October 11, 2021
HER DANCE (RIKUD HASSIDI)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription After not being invited to her sister's wedding, Aya, a transwoman, shows up by surprise on a Shabbat night at the Orthodox Jewish community where her family lives. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 2 Bios Bar Cohen is a third-year film school student at the Steve Tisch Film School, Tel Aviv University. Her...
October 11, 2021
HOLY EMY (AGIA EMY)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription North American Premiere Talent attending in-person screening: Araceli Lemos (Director), Ki Jin Kim (Director of Photography/Producer), Giulia Caruso (Co-writer/Producer), Calliope Andreadis (Production Designer), Joel Garber (Associate Producer). Largely keeping to themselves after their mother is forced to leave Athens and return to the Philippines, Emy and Teresa live a simple, quiet life centered around...
October 11, 2021
THE HIDEAWAY
DescriptionContactTrailerDescription After hearing a rumor that her mother is a stripper, 14-year-old Nika becomes determined to discover the truth, unknowingly crossing the threshold into adulthood. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 3 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com Trailer
October 11, 2021
HIT THE ROAD (JADDE KAHKI)
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Following the virtual and theatrical screenings, watch a special conversation with director Panah Panahi moderated by AFI FEST Programmer Julia Kipnis. In this fascinating, standout debut from Panah Panahi, son of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi (TAXI, 3 FACES), an endearing yet frenzied family of four is on a mysterious road trip to an...
October 11, 2021
HAPPENING (L’ÉVÉNEMENT)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription Following the theatrical screening, watch a special conversation with director Audrey Diwan moderated by AFI FEST Programmer Julia Kipnis. In Audrey Diwan’s Golden Lion award-winning feature adapted from Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel, Anamaria Vartolomei delivers a breakout performance as Anne, a young woman studying literature in 1960s France. While on the path to sexual...
October 11, 2021
H.A.G.S.
DescriptionBiosContactDescription World Premiere Feeling anxious about adulthood, Sean Wang found comfort in the innocence of middle school through his old yearbooks. Curious about how his old friends were handling adulthood, he called them. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 2 Bios Sean Wang is a filmmaker from Fremont, California and a 2020 Sundance Ignite Fellow....
October 11, 2021
GREEN (ZIELEŃ)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription Roadside greenery is created to be driven past, not to be in. Geometrical, artificial and overgrown by weeds. Your body is the same, dragged through life instead of living it. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 5 Bios Karolina Kajetanowicz graduated from the Polish National Film School in Lodz with a thesis on animal...
October 11, 2021
GUIDE ON
DescriptionContactTrailerDescription On her first day of basic training, an army recruit stands out as she defiantly fights to be the first female guidon bearer. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 2 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com Trailer
October 11, 2021
GOOD MADAM (MLUNGU WAM)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription Following the theatrical screening, watch a special conversation with director Jenna Cato Bass, producer Babalwa Baartman and actor Chumisa Cosa moderated by AFI FEST Programmer Julia Kipnis. South African auteur and AFI FEST alum Jenna Cato Bass (HIGH FANTASY) delivers a haunting, psychological thriller steeped in remnants of postcolonialism and apartheid. Tsidi (Chumisa Cosa)...
October 11, 2021
GOLDEN AGE KARATE
DescriptionBiosContactDescription Teen karate pro Jeff Wall teaches senior citizens self-defense at a local nursing home, giving them the tools to feel in control, connected and cared for. Screens as part of MEET THE PRESS SHORTS 1 Bios Sindha Agha is an Emmy®-nominated filmmaker who creates pieces with distinct, vibrant visuals. Agha began her career by...
