October 11, 2021
PLAY IT SAFE
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Jonathan is out of place in his drama school. Pigeonholed and typecast in parts, Jonathan decides to demonstrate to his peers their prejudices during a class role-play exercise. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 5 Bios Originally from Rwanda, Mitch Kalisa arrived in the U.K. as a child from Uganda. Using his own experiences...
October 11, 2021
PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT (LES OLYMPIADES, PARIS 13E)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Adapted from Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed graphic novel, PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT weaves a breezy tapestry of modern love stories. Beautifully realized in crisp black-and-white cinematography, the electrifying, multicultural 13th arrondissement sets the stage for a panoramic tale of four young lovers. Lucie Zhang delivers a breakout performance as free-spirited Émilie, who begins a casual relationship...
October 11, 2021
NEW ABNORMAL
DescriptionBiosDescription USA Premiere Based on a true story, NEW ABNORMAL is a reflection on human life during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as under the Emergency decree. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 2 Bios Sorayos Prapapan is an independent filmmaker. He has directed several short films which won awards in his home country and...
October 11, 2021
ONLY THE MOON STANDS STILL (明月依旧)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription Three generations of Chinese women say goodbye to their family ballroom dance studio. Executive produced by Lena Waithe, starring Shirley Chen and Mardy Ma. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 3 Bios Johnson Cheng’s films have screened at Tribeca, AFI FEST (Audience Award 2020), Palm Springs (Best Student Film 2017) and Toronto. He is...
October 11, 2021
ONE SECOND
DescriptionBiosDescription Master filmmaker Zhang Yimou returns to the big screen with this year’s most charming celebration of cinema. During the Cultural Revolution in China, the film’s nameless hero is sent to a remote labor camp in the desert. After escaping several years later, he has one goal – to watch a newsreel screening in which...
October 11, 2021
A NIGHT OF KNOWING NOTHING
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Winner of the Best Documentary Award at Cannes, Payal Kapadia’s hypnotic feature directorial debut examines rediscovered, once lost film reels and a diary written by a student (“L”) to her absent lover at the Film & Television Institute of India. As her words are read aloud in sedate tones, her own intimate and singular...
October 11, 2021
PARALLEL MOTHERS
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription There will be a post-screening conversation with Pedro Almodóvar (Director) moderated by film critic Alonso Duralde. Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film follows two women Janis and Ana (both single mothers) from the moment they give birth to two daughters. Janis is thrilled by her accidental pregnancy, seeing it as perhaps her last chance...
October 11, 2021
MON AMI QUI BRILLE DANS LA NUIT
DescriptionBiosContactDescription A ghost loses their memory after being struck by lightning. They meet Arthur, who tries to help them. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 2 Bios Former students of Gobelins in Paris, Grégoire de Bernouis, Jawed Boudaoud, Simon Cadilhac and Hélène Ledevi graduated with their film MON AMI QUI BRILLE DANS LA NUIT. Contact...
October 11, 2021
THE MONKEY KING
DescriptionContactDescription Bao, a small-time Chinese opera performer, finally gets a chance to perform for the city's V.I.P.s. However, his son's departure brings conflict between their relationship and a potential break. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 1 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com
October 11, 2021
MOTORCYCLIST’S HAPPINESS WON’T FIT INTO HIS SUIT (AL MOTOCICLISTA NO LE CABE LA FELICIDAD EN EL TRAJE)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription He sits proudly on his motorbike, encompassed in majestic red and the dazzling admiration of others. A playful re-enactment with reversed roles that targets the hubris of colonial conquerors. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 3 Bios Gabriel Herrera is a filmmaker and video artist born in Mexico. He studied film at the Escuela...
