isabel Hund and Thomas Kufus. Edited by Barbara Gies. Director of Photography: Jens Harant. An Akzente Film- und Fernsehproduktion, Studiocanal Film, Zero One Film and Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) production. From DistribFilms US. Passes & Tickets
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The Interview A film by Nate Duncan A man goes in for an important job interview only to find out that more than a job is on the line. Watch the trailer
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Cold Case Hammarskjöld
New York Premiere - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium - 128 min. Written and Directed by Mads Brügger Danish director Mads Brügger has created what may be the most unusual documentary you will ever see. Dag Hammarskjöld served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953 until 1961 when he died in a plane en route to cease-fire negotiations during the Congo Crisis. While the crash was officially attributed to pilot error, it was disputed from the beginning, with more evidence coming to light over the past few decades. Joining forces with a Swedish private investigator, Brügger gamely decides to sift through this very cold case. But as they begin to put the pieces together they realize they have either solved a scandalous murder or have uncovered an elaborate conspiracy theory. Don’t miss this wild ride through recent history in a one-of-a-kind film you’ll be thinking about for days. In English, French, Swedish, Bemba and Danish with subtitles Produced by Andreas Rocksén. Edited by Nicolás Nørgaard Staffolani. Director of Photography: Tore Vollan. A Wingman Media ApS, Piraya Film A/S and Laika Film & Television production. From Magnolia Pictures.
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The Parts You Lose
United States - 99 min Wesley is a 10-year-old who lives on a small farm in North Dakota and goes to a school for the deaf. Bullied at school and suffering a strained relationship with his father, his one bright spot is his relationship with his mother. When an injured criminal fugitive takes refuge in an abandoned barn on the boy's family's farm, Wesley decides to help him recover, and the two misfits form an unlikely alliance. Aaron Paul has never been better, and young British actor Danny Murphy, who is deaf, gives a heartfelt perfor mance as young Wesley. Produced by Aaron Paul and Tom Williams. Edited by Heather Per sons. Director of Photography: Evans Brown. A Gran V ia Productions, Inferno Pictures Inc. and The H Collective production. From Samuel Goldwyn F ilms.
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CLOSING NIGHT FEATURE
Lola & Her Brothers
New York Premiere - France - 105 min Lola and her brothers Pierre and Benoit lost their parents a long time ago, but they visit their graves regularly. Now in her 30’s, Lola may be the youngest of the three, but she behaves more like a mother to her overprotective big brothers. When Pierre loses his job but pretends he’s still employed, and Benoit ties himself in knots for his new bride, Lola finds she is reluctant to introduce them to the man she’s finally fallen in love with. But maybe the time has come for Lola to settle down and enjoy a life of her own. Sit back and relax as this charming and sensitive comedy provides the perfect mood for the closing film. In French with subtitles Produced by Cédric Iland, Nadia Khamlichi and Adrian Politowski. Edited by Jean-Christophe Bouzy. Director of Photography: Christophe Offenstein. A Nolita Cinema, Les Films du Monsieur, TF1 Studio, France 2 Cinéma, Nexus Factory and Umedia production. From TF1 Studio.
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