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France | 2023 | 132
Fearsome cartel leader Emilia hires Rita, an unappreciated lawyer, to help fake her death so that Emilia can live authentically as her true self in Jacques Audiard's audacious musical crime drama featuring original songs and choreography.
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Congratulations to the <i>Emilia Pérez</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
Italy/Israel | 2024 | 108
In this gripping adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s memoir, a fearless professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to discuss forbidden Western classics after fundamentalists seize control of their country. Their solidarity helps them navigate life-altering choices in a repressive society. Winner of the Audience Award and the Special Jury Award for the Female Cast at the 2024 Rome Film Festival.
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Canada/Germany | 2024 | 110
In Durga Chew-Bose’s enchanting adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s classic novel, 18-year-old Cécile (Lily McInerney) navigates a sun-drenched summer at the French seaside with her charming father (Claes Bang) and his new lover, until the arrival of an old friend (a deliciously wicked Chloë Sevigny) disrupts their idyllic existence.
Note: Filmmaker Durga Chew-Bose is one of <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/variety-10-directors-to-watch-2025-1236213938/" target="_blank">Variety's 10 Directors to Watch for 2025</a>!
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United Kingdom/USA | 2024 | 120
Following the death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with overseeing the election of a new one. As the Catholic Church's most powerful men gather on his watch, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
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USA | 2024 | 160
The untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, and Glinda, gilded by privilege and ambition, meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.
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Finland/Austria/Estonia/Germany/Sweden | 2025 | 85
This powerful film reveals a little-known chapter of history: the deportation of eight Austrian-Jewish refugees from Finland by the Gestapo during World War II. Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen), a pillar of Helsinki's Jewish community, fights to save them in director Klaus Härö’s resonant, moving drama.
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USA | 2024 | 108
Patricia Clarkson shines in this rousing profile of courage as Lilly Ledbetter, the Alabama Goodyear factory worker whose tireless fight for women’s equal pay went all the way to the Supreme Court. Like <i>Norma Rae</i> and <i>Erin Brockovich</i>, Lilly packs a sweet punch for justice.
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Portugal | 2024 | 128
On his wedding day in 1917, British civil servant Edward skedaddles in existential panic, leaving his fiancée, Molly, behind. As he roams the exotic locales of East Asia, Molly remains hot on his trail, determined to be married, in a playful and unpredictable pursuit across the continent.
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Bhutan/Hungary | 2024 | 94
In this heartwarming, multi-layered study, Amber Kumar Gurung collects data for the Gross National Happiness Index by going door to door in the Bhutanese Himalayas. Along the way, he uncovers a complex portrait of life experiences that mirrors his own struggles and quest for happiness.
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Colombia/Mexico/USA | 2024 | 81
This intimate portrait chronicles the life of Francia Márquez, an Afro-Colombian political leader and activist who, through her presidential campaign, transformed the derogatory term "Igualada" into a symbol of defiance, and inspired a nation to envision a more equitable future.
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Japan | 2024 | 129
Combining the classic themes of samurai films with modern questions of honor and morality, beloved filmmaker Kazuya Shiraishi's Edo-period drama follows a wandering ronin as he faces betrayal and revenge, all building to a pulse-pounding finale.
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Australia | 2024 | 97
When her spoiled teenage daughter Audrey falls into a coma, a delusional, washed-up soap star seizes the opportunity for a second chance by assuming her identity, hurling the wildly dysfunctional Lipsick family into a whirlwind of deceit, absurdity, and uproarious revelations.
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Japan | 2024 | 84
Michelin-starred chef Yoshinori Ishii and his team set out to transform a historic Japanese inn into the premier Tokyo destination for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience, incorporating all aspects of traditional Japanese cuisine.
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Sweden | 2024 | 91
In a heartfelt effort to rekindle his 80-year-old father’s zest for life, filmmaker Filip Hammar surprises him with a road trip to the French coastal town where they spent family holidays to revisit cherished memories in this touching and humorous first-person documentary. Audience Award, Newport Beach.
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USA/Italy | 2023 | 96
As Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) await their adoption's finalization, they embark on a romantic Italian getaway. But when their car breaks down en route to a private dinner, their night quickly devolves into mayhem and miscommunication in this outrageous comic thriller.
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USA | 2024 | 94
The director of wonderful documentaries on Cecil Beaton and Diana Vreeland turns her keen eye to the astonishing Jean Cocteau – artist, filmmaker, poet, novelist, designer, opium addict, and proud lover of men – who mastered every art form of the 20th century.
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Romania | 2024 | 138
This slyly funny tragicomedy explores the 1989 fall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu through the interconnected stories of six ordinary citizens. The feature debut of 2019 Palm Springs ShortFest Best of the Festival winner Bogdan Mureşanu is a thrillingly confident work full of wit, irony, and empathy.
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USA | 2024 | 105
Filmed over 21 years, this is the story of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, whose ever-evolving identity as a rabbi, drag queen, and religious reformer, raises provocative questions about the future of Judaism. Determined to reform conservative Judaism from within, he encounters fierce resistance from all sides.
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Jordan/USA/France/Ireland | 2024 | 86
Through an intimate, child's-eye view of war, 11-year-old Vrej, raised in an Armenian enclave within Azerbaijan, faces upheaval as conflict erupts. Forced to flee with his family, he wonders if he'll ever play in the fields of his "sweet land" again.
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Costa Rica | 2024 | 90
This intimate and lyrical exploration of the bodies of mature women and their sexuality follows three women in their twilight years, and invites everyone – regardless of gender, identity, or age – to question their own notions of pleasure and desire.
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India/USA | 2024 | 127
Based on the life of aspiring filmmaker Nasir Shaik, who, short on funds but driven by his love of movies, sets out to remake a classic, enlisting his pals as cast and crew while transforming his small town of Malegaon into an unlikely dream factory.
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Congratulations to the <i>Superboys of Malegaon</i> team on receiving the Young Cineastes Special Mention at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival!
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Canada | 2024 | 103
Inspired by a true story, this 1970s-set dramedy follows a gruff New Brunswick plumber (Charlie Creed-Miles) as he reluctantly drives to Toronto to bail his estranged, gay brother (Alan Cumming) out of jail. Forced together, the brothers face their differences on an unforgettable journey home.
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Norway | 2024 | 141
Both a bold historical drama and a penetrating psychological study of a delusional authoritarian, the latest from director Erik Poppe (<i>The King’s Choice</i>, PSIFF 2016) revisits Germany’s occupation of Norway and its aftermath through the story of wartime puppet leader and Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling.
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USA | 2024 | 92
Hollywood’s most coveted songwriter – with Beyoncé, Cher, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Toni Braxton among her many devotees – writes heart-rending love songs but prefers animals to people. She’s worth billions but isn’t interested in spending it. Meet the prickly, fascinating musical poet who’s been nominated for 15 Oscars® – and never won.
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Norway/USA | 2024 | 125
Two men in heterosexual marriages confront challenges to their understanding of sexuality, gender, and identity in this formally inventive comedy that deconstructs masculinity, explores the complexities of human relationships, and asks the question: Is sex with another man cheating?
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Israel/Italy | 2024 | 104
In an ultra-Orthodox community in Jerusalem, Bati leads a seemingly perfect life with her husband and three children. But her world begins to crumble when her gentle husband is blackmailed over a secret affair with his male Torah study partner.
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Georgia/Israel/Iran | 2023 | 103
Co-directed by the Iran-born Cannes Best Actress winner from <i>Holy Spider</i> (PSIFF 2023) and the Israel-born filmmaker behind <i>Golda</i> (PSIFF 2024), this tension-filled sports drama follows an Iranian judo champion who defies her country’s orders to forfeit a match, leading to dire consequences for her and her coach.
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Congratulations to the <i>Tatami</i> team on receiving the Young Cineastes Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival!
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Israel | 2024 | 118
This fascinating look at Israeli cinema celebrates the work of filmmaker Avi Nesher, whose American education and unconventional methods made him a maverick. Captivating clips and interviews create an incisive portrait of an enduring artist who always felt like an outsider.
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Brazil/Portugal | 2024 | 101
Set in a remote corner of Brazil largely untouched by the modern world, this earnest and moving drama centers on 13-year-old Marcielle, who yearns to escape her hostile home and a village that has resisted change for generations.
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Peru/Chile | 2024 | 83
An eight-year-old alpaca shepherd, elated by Peru's potential qualification for the 2018 World Cup, finds his world in peril when a mining company threatens to poison the water, destroy the region's delicate ecosystem, and jeopardize the future of his community.
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Switzerland/France/Bulgaria/Taiwan/India | 2024 | 115
This provocative drama set in India explores the forbidden relationship between Renuka (2024 Cannes Un Certain Regard Best Actress winner Anasuya Sengupta), a tough-as-nails sex worker on the run, and Devika (Omara Shetty), a teenager destined for a similar future.
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New Zealand | 2024 | 124
When grief-stricken Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) takes a substitute teaching role at an elite prep school, she forms a choir to unite the privileged yet disconnected students. As they prepare for an all-school competition, her passion for life is reignited, transforming her students forever in this rousing crowd-pleaser.
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USA | 2024 | 92
In a post-apocalyptic landscape devoid of human life, a meet-cute occurs between a buoy and a satellite. Through the online devices left by humanity, they begin a romance that blurs the lines of their AI hardwiring. Featuring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, this bold directorial debut is a wry, genre-defying exploration of modern connection.
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Australia | 2024 | 119
Based on a harrowing true story, Australian war correspondent Peter Greste (a stellar Richard Roxburgh) is arrested and imprisoned in Egypt while covering the 2013 political unrest. Accused of terrorism, Greste becomes ensnared in a ruthless crackdown on truth, exposing the dangerous reality faced by journalists worldwide.
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Mexico | 2024 | 126
Sujo's childhood is marked by devastating events that test his morals. When he becomes a teenager, he faces a choice between repeating his family's history or breaking free from an unwanted heritage. This hopeful tale explores alternative paths to violence – challenging, uncertain, and, even if only slightly, possibly achievable.
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Philippines | 2024 | 91
Just days before her team’s tryouts for the Olympics, dedicated young gymnast Sunshine (a powerful Maris Racal) discovers she is pregnant. In a country where abortion is illegal, she must embark on a desperate and risky journey to fight for her autonomy.
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Canada | 2024 | 86
As a monument to their whirlwind romance and boundless creativity, Alan and Adrianne St-George hand-built a lavish 63-room castle in the Illinois countryside. Now, as Alan faces a future without the love of his life, he channels his grief into art, preserving the extravagant home as a shrine to their real-life fairy tale.
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USA | 2024 | 89
In this crackling buddy comedy, Rickey (director/co-writer Michael Angarano) reunites with estranged friend Glenn (Michael Cera) for an impulsive road trip from Los Angeles to California's capital. At vastly different stages in life, the two men reluctantly – and hilariously – confront fatherhood, fragile masculinity, and self-discovery.
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Belgium | 2024 | 97
As the star player at an elite tennis club, high-schooler Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach is suspended following an investigation, the players are urged to speak up. Julie, however, chooses to stay silent.
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United Kingdom/Palestine/France/Greece/Netherlands/Germany/Qatar/Saudi Arabia | 2024 | 105
Winner of the SACD Prize at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, this gritty social-realist drama – with shades of <i>Midnight Cowboy</i> – follows two desperate Palestinian cousins stranded in Athens, far from their families and their dream of opening a café in Germany.
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Hong Kong | 2024 | 126
The densely populated Kowloon Walled City becomes a battleground between ruthless crime boss Mr. Big and a fierce band of protectors led by the citadel's formidable leader, Cyclone. Meanwhile, a young refugee is caught in the martial arts melee in this nerve-jangling action spectacular.
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Latvia | 2024 | 84
After a flood destroys their homes, a courageous, resilient cat finds itself on a boat with various species in this profound animated meditation on the fragility of the environment and the importance of friendship and community. Rated PG.
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Congratulations to the <i>Flow</i> team on making the shortlist for Best International Feature Film for the 97th Academy Awards!
Switzerland/Portugal/Cape Verde | 2024 | 95
Weaving between the natural and magical worlds, young Nana lives on a remote volcanic island from which everyone eventually departs. Abandoned by her mother shortly after birth, she spends her days seeking the answer to the lingering question: Should she stay or should she go?
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Argentina/Uruguay | 2024 | 90
With the intrigue of a detective story, this poignant documentary combines testimonials, archival material, animation, and reenactments to explore a dark chapter in Argentina's history: the infamous "death flights" carried out by the country's brutal 1976-1983 military dictatorship, in which 30,000 people were disappeared.
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USA | 2024 | 91
This eye-opening panorama persuasively argues that we must change how we teach math in order to tackle the significant challenges we face – racial and income inequality, climate change, and political polarization. Addressing the issues of the future, the film offers an empowering new equation.
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USA/Japan/Switzerland/Georgia/England/Egypt/Spain/Wales | 2024 | 76
Take a quirky, globe-trotting journey through the world of cheese, and explore the craft of aging and its surprising parallels to human life. Eclectic – and eccentric – cheesemakers and mongers reflect on mortality and the art of perfection in this philosophical culinary delight.
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USA | 2024 | 87
In the unforgiving Sonoran Desert, Rafael Larraenza leads a volunteer organization dedicated to searching for migrants risking their lives to cross into the United States. When a Salvadoran woman reports her son is missing, Rafael sets off to find him in the sweltering borderlands.
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Congratulations to the <i>Desert Angel</i> team on receiving the Desert Views Award Special Mention at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival!
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USA | 2024 | 98
This is the high-flying story of Joe Jennings, a pioneer of skydiving cinematography and Hollywood's go-to man for gasp-inducing aerial stunts. A man most at home free-falling through space, he attempts the one stunt that has eluded him throughout his death-defying life.
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USA | 2024 | 104
This mesmerizing, music-rich documentary charts the dazzling rise and tormented fall of keyboard genius and conflicted gay artist Billy Preston. Follow his journey from gospel roots in the 1950s to inspired collaborations with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, to the 1970s in Topanga Canyon.
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USA | 2024 | 117
Writer/director/star Edward Burns and his knockout cast – Julianna Margulies, Gretchen Mol, Minnie Driver, Patrick Wilson, Campbell Scott, Benjamin Bratt, and Morena Baccarin – take stock of their rocky marriages and newfound desires in this rich study of life and love after 50.
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USA | 2024 | 98
With a career spanning eight decades, Ottawa-born singer-songwriter Paul Anka has left a lasting mark on the music industry. In this all-encompassing tribute, brimming with archival footage and candid moments, Anka – still going strong – offers in his own words a vivid glimpse into his remarkable life and enduring legacy.
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Ireland/United Kingdom | 2024 | 89
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 London Film Festival, this Irish twist on <i>Mid-August Lunch</i> (PSIFF 2009) follows a shy, commitment-phobic gay novelist living with his elderly mother. When his friends take off for Pride weekend, he finds himself caring for four eccentric, combative and wildly different women.
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USA | 2024 | 123
In this delicious adaptation of Sigrid Nunez's beloved novel, an author (Naomi Watts) inherits a Great Dane after her best friend (Bill Murray) commits suicide. This enormous (and irresistible) dog wreaks havoc on her happily solitary New York life.
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