October 16, 2019
RUNAWAYS
DescriptionTrailerDescription The appearance of two young runaways drives an aging couple to the breaking point. Trailer
October 16, 2019
ROOM 237
DescriptionBiosContactDescription In ROOM 237, filmmaker Rodney Asher delves into the symbols and motifs in Stanley Kubrick’s historic film, THE SHINING, revealing even more secrets hidden within the story over 30 years later. A filmmaker as rigorously detailed as Kubrick demands close examination and THE SHINING is a film loaded with oddities that become curiouser and...
October 16, 2019
A ROYAL AFFAIR
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription In the Age of Enlightenment, a young woman becomes Queen of Denmark via an arranged marriage, but shortly after the ceremony it becomes clear that the young King suffers from mental illness. German physician and philosopher Johan Struensee is called to attend the unstable King and an epic romance results between the doctor and...
October 16, 2019
RISE OF THE GUARDIANS
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription RISE OF THE GUARDIANS is an epic adventure, spinning the tale of a group of heroes each with extraordinary abilities. Jack Frost’s presence brings joy to children on snow days, Santa Claus’ army of yetis makes toys year round, the Easter Bunny provides hope with his multitude of pretty eggs, the Tooth Fairy is...
October 16, 2019
POST TENEBRAS LUX
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Winner of the Best Director prize of the 65th Cannes Film Festival, POST TENEBRAS LUX further establishes Carlos Reygadas as a distinctive voice in contemporary Mexican cinema. The film details the life of Juan and Natalia, a wealthy couple living in a stunning house in the country with their two little children (played by...
October 16, 2019
QUARTET
DescriptionBiosDescription QUARTET tells the story of retired opera singers and lifelong chums Wilf and Reggie who, together with their former colleague Cissy, reside in the Beecham House retirement home. At the home, the residents hold an annual fundraising concert on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday. This is usually a pleasant highlight of the year for the aging...
October 16, 2019
REALITY
DescriptionBiosDescription REALITY opens with a gorgeous aerial shot that follows a beautiful horse-drawn chariot to a wedding celebration where the real guest of honor is surprising, a reality television star. Watching in the wings is Luciano (Aniello Arena) in a clownish drag costume that he dons at family and friends’ weddings. Luciano’s clown would be...
October 16, 2019
THE PIRATE OF LOVE
DescriptionTrailerDescription An oral history of one man's soulful songs of love, pride and loneliness. Trailer https://vimeo.com/35468355
October 16, 2019
PIETA
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription Kim Ki-Duk (ARIRANG) returns to AFI FEST with his Golden Lion winner, PIETA, the story of a man working as a loan shark who threatens and cripples those who can’t make their payments. One day, a woman appears on his doorstep claiming to be the mother who abandoned him as a baby. At first...
