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Anatomy of a Fall Anatomie d’une chute
Synopsis
Married writers Sandra and Samuel live in an idyllic mountain chalet in the snow-covered French Alps with their visually impaired son Daniel. When Samuel’s body is found lying bloodied in the snow, the initial presumption is suicide. As the investigation proceeds, the police begin to suspect foul play. The evidence mounts, and Sandra is brought to trial. Could she have committed such a crime?
Featuring an electrifying lead performance from the mesmerizing Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall trains a microscope on one couple’s troubled relationship while posing questions about the legal system’s ability to interpret the nuances of life and the complexities of marriage. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Justine Triet’s tension-filled opus is a bracing, Hitchcockian showstopper.
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Film Credits
- Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion
- Justine Triet and Arthur Harari
- Laurent Sénéchal
- Simon Beaufils
- Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado Graner
- Les Films Pelléas, Les Films de Pierre
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And the Party Goes On Et la fête continue
Synopsis
In the heart of old Marseilles, Rosa, a dedicated nurse and anchor of her family and community, discovers unexpected love and a renewed purpose when she meets Henri, an enigmatic figure who reignites her dormant aspirations. Unfolding against the backdrop of a city in the midst of a political awakening, And the Party Goes On takes us on a charming and romantic journey that proves dreams are ageless and love knows no bounds, echoing the essence of director Robert Guédiguian’s celebrated oeuvre.
Known for his ability to blend intimate human stories with the larger socio-political landscape, Guédiguian’s latest masterwork pays homage to the vibrant Armenian community in Marseilles. Delectable culinary moments, featuring a tantalizing pasta dish adorned with anchovies and walnuts, evoke the comforts of familial bonds and nostalgia for home.
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Film Credits
- Marc Bordure, Robert Guédiguian
- Robert Guédiguian, Serge Valletti
- Pierre Milon
- Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Lola Naymark, Robinson Stévenin, Gérard Meylan, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Alice Da Luz
- Agat Films
- https://mk2films.com/en/film/and-the-party-goes-on/
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Anselm
Synopsis
A majestic follow up to his 2011 tour-de-force Pina, Wim Wenders’ latest 3D documentary is another luminous portrait of an iconoclastic artist, Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative painters and sculptors of our time. Wenders traces Kiefer’s path from his native Germany to his current home in France, connecting his life and controversial work over five decades in a mesmerizing visual experience.
While Wenders’ 6K high-resolution cameras track around monumental installations, sculptures, and enormous paintings, capturing in lucid detail all their mythic splendor and elemental power, the film also touches on the personal history of the man. Featuring stylized dramatic reenactments (with Wenders’ grandnephew Anton and Kiefer’s son Daniel portraying the artist), the film explores Anselm’s complicated relationship with his country’s Nazi past and his outsized impact on contemporary art.
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Film Credits
- Karsten Brünig
- Anselm Kiefer, Daniel Kiefer, Anton Wenders
- Road Movies
Sponsors
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Cynthia Stone Raskin
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Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
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Bad Living Mal Viver
Synopsis
Five women across three generations are struggling to keep their decaying family hotel afloat. When Piedade’s daughter Salomé arrives on the scene, old resentments begin to bubble to the surface. The film’s wounded characters collide with one another in frank confrontation as layers of generational trauma are laid bare. The deteriorating architecture of the hotel looms over the action, reflecting the characters’ inner turmoil and embodying the fraying ties of a family on the verge of being torn apart.
A masterwork of overlapping perspectives, Bad Living is the reverse shot of Living Bad (also included in this year’s program). Taken together, the two form a rich narrative labyrinth as the events of the story are observed from different angles and interpreted through the lens of different characters. The result is a cinematic experience of unprecedented depth.
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Film Credits
- Pedro Borges
- João Canijo
- João Braz
- Leonor Teles
- Anabela Moreira, Rita Blanco, Madalena Almeida, Cleia Almeida, Vera Barreto
- Pedro Borges
- Midas Filmes
- https://malviver-vivermal.pt/
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Banel & Adama
Synopsis
In a remote village in northern Senegal, the introspective Adama finds himself drawn to Banel, a passionate and rebellious spirit. Together, they make the bold decision to carve out their own destiny, opting to live independently from their respective families and be with each other. When Adama refuses to step into the role expected of him as the village’s future leader, it sets off a chain reaction that challenges tradition and tests the strength of their love.
With striking cinematography enriched by subtle elements of magical realism, Banel & Adama presents a visually enthralling journey.
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Film Credits
- Eric Névé, Margaux Juvénal, Maud Leclair Névé
- Ramata-Toulaye Sy
- Vincent Tricon
- Amine Berrada
- Khady Mane, Mamadou Diallo
- Bachar Mar-Khalifé
- La Chauve-Souris, Take Shelter, Astou Films, Astou Production, DS Productions, Canal+ International, Arte France Cinéma
Sponsors
Black Perspectives Program Sponsors
New Directors Program Sponsors
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation