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The 22nd edition of the Tribeca Festival unveiled a 2023 lineup with a record number of female helmers and heavy on films directed by actors like Chelsea Peretti\u2019s First Time Female Director, John Slattery thriller Maggie Moore(s) with Tina Fey and Jon Hamm, David Duchovny\u2019s Bucky F*cking Dent and Steve Buscemi\u2019s The Listener.<\/p>\n
Marvel also screens its first original documentary, Stan Lee by David Gelb, as the fest unspools June 7-18 in New York City. Also making an appearance: Downtown Owl by Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, and Eric LaRue by Michael Shannon.<\/p>\n
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\nIn all, 109 feature, narrative, documentary and animated films from 127 directors across 36 countries will showcase emerging and household names.<\/p>\n
Tribeca is expanding its Midnight offering this year, and will also present its second annual Human\/Nature award for environmental storytelling to world-premiering Common Ground by Rebecca and Josh Tickell.
\nRelated music and live events ramped up last year and were a big draw, continuing this year with Gloria Gaynor, Sarah Bareilles, Gogol Bordello, a performance by She Is the Music artists curated by Alicia Keys, and a songwriting master class from Indigo Girls.<\/p>\n
This year, 41% of features (45), and a record 68% (or 19) films in competition are directed by women. Thirty-nine features (36%) are from BIPOC directors, including two indigenous filmmakers.<\/p>\n
The lineup includes 93 world premieres, eight North American premieres, one U.S. premiere, and six New York premieres including Randall Park\u2019s Shortcomings, which debuted at Sundance.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a world premiere for Stan Lee by Tribeca alumnus Gelb as well as directors Julie Cohen, Waad al-Kateab, Morgan Neville, Sam Pollard, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.<\/p>\n
For a third year running, Tribeca commemorates Juneteenth with Expressions of Black Freedom. The 2023 program celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with the world premieres of All Up in the Biz, a documentary about New York hip-hop legend Biz Markie, and Cinnamon by Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. starring Damon Wayans and Pam Grier.<\/p>\n
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\nA handful of documentaries shine a light on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the silencing of artists in Iran.<\/p>\n
Tribeca Festival co-founder and Tribeca Enterprises CEO Jane Rosenthal invites audiences \u201cto explore the magic of storytelling as a powerful tool of democracy, activism, and social awareness.\u201d The festival \u201cis a celebratory event that honors artists and uplifts attendees, and this year is no exception,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The 2023 slate \u201cis a joyful celebration of everything we love about the big-screen experience,\u201d adds festival director and VP of programming Cara Cusumano, ranging from 3D films and music docs to thrillers, comedies, edgy indies and old Hollywood.<\/p>\n
As part of Midnight, Tribeca is adding a new Escape From Tribeca sidebar with global genre movies including the world premiere of India\u2019s big-budget Adipurush by Om Raut.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a 50th anniversary screening Enter the Dragon followed by co-star Angela Mao and producer Andre Morgan in conversation about Bruce Lee.<\/p>\n
Online platform Tribeca at Home offers selected films virtually after the event wraps, from June 19-July 2.
\nThe festival is curated by Cusumano, artistic director Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Boyer; VP of Programming Sharon Badal and VP of Shorts Programming Ben Thompson and a team including programmers for immersive, audio storytelling and music, with chief content officer Paula Weinstein.<\/p>\n
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded Tribeca in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan after 9\/11. James Murdoch\u2019s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises in 2019.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the complete 2023 feature film lineup released today:<\/p>\n
U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION<\/p>\n
Bad Things (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A weekend getaway for a few girlfriends at a snowy resort becomes a psychological tailspin and bloody nightmare. Long-deceased guests and the space itself come to life in this haunting thriller. Directed and written by Stewart Thorndike. Produced by Lizzie Shapiro, Lexi Tannenholtz. With Gayle Rankin, Hari Nef, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Rad Pereira, Jared Abrahamson, Molly Ringwald. A Shudder release.<\/p>\n
Cypher (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Documenting the astronomical rise of rapper Tierra Whack, director Chris Mourkabel captures the weird and sinister side of fame. This riveting and enigmatic pseudo-documentary will have viewers questioning everything they see. Directed and written by Chris Moukarbel. Produced by Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, John Hodges, Tierra Whack, Sanjay M. Sharma, Roya Rastegar, Anthony Seyler, Chris Moukarbel.<\/p>\n
The Graduates (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. After a tragedy, a group of friends faces an unsettling senior year. Feelings of loss, anger, fear, and aimlessness abound in the community at the center of director Hannah Peterson\u2019s debut feature film. Directed and written by Hannah Peterson. Produced by Josh Peters, Saba Zerehi, Taylor Shung, Jessamine Burgum. With Mina Sundwall, Alex Hibbert, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ewan Manley, John Cho, Maria Dizzia, Kelly O\u2019Sullivan.<\/p>\n
Lost Soulz (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Set to a lo-fi, genre-bending soundtrack, Lost Soulz follows a young rapper as he leaves behind his surrogate family and sets out on an expedition across Texas, contemplating new and old friendships. Directed and written by Katherine Propper. Produced by Andres Figueredo Thomson, Juan Carlos Figueredo Thomson, Katherine Propper. With Sauve Sidle, Syanda Stillwell, Micro TDH, Krystall Poppin, Alexander Brackney, Malachi Mabson.<\/p>\n
Mountains (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Xavier works in demolition and dreams of buying a bigger house for his family, while his adult son, caught between two cultures, struggles to find a place for himself. What results is a loving portrait of the Haitian community in Miami. Directed by Monica Sorelle, written by Monica Sorelle, Robert Colom. Produced by Robert Colom. With Atibon Nazaire, Sheila Anozier, Chris Renois.<\/p>\n
The Secret Art of Human Flight (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. While mourning the death of his wife and fending off an ambitious detective who thinks he killed her, Ben encounters a man who claims that he can teach him to fly. Directed by H.P. Mendoza, written by Jesse Orenshein. Produced by Grant Rosenmeyer, Tina Carbone, Benjamin Wiessner. With Grant Rosenmeyer, Paul Raci, Lucy DeVito, Nican Robinson, Reina Hardesty, Maggie Grace, Sendhil Ramamurthy.<\/p>\n
Smoking Tigers (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Set in early-2000s SoCal, Smoking Tigers follows a Korean American girl as she navigates derision and growing tensions while balancing the duality of her low-income family and wealthy, elite high school environment. Directed and written by Shelly Yo. Produced by Guo Guo. With Ji Young Yoo, Jung Joon Ho, Abin Shim, Erin Yoo.<\/p>\n
Somewhere Quiet (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. In the ominous and tense Somewhere Quiet, a woman readjusts to normalcy after surviving a traumatic kidnapping \u2014 but her grounded sense of reality soon starts to deteriorate when she travels with her husband to his wealthy family\u2019s isolated compound. Directed and written by Olivia West Lloyd. Produced by Taylor Ava Shung, Emma Hannaway, Eamon Downey. With Jennifer Kim, Kentucker Audley, Marin Ireland.<\/p>\n
INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION<\/p>\n
Boca Chica (Dominican Republic) \u2013 World Premiere. A lively coming-of-age drama, Boca Chica follows 12-year-old Desi in her pursuit of becoming a famous singer. As Desi braces to leave her hometown, she\u2019s met with deep-seated secrets that have long tormented her family and their coastal Dominican community. Directed by Gabriella A. Moses, written by Marit\u00e9 Ug\u00e1s, Mariana Rond\u00f3n. Produced by Sterlyn Ramirez. With Scarlet Camilo, Jean Cruz, Lia Chapman, Xiomara Rodriguez.<\/p>\n
Dead Girls Dancing (Germany, France) \u2013 World Premiere. On a road trip across Italy, four recent high school graduates stumble upon an abandoned village. Away from the expectations of parents and teachers, they experiment with the limits of their newfound freedom. Directed and written by Anna Roller. Produced by Katharina Kolleczek, Lea Neu, Laure Parleani, B\u00e9r\u00e9nice Vincent. With Luna Jordan, Noemi Liv Nicolaisen, Katharina Stark, Sara Giannelli. <\/p>\n
The Future (Israel) \u2013 World Premiere. Nurit, a criminal profiler, is recruited by Israel\u2019s secret service to interrogate a young Palestinian woman who assassinated a government minister. Over the course of their meetings, Nurit realizes some uncomfortable truths. Directed and written by Noam Kaplan. Produced by Yoav Roeh, Aurit Zamir. With Reymonde Amsellem, Samar Qupty, Dar Zuzovsky, Aviva Ger, Salwa Nakkara. <\/p>\n
Je\u2019vida (Finland) \u2013 World Premiere. When embittered S\u00e1mi elder Je\u2019vida returns to her childhood home to ready it for sale, she is flooded with the memories of a life shaped by deep systemic racism and the unyielding love of her grandfather, leading to a life-changing epiphany. Directed by Katja Gauriloff, written by Katja Gauriloff, Niillas Holmberg. Produced by Joonas Bergh\u00e4ll, Satu Majava, Anna Nuru. With Agafia Niemenmaa, Heidi Juliana Gauriloff, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, Seidi Haarla, Erkki Gauriloff, Matleena Fofonoff.<\/p>\n
Marinette (France) \u2013 International Premiere. Marinette tells the story of pioneering French female soccer star Marinette Pichon. Filmmaker Virginie Verrier\u2019s biopic traces the athlete\u2019s battle to earn her homeland\u2019s respect after achieving success in the United States. Directed and written by Virginie Verrier. Produced by Virginie Verrier. With Garance Mariller, Emilie Dequenne, Alban Lenoir, Fred Testot, Sylvie Testud. <\/p>\n
Richelieu (Canada, France, Guatemala) \u2013 World Premiere. After a bad breakup, Ariane moves home and gets a job as an interpreter for seasonal migrant workers. Witnessing workplace abuses, Ariane must decide how far she is willing to go to speak out against injustice. Directed and written by Pier-Philippe Chevigny. Produced by Genevi\u00e8ve Gosselin-G., Mil\u00e9na Poylo, Gilles Sacuto, Alice Bloch. With Ariane Castellanos, Marc-Andr\u00e9 Grondin, Nelson Coronado, Marvin Coroy, Maria Mercedes Coroy. <\/p>\n
Silver Haze (Netherlands, UK) \u2013 North American Premiere. 23-year-old Franky has spent most of her life seeking justice for the fire that left her with both physical and emotional scars as a child. When Franky falls in love with Florence, it seems her wounds have begun to heal, but the past finds a way of coming back to her. Directed and written by Sacha Polak. Produced by Marleen Slot, Mike Elliott. With Vicky Knight, Esm\u00e9 Creed-Miles, Charlotte Knight, Archie Brigden, Angela Bruce.<\/p>\n
A Strange Path (Brazil) \u2013 World Premiere. A young filmmaker returns to his hometown and attempts to reconnect with his father as the pandemic rapidly accelerates across Brazil. However, their relationship proves to be more complicated with increasingly bizarre phenomena occurring as they get closer. Directed and written by Guto Parente. Produced by Ticiana Augusto Lima. With Lucas Limeira, Carlos Francisco, Tarzia Firmino, Rita Caba\u00e7o.<\/p>\n
DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION<\/p>\n
Between the Rains (Kenya) \u2013 World Premiere. Between the Rains is a coming-of-age documentary following a young member of a formerly nomadic northern Kenyan tribe as it deals with the environmental and psychological effects of climate change. The result is a film woven around the concepts of tradition, culture and home. Directed by Andrew H. Brown, Moses Thuranira. Produced by Moses Thuranira, Samuel Ekomol, Andrew H. Brown.<\/p>\n
Breaking the News (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Breaking the News follows the determined efforts of women and nonbinary journalists launching a news \u201cstartup\u201d to foreground voices omitted from mainstream news. Filmmakers Hernandez, Courtney, and Hairston provide a deep look into bias and inclusion in the ever-shifting media landscape. Directed by Chelsea Hernandez, Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston. Produced by Diane Quon, Heather Courtney, Princess A. Hairston, Chelsea Hernandez. <\/p>\n
The Gullsp\u00e5ng Miracle (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) \u2013 World Premiere. In Maria Fredriksson\u2019s stranger-than-fiction documentary, two pious sisters buy an apartment after having witnessed a divine sign \u2014 only to realize that the seller of the apartment looks identical to their other sister, who committed suicide some 30 years before. Directed by Maria Fredriksson. Produced by Ina Holmqvist.<\/p>\n
The Lionheart (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. The on-track death of two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon shook motorsports to its core. Ten years later, Wheldon\u2019s sons Sebastian and Oliver follow in their father\u2019s footsteps, working through their grief behind the wheel at 200 MPH. Directed by Laura Brownson. Produced by Chapman Way, Maclain Way, Laura Brownson. <\/p>\n
Maestra (U.S., France, Poland, Greece) \u2013 World Premiere. Filmmaker Maggie Contreras follows women from different backgrounds as they compete in the first all-women competition for conducting. Maestra explores gender expectations with poise and warmth. Directed by Maggie Contreras. Produced by Neil Berkeley, Maggie Contreras, Melanie Miller, Lauren Lexton, Emma West.<\/p>\n
Q (Lebanon, U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. In her exceptional debut feature, filmmaker Jude Chehab potently explores her mother Hiba\u2019s devotion to an all-female, secretive religious order in Syria. With visually striking and haunting imagery, Chehab scrutinizes how this devotion upended their mother-daughter relationship and the dynamic of the whole family. Directed, written and produced by Jude Chehab.<\/p>\n
Richland (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Richland is a sobering, meditative portrait of a nuclear company town that embraces its origins and divisive past, all while reflecting on its future. Filmmaker Irene Lusztig\u2019s patient and inquisitive storytelling expertly navigates themes of security, violence, and community. Directed by Irene Lusztig. Produced by Irene Lusztig, Sara Archambault.<\/p>\n
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (U.S., UK, New Zealand) \u2013 World Premiere. This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public \u201cladies\u2019 man\u201d persona to his private life as a gay man. Directed by Stephen Kijak. Produced by Will Clarke, George Chignell, Carolyne Jurriaans, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter. An HBO Documentary Films release.<\/p>\n
Rule of Two Walls (Ukraine) \u2013 World Premiere. Rule of Two Walls explores the war in Ukraine through the lens of artists living and creating in the midst of unprecedented conflict. Visceral, poetic, and urgent, it illuminates the vital role of cultural and spiritual defiance in times of crisis. Directed by David Gutnik. Produced by Olha Beskhmelnytsina, Sam Bisbee, Stacey Reiss.<\/p>\n
Stylebender (New Zealand) \u2013 World Premiere. Israel Adesanya is an out-of-this-world fighter who is as complex as he is powerful. Stylebender follows the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion as he grows his legend. Directed by Zoe McIntosh. Produced by Tom Blackwell. <\/p>\n
Take Care of Maya (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. When Jack and Beata Kowalski are wrongfully accused of child abuse after their 10-year-old daughter Maya visits the ER, a nightmare unfolds. Directed by Henry Roosevelt. Produced by Caitlin Keating. A Netflix release.<\/p>\n
Transition (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Transition follows Australian filmmaker Jordan Bryon as he undergoes transition while embedded with Taliban forces. Directed by Jordan Bryon, Monica Villamizar. Produced by Monica Villamizar.<\/p>\n
SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE<\/p>\n
The Adults (U.S.) \u2013 North American Premiere. A short trip back home reunites three siblings with a complicated past. The Adults explores the family dynamics that unfold when one of the siblings tries to assert his dominance as the best poker player in town. Directed and written by Dustin Guy Defa. Produced by Allison Rose Carter, Jon Read, Michael Cera, Julia Thompson, Hannah Dweck, Theodore Schaefer. With Michael Cera, Hannah Gross, Sophia Lillis.<\/p>\n
Afire (Germany) \u2013 New York Premiere. Leon and Felix travel to a summer home near the Baltic Sea hoping to dive into creative pursuits, but an unexpected guest disrupts their plans. As the sky turns orange from a nearby forest fire, it\u2019s clear that trees aren\u2019t the only thing burning. Directed and written by Christian Petzold. Produced by Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber, Anton Kaiser. With Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel. A Sideshow and Janus Films Release.<\/p>\n
The Blackening (U.S.) \u2013 US Premiere. Based on the viral digital skit, The Blackening tells the story of old friends who reunite in a cabin in the woods (where have we heard that before?). The fun weekend quickly becomes a fight to survive, and the only way to make it out is to figure out which friend is the Blackest of them all. Directed by Tim Story, written by Tracy Oliver, Dewayne Perkins. Produced by Sharla Sumpter Bridgett, Marcei A. Brown, Jason Clark, E. Brian Dobbins, Tracy Oliver, Tim Story. With Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo, Dewayne Perkins, Antoinette Robertson, Sinqua Walls, Jay Pharoah, Yvonne Orji. A Lionsgate release.<\/p>\n
Blood for Dust (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Cliff loses his traveling salesman job and decides to take on a risky new opportunity with Ricky, an old acquaintance. Soon, he is submerged into a dangerous underworld in this edge-of-your-seat action thriller. Directed by Rod Blackhurst, written by David Ebeltoft. Produced by Noah Lang, Mark Fasano, Nathan Klingher, Bobby Campbell, Arun Kumar, Ari Novak. With Scoot McNairy, Kit Harington, Josh Lucas, Stephen Dorff, Ethan Suplee, Nora Zehetner, Amber Rose Mason.<\/p>\n
\u2018Bucky F*cking Dent\u2019
\nBucky F*cking Dent (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Aspiring novelist and Yankee Stadium peanut slinger, Ted, discovers his estranged, Red Sox fanatic father is terminally ill. Wanting to mend fences and take care of the old man, Ted returns home with results as wild and unpredictable as the 1978 baseball season. Directed and written by David Duchovny. Produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman, Tiffany Kuzon, David Duchovny. With David Duchovny, Logan Marshall-Green, Stephanie Beatriz.<\/p>\n
Cinnamon (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Two young lovers risk it all to chase their dreams. With great performances, including a menacing Pam Grier, Cinnamon deftly brings the Blaxploitation genre to the modern day. Directed and written by Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. Produced by Oz Scott. With Damon Wayans, Hailey Kilgore, David Iacono, Jeremie Harris, Pam Grier. A Tubi release.<\/p>\n
Cold Copy (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. The kinetic drama Cold Copy follows an ambitious journalism student\u2019s tactics to impress, and get into the good graces of, an esteemed yet cutthroat news reporter \u2014 even if it involves manipulating her latest story \u2026 and truth itself. Directed and written by Roxine Helberg. Produced by Justin Lothrop, Brent Stiefel, Daniel Bekerman, Roxine Helberg. With Bel Powley, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jacob Tremblay, Nesta Cooper.<\/p>\n
Downtown Owl (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Based on the novel by Chuck Klosterman, Downtown Owl is a stylish and energetic adaptation that thrusts viewers into small-town Owl, North Dakota, as a motley crew of characters brace for a historic blizzard. Directed by Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, written by Hamish Linklater. Produced by Bettina Barrow, Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Rebecca Green. With Lily Rabe, Ed Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, August Blanco Rosenstein, Jack Dylan Grazer, Arianna Jaffier, Finn Wittrock, Henry Golding.<\/p>\n
Eric LaRue (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. In the aftermath of a shocking crime at the hands of their son, two parents seek solace in rival religious congregations in Michael Shannon\u2019s emotional directorial debut. Directed by Michael Shannon, written by Brett Neveu. Produced by Sarah Green, Karl Hartman, Jina Panebianco. With Judy Greer, Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd, Alison Pill, Paul Sparks, Tracy Letts.<\/p>\n
\u2018First Time Female Director\u2019
\nTribeca Festival
\nFirst Time Female Director (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Chelsea Peretti makes her directorial debut with this hilarious ensemble comedy set in a Glendale theater where a new female director struggles to fill the shoes of her male predecessor, putting her Southern rural drama in jeopardy. Directed and written by Chelsea Peretti. Produced by Deanna Barillari, Chelsea Peretti, Amy Poehler, Kate Arend, Jordan Grief. With Chelsea Peretti, Amy Poehler, Kate Berlant, Benito Skinner, Megan Stalter, Megan Mullally.<\/p>\n
Fresh Kills (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. After their patriarch goes to prison, the loyal women of the Larusso family must survive by following the unspoken code of the New York City mafia world in the late \u201880s and early \u201890s. Directed and written by Jennifer Esposito. Produced by Leslie Owen, Jennifer Esposito, Samantha Sprecher, Christine Crokos. With Emily Baden, Odessa A\u2019zion, Jennifer Esposito, Dominick Lombardozzi, Annabella Sciorra, Nicholas Cirillo.<\/p>\n
The Good Half (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. An emotionally distant writer returns home for his mother\u2019s funeral in this tender family dramedy. The Good Half offers an honest and nuanced approach to grief, regret, and healing. Directed by Robert Schwartzman, written by Brett Ryland. Produced by Russell Wayne Groves. With Nick Jonas, Brittany Snow, Matt Walsh, David Arquette, Alexandra Shipp, Elisabeth Shue.<\/p>\n
He Went That Way (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A fateful meeting in 1964 along Route 66 pairs a 19-year-old serial killer with a celebrity animal handler shepherding an American TV darling \u2014 his chimpanzee, Spanky. Directed by Jeffrey Darling, written by Evan M. Wiener. Produced by Marc Benardout, Hugh Broder, James Harris, Jeremy Kotin, Mark Lane. With Jacob Elordi, Zachary Quinto.<\/p>\n
I.S.S. (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as nuclear war begins on Earth. Reeling from these events, astronauts and cosmonauts receive similar orders: take control of the station at any cost. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, written by Nick Shafir. Produced by Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell. With Chris Messina, Ariana DeBose, Pilou Asb\u00e6k, John Gallagher Jr., Costa Ronin, Maria Mashkova.<\/p>\n
John Early: Now More Than Ever (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A comedy special by way of The Last Waltz, New York\u2019s alt-comedy godfather John Early performs his silly, surreal, spontaneous stand-up set in front of a live audience, a full band \u2026 and his parents. Directed by Emily Allan, Leah Hennessey. Produced by John Early, Dave Kneebone, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Janel Kranking. An HBO Original Release.<\/p>\n
LaRoy (U.S., France) \u2013 World Premiere. After discovering his wife\u2019s affair, Ray Jepsen plans to kill himself, but fate intervenes. Through a bizarre turn of events, he is mistaken for a low-rent hired killer and decides to become one. Directed and written by Shane Atkinson. Produced by Caddy Vanasirikul, S\u00e9bastien Aubert, J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Guiraud. With John Magaro, Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, Megan Stevenson, Matthew Del Negro, Brad Leland.<\/p>\n
The Lesson, (UK) \u2013 World Premiere. A young novelist eager to make a name for himself begins tutoring the son of one of the most influential writers in the world. Good intentions soon give way to suspicion as darker motivations surface and the lines of master and prot\u00e9g\u00e9 are blurred. Directed by Alice Troughton, written by Alex MacKeith. Produced by Camille Gatin, Cassandra Sigsgaard, Judy Tossell, Fabien Westerhoff. With Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack, Stephen McMillan, Crispin Letts. A Bleecker Street release.<\/p>\n
The Line (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Coming-of-age feature The Line explores the moral ambiguity of loyalty to tradition, as seen through a college sophomore in the throes of fraternity culture. Directed by Ethan Berger, written by Ethan Berger, Alex Russek. Produced by Alexandre Dauman, Jack Parker, Adam Paulsen, Lije Sarki. With Alex Wolff, Lewis Pullman, Halle Bailey, Austin Abrams, Angus Cloud, Scoot McNairy, John Malkovich.<\/p>\n
The Listener
\nVenice Film Festival
\nThe Listener (U.S.) \u2013 North American Premiere. An understated drama about a night in the life of a mental health helpline volunteer, The Listener is a stirring testament to the power of empathy. Directed by Steve Buscemi, written by Alessandra Camon. Produced by Wren Arthur, Steve Buscemi, Oren Moverman, Lauren Hantz, Tessa Thompson. With Tessa Thompson.<\/p>\n
Maggie Moore(s) (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A small-town sheriff is baffled when two women with the same name get murdered days apart. Things quickly ratchet up in this comedy that reunites leading Mad Men alumni. Directed by John Slattery, written by Paul Bernbaum. Produced by John Slattery, Vincent Newman, Dan Reardon, Santosh Govindaraju, Nancy Leopardi, Ross Kohn. With Jon Hamm, Tina Fey, Micah Stock, Nick Mohammed, Happy Anderson, Mary Holland. A Screen Media release.<\/p>\n
The Miracle Club (Ireland, UK) \u2013 World Premiere. Three close friends who have never left the outskirts of Dublin (much less Ireland) get the journey of a lifetime \u2013 a visit to Lourdes, the picturesque French town and place of miracles. Directed by Thaddeus O\u2019Sullivan, written by Joshua D. Maurer, Timothy Prager, Jimmy Smallhorne. Produced by Joshua D. Maurer, Alixandre Witlin, Chris Curling, Larry Bass, Aaron Farrell, John Gleeson, Os\u00edn O\u2019Neill. With Laura Linney, Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, Agnes O\u2019Casey, Stephen Rea. A Sony Pictures Classics release.<\/p>\n
Our Son (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Fed up with the state of his relationship, Gabriel files for divorce from his partner of 13 years, Nicky. Thus begins their complex journey to find themselves and support their son along the way. Directed by Bill Oliver, written by Peter Nickowitz, Bill Oliver. Produced by Fernando Loureiro, Eric Binns, Guilherme Coelho, Jennifer 8. Lee, Christopher Lin. With Billy Porter, Luke Evans, Robin Weigert, Andrew Rannells, Isaac Powell, Phylicia Rashad.<\/p>\n
The Perfect Find (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Looking for a fresh start, a forty-year-old returns to the workforce, where she must navigate a challenging workplace, a demanding boss, and a lusty secret romance. directed by Numa Perrier, written by Leigh Davenport. Produced by Glendon Palmer, Gabrielle Union, Jeff Morrone, Codie Elaine Oliver, Tommy Oliver. With Gabrielle Union, Keith Powers, Aisha Hinds, DB Woodside, Janet Hubert, Alani \u201cLa La\u201d Anthony, Gina Torres. A Netflix release.<\/p>\n
Shortcomings (U.S.) \u2013 New York Premiere. A biting satire following the romantic journeys of its trio of protagonists, led by an appealingly misanthropic Justin H. Min, Shortcomings is a charming, witty and hilarious directorial debut from Randall Park. Directed by Randall Park, written by Adrian Tomine. Produced by Hieu Ho, Randall Park, Michael Golamco, Margot Hand, Jennifer Berman, Howard Cohen, Eric d\u2019Arbeloff. With Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Debby Ryan, Tavi Gevinson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jacob Batalon, Timothy Simons. A Sony Pictures Classics Release.<\/p>\n
SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY<\/p>\n
All Up in the Biz (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. In All Up in the Biz, director Sacha Jenkins creates a collage of celebrity interviews, rare film, reenactments, and playful animation to share how Biz Markie left his mark on the history of hip-hop. Directed by Sacha Jenkins. Produced by Andre Wilkins, Djali Brown-Cepeda.<\/p>\n
American Son (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Author Jay Caspian Kang\u2019s astute, incisive directorial debut tells the story of Asian American tennis prodigy Michael Chang, the youngest player to win a men\u2019s Grand Slam tournament. Directed by Jay Caspian Kang. Produced by Laura Dodd, Cora Atkinson. An ESPN Films release.<\/p>\n
Anthem (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. What would it sound like to have a national anthem that actually reflects America? Anthem follows composer Kris Bowers and producer DJ Dahi on a road trip across the country to find out.Directed by Peter Nicks. Produced by Peter Nicks, Kris Bowers, Sean Havey, Chris L. Jenkins, Ryan Coogler. A Hulu release.<\/p>\n
BS High (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. After a nationally televised high school football game between top-ranked IMG Academy and unknown Bishop Sycamore ended with an IMG blowout win, it\u2019s discovered that Bishop Sycamore isn\u2019t at all what it seems. Directed by Martin Desmond Roe, Travon Free. Produced by Jack Turner, Spencer Paysinger, Todd Schulman, Constance Schwartz-Morini, Adam McKay, Michael Strahan, Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin. An HBO Sports Documentaries release.<\/p>\n
Comedy of War: Laughter in Ukraine (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Four Ukrainian stand-up comics tour their homeland, bringing laughter and joy as a form of resistance and recovery amid wartime. This heartfelt documentary beautifully portrays the enduring human spirit and comedy\u2019s healing power. Directed by Christopher Walters. Produced by Krista Liney.<\/p>\n
Common Ground (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Sobering yet hopeful, Common Ground exposes the interconnectedness of American farming policy, politics and illness. Follow the solution-driven plight of Regenerative Farmers as they make a case for soil health across the continent and beyond. Directed by Rebecca Tickell, Josh Tickell. Produced by Rebecca Tickell, Josh Tickell, Eric Dillon. Recipient of the 2023 Human\/Nature Award.<\/p>\n
Every Body (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Three intersex people challenge a heteronormative system of secrecy and non-consensual surgery. Every Body is Oscar-nominated documentarian Julie Cohen\u2019s impassioned battle cry for the rights and dignity of intersex children and adults in the United States. Directed by Julie Cohen. Produced by Tommy Nguyen, Molly O\u2019Brien. A Focus Features release.<\/p>\n
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. With idiosyncratic style and an eye toward the future of fashion, Patricia Field has always been shaping culture. Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field brings us into the mind of the one-of-a-kind visionary and queer icon. Directed by Michael Selditch. Produced by Donald Zuckerman, Samuel J. Paul, Michael Selditch, Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins, Luisa Law, Tricia Weber Youssi, Ryan Price, Lori Zuckerman.<\/p>\n
Invisible Beauty (U.S.) \u2013 New York Premiere. This documentary about the life of model and activist Bethann Hardison is both a fascinating life story and an irrefutable argument for the importance of diversity and inclusion. Directed by Bethann Hardison, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Tcheng. Produced by Lisa Cort\u00e9s.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Basic (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A compelling look at Universal Basic Income pilot programs in U.S. cities, It\u2019s Basic follows those spearheading the movement to combat inequality and poverty. Directed by Marc Levin. Produced by Michael Tubbs, Daphne Pinkerson, Auri Akerele, Elizabeth Sehring.<\/p>\n
The League (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Baseball isn\u2019t the game we know and love without the contribution of Black Americans. Director Sam Pollard explores the incredible history of the Negro Leagues, its impact on the sport of baseball, and the players that still resonate through history to this day. Directed by Sam Pollard. Produced by Dave Sirulnick, Jen Isaacson, Robin Espinola, Byron Motley, Ahmir \u201cQuestlove\u201d Thompson, Tariq Trotter. A Magnolia Pictures release.<\/p>\n
Milli Vanilli (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Filmmaker Luke Korem looks back on the origins and eventual fallout of a one-hit-wonder. Milli Vanilli scrutinizes the dreams of singers Rob & Fab, who fell prey to greedy tactics, causing their downfall. Directed by Luke Korem. Produced by Luke Korem, Bradley Jackson.<\/p>\n
Minted (U.S., Canada, Cuba, Netherlands, India, Nigeria) \u2013 World Premiere. Director Nicholas Bruckman brings a fascinating look at the intersection of art, commerce and digital ownership through the rise and crash of the NFT market. Directed by Nicholas Bruckman. Produced by Shawn Hazelett, Rahilla Zafar.<\/p>\n
Open Heart (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Open Heart is an intimate profile of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist\u2019s struggles to return to hockey after heart surgery. Directed by Jonathan Hock. Produced by Philip Aromando, Erin Leyden, Larry Robbins.<\/p>\n
Poisoned: The Danger in Our Food (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Foodborne pathogens kill thousands of people in the U.S. every year. The urgent documentary Poisoned: The Danger in Our Food is a call to action for the officials who have the power to mitigate this danger. Directed by Stephanie Soechtig. Produced by Ross Girard, Ross Dinerstein, Rebecca Evans. A Netflix release.<\/p>\n
Rise \u2013 the Siya Kolisi Story (South Africa) \u2013 World Premiere. Chronicling the legendary story of the first Black captain of the South Africa National Rugby Union Team, Rise \u2013 the Siya Kolisi Story shows a rebellious young star as he becomes a leader, and ultimately a cultural icon. Directed by Tebogo Malope. Produced by Jon Day.<\/p>\n
Ron Delsener Presents (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Ron Delsener was the most influential concert promoter in New York. In addition to looking back at his career, this documentary shows that the now 86-year-old Delsener still has a spring in his step. Directed by Jake Sumner. Produced by Jake Sumner, James A. Smith, Margaret Loeb. <\/p>\n
The Saint of Second Chances (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. The Saint of Second Chances explores the legendary Major League Baseball promoter and owner, Bill Veeck. From \u201cDisco Demolition\u201d to fireworks in the outfield, Veeck\u2019s stunts are credited with forever making watching baseball more fun. Directed by Morgan Neville, Jeff Malmberg. Produced by Danny Breen, Morgan Neville, Jon Berg. A Netflix release.<\/p>\n
The Space Race (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Highlighting the experiences of the first Black astronauts through decades of archival footage and interviews, The Space Race is a reflective illumination on the burden of breaking barriers. Directed by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Lisa Cort\u00e9s. Produced by Keero Birla.<\/p>\n
\u2018Stan Lee\u2019
\nTribeca Festival
\nStan Lee (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Tracing his life from his upbringing in New York as Stanley Lieber to the rise of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee tells the story of Stan Lee\u2019s life, career, and legacy using his own words and personal archival material. Directed by David Gelb. Produced by David Gelb, Jason Sterman and Brian McGinn. A Disney+ release.<\/p>\n
Sunday Best (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. An affectionate documentary about the career of pioneering television host Ed Sullivan, Sunday Best pays particular attention to Sullivan\u2019s platforming of Black musicians during the civil rights era. Directed by Sacha Jenkins. Produced by Rafael Marmor, Margo Precht Speciale, Christopher Leggett, Peter Bittenbender, Mark Monroe.<\/p>\n
Taylor Mac\u2019s 24-Decade History of Popular Music (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. This riotous concert film documents New York theater legend Taylor Mac\u2019s joyous, challenging, and ostentatiously queer 24-hour musical performance. Featuring virtuoso musicians, innovative costumes, and the American myth as told by sailor\u2019s ditties, disco, and sugary pop alike, Mac\u2019s cathartic celebration is not to be missed. Directed by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman. Produced by Joel Stillerman, Linda Brumbach, Alisa Regas, Taylor Mac, Mari Rivera. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\n
This Is Not Financial Advice (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Retail investors, including \u201cDogecoin Millionaire\u201d Glauber Contessoto, navigate the burgeoning, lucrative and volatile world of cryptocurrency. Directed by Chris Temple, Zach Ingrasci. Produced by Jenna Kelly, Carrie Weprin, Martine Phelan-Roberts.<\/p>\n
Untitled Nicky Nodjoumi (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. In this hybrid political thriller and verit\u00e9 portrait documentary, Sara Nodjoumi, working with co-director and husband, Till Schauder, makes her directorial debut with this personal film, diving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 \u201ctreasonous\u201d paintings by her father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi. Directed by Sara Nodjoumi, Till Schauder. Produced by Sara Nodjoumi, Till Schauder. An HBO Documentary release.<\/p>\n
We Dare to Dream (UK) \u2013 World Premiere. An inspirational, intimate story of resilience and freedom, We Dare To Dream follows athletes on their journey to become part of the refugee Olympic team in Tokyo 2020. Directed by Waad al-Kateab. Produced by Joanna Natasegara.<\/p>\n
Your Fat Friend (U.S., UK) \u2013 World Premiere. Popular anonymous blogger Aubrey Gordon spent five years writing about the realities of living as a self-described \u201cvery fat person.\u201d Now, she is about to face the public for the very first time. Directed and produced by Jeanie Finlay.<\/p>\n
SPOTLIGHT+ <\/p>\n
Tribeca\u2019s unique Spotlight+ events bring the film experience off the screen with live events, performances, and conversations after each screening.<\/p>\n
Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall (U.S., Jamaica) \u2013 World Premiere. New York City is the Fifteenth Parish in this documentary about the city\u2019s role in the evolution of Dancehall, with legends like Shaggy and Sean Paul on hand to help tell the story. Directed by Ben DiGiacomo, Dutty Vanier. Produced by Amy DiGiacomo, Jay Will, Ben DiGiacomo, Ramfis Myrthil, AJ Leon. After the Movie: Performance by Dancehall legends.<\/p>\n
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. After 40 years, the singer of \u201cI Will Survive\u201d makes her comeback with a new gospel album. This poignant documentary chronicles Gloria Gaynor\u2019s struggles with ageism and financial ruin on the journey to have her voice heard once more. directed by Betsy Schechter. Produced by Betsy Schechter. After the Movie: A performance by the one and only Gloria Gaynor.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Only Life After All (U.S.) \u2013 New York Premiere. A revealing exploration of the beloved duo The Indigo Girls \u2014 from their serendipitous meeting at Emory University to their worldwide acclaim \u2014 It\u2019s Only Life After All beautifully demonstrates how the musical pair has always remained authentic to their roots as artists, activists, and friends. Directed by Alexandria Bombach. Produced by Kathlyn Horan, Jess Devaney, Anya Rous, Alexandria Bombach. After the Movie: Songwriting Masterclass by Indigo Girls.<\/p>\n
Rather (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Rather is a long overdue tribute to an icon of journalism, a late-in-life Twitter superstar, father, husband, and voice of reason, compassion and brilliance\u2014Dan Rather. Directed by Frank Marshall. Produced by Frank Marshall, Jenifer Westphal, Joe Plummer, Jeff Hasler, Ethan Goldman, Aly Parker. After the Movie: A conversation with Peabody Award-winning news anchor Dan Rather and director Frank Marshall.<\/p>\n
Scream of My Blood: A Gogol Bordello Story (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Following the Russian invasion of his native Ukraine, Eugene H\u00fctz recalls the influence Ukrainian and Roma culture had on him in this globe-spanning history of his punk band Gogol Bordello. Directed by Nate Pommer. Produced by Shawn Killebre. After the Movie: A performance by Gogol Bordello.<\/p>\n
Songs About Fucking (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Songs About Fucking introduces the artist, showman and robe-clad raconteur Marc Rebillet as he embarks on one of the first live music tours after COVID lockdown. Directed by James Gallagher. Produced by Lizzie Shapiro, Andrew Swett, Gus Deardoff. After the Movie: A musical Q&A with Marc Rebillet.<\/p>\n
Uncharted (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Filmmaker Beth Aala goes behind the scenes of Alicia Keys\u2019 \u201cShe Is the Music\u201d songwriting camp in this revealing look at the music business. Through the experiences of young Black and Brown women, we are shown how hard it is to succeed in a world granting very little access and opportunity for them. Directed and produced by Beth Aala. Executive produced by Abby Greensfelder. After the Movie: A performance from She Is the Music artists, curated by Alicia Keys.<\/p>\n
Waitress, the Musical \u2013 Live on Broadway! (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. The hit Broadway musical about a small-town pie baker with big dreams gets the silver screen treatment. Directed by Brett Sullivan, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, book by Jessie Nelson. Produced by Michael Roiff, Barry Weissler, Fran Weissler, Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, Paul Morphos. With Sara Bareilles, Charity Ang\u00e9l Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling, Dakin Matthews. After the Movie: A special performance from Sara Bareilles.<\/p>\n
VIEWPOINTS<\/p>\n
Tribeca\u2019s home for distinct points of view and bold directorial visions, Viewpoints discovers the most boundary-pushing, rule-breaking new voices in independent film.<\/p>\n
Apolonia, Apolonia (Denmark, Poland) \u2013 North American Premiere. The striking character-driven documentary Apolonia, Apolonia dives into the exhilarating lifestyle of a young French painter. Filmmaker Lea Glob\u2019s intimate exploration of Apolonia Sokol\u2019s creative pursuits and setbacks results in poignant and deeply-felt storytelling. Directed by Lea Glob. Produced by Sidsel Siersted.<\/p>\n
Asog (Philippines, Canada) \u2013 World Premiere. This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Se\u00e1n\u200c Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines. Directed by Se\u00e1n Devlin, written by Se\u00e1n Devlin, Jaya, Arnel Pablo. Produced by Amanda Ernst. With Jaya, Arnel Pablo, Ricky Gacho Jr.<\/p>\n
Break the Game (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Record-breaking gamer Narcissa Wright grapples with her toxic obsession for attention and her space in the streaming community after coming out as transgender, all while attempting to set a new world record for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Directed and produced by Jane M. Wagner.<\/p>\n
Catching Dust (UK, Spain) \u2013 World Premiere. A young couple living through turmoil at a commune in the heart of Big Bend gets a visit from New York transplants seeking a new lease on life. Tensions boil over and egos come to a head, leaving everyone frayed and on the edge of disaster. Directed and written by Stuart Gatt. Produced by Mark David, Jon Katz, Edward R. Pressman, Stuart Gatt. With Erin Moriarty, Jai Courtney, Dina Shihabi, Ryan Corr.<\/p>\n
Chasing Chasing Amy (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. A filmmaker goes on a journey of self-discovery while making a documentary on the development and creation of Kevin Smith\u2019s controversial LGBTQ+ film, Chasing Amy. Directed by Sav Rodgers. Produced by Alex Schmider, Carrie Radigan, Lela Meadow-Conner, Matthew Mills, Sav Rodgers.<\/p>\n
Deep Sea (China, Netherlands) \u2013 North American Premiere. The visually remarkable coming-of-age animated film Deep Sea thrusts a young girl down to a dreamlike aquatic world where she encounters bizarre creatures and fights to reconnect with her mother. Employing sumptuous watercolor and 3D animation, Tian\u2019s film is a feast for the eyes and heart. Directed and written by Xiaopeng Tian. Produced by Qiao Yi. With Wang Tingwen, Su Xin, Teng Kuixing, Yang Ting, Ji Jing, Fang Taochen.<\/p>\n
Hey Viktor! (Canada) \u2013 World Premiere. Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals in this smart, irreverent new comedy. Directed by Cody Lightning, written by Cody Lightning, Samuel Miller. Produced by Samuel Miller, Blackhorse Lowe, Joshua Jackson, Kyle Thomas, Sara Corry, Blake McWilliam. With Cody Lightning, Hannah Cheesman, Simon Baker, Adam Beach, Gary Farmer, Irene Bedard, Colin Mochrie.<\/p>\n
Kim\u2019s Video (U.S.) \u2013 New York Premiere. For decades, Kim\u2019s Video was a gold mine of extraordinary films until its collection vanished into Italy amid a mysterious sale. Now, take a deep dive into the unbelievable true story of the New York video store and cultural landmark beloved by cinephiles. Directed by David Redmon, Ashley Sabin. Produced by Francesco Galavotti, David Redmon, Ashley Sabin, Dale Smith, Deborah Smith, Rebecca Tabasky.<\/p>\n
The Last Night of Amore (Italy) \u2013 North American Premiere. Lieutenant Franco Amore is about to retire after 35 years dedicated to the Italian State Police, until a tempting offer arrives on his last day on the job. Writer-director Andrea Di Stefano delivers a contemporary mafia tale involving greed, corruption, and, of course, family affairs. Directed and written by Andrea Di Stefano. Produced by Francesco Melzi d\u2019Eril, Gabriele Moratti, Marco Colombo, Marco Cohen, Benedetto Habib, Fabrizio Donvito, Daniel Campos Pavoncelli. With Pierfrancesco Favino, Linda Caridi. <\/p>\n
Melody of Love (Ethiopia, Belgium, Argentina, Germany) \u2013 World Premiere. Ethiopian jazz guitarist Michael is called upon by his mother to leave Addis Ababa and join her in Brussels, stoking his deep resentment toward European entitlement in this rich, evocative meditation on the internalized weight of colonialism. Directed and written by Edmundo Bejarano. Produced by Carlos Vargas. With Elijah Akalu.<\/p>\n
\u00d6te (Turkey) \u2013 World Premiere. \u00d6te follows Lela, a Black woman from New York City traveling alone through Turkey. In no rush to reach her destination, Lela is happily sidetracked by the chance encounters her journey provides. Directed and written by Edmundo Bejarano. Produced by Carlos Vargas. With Iman Artwell-Freeman, Eren Acili, G\u00fcls\u00fcm \u00d6lgen, Ziya Sundan\u00e7ikmaz. <\/p>\n
Playland (U.S.) \u2013 North American Premiere. Haunting, whimsical, and exquisitely realized, Playland pays tribute to a long-lost Boston gay bar and the beautiful queer souls who gave it life. Directed and written by Georden West. Produced by Russell Sheaffer, Hannah McSwiggen, Danielle Cooper.<\/p>\n
MIDNIGHT<\/p>\n
Surprising, shocking, frightening, and thrilling, Tribeca Midnight is the destination for the best in horror and more for late-night audiences.<\/p>\n
One Night with Adela (Spain) \u2013 World Premiere. After her night shift ends, Adela goes on a drug-fueled, violent rampage of furious revenge on those who ruined her in this remarkably paced, audacious debut. Directed and written by Hugo Ruiz. Produced by Roberto Valent\u00edn Carrera, Pedro Az\u00f3n Ram\u00f3n y Cajal, Israel Luengo Arana, Hugo Ruiz, Fausto Arias Figuerola-Ferretti, Tote Trenas. With Laura Gal\u00e1n, Gemma Nierga, Jimmy Barnat\u00e1n, Rosal\u00eda Omil, Raudel Raul, Fernando Moraleda. <\/p>\n
Perpetrator, (U.S., France) \u2013 North American Premiere. Teenager Jonny gains supernatural abilities through a mystical transformation, just as girls from her new school go missing. Jonny takes the investigation into her own hands in this coming-of-age, feminist horror-noir. Directed and written by Jennifer Reeder. Produced by Derek Bish\u00e9, Gregory Chambet. With Kiah McKirnan, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Lowell, Melanie Liburd, Ireon Roach. A Shudder release.<\/p>\n
The Seeding (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. When a hiker gets lost in the desert, a gang of feral children propelled by haunting legacies traps him in a sadistic battle for survival with a frightening endgame. Directed and written by Barnaby Clay. Produced by Brian R. Etting. With Scott Haze, Kate Lyn Sheil.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll Never Find Me (Australia) \u2013 World Premiere. During a rampaging storm, a shaken young woman arrives at a stranger\u2019s door in an RV park seeking shelter. They both question motives and desires as things escalate to a deadly, bizarre showdown. Directed by Josiah Allen, Indianna Bell, written by Indianna Bell. Produced by Josiah Allen, Indianna Bell, Jordan Cowan, Christine Williams. With Jordan Cowan, Brendan Rock.<\/p>\n
ESCAPE FROM TRIBECA<\/p>\n
Our Psychotronic Sidebar presenting genre movies from around the globe, giveaways, and special events sure to please even the rowdiest movie lovers.<\/p>\n
Adipurush (India) \u2013 World Premiere. Reimagining the epic Indian poem \u201cRamayana,\u201d the big-budgeted visual feast Adipurush tells the tale of a prince on a mission to rescue his wife from a ten-headed demon overlord. Directed by Om Raut, written by Om Raut, Manoj Muntashir Shukla. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, Rajesh Nair. With Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh.<\/p>\n
Enter the Clones of Bruce (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. Get ready to play a game of death \u2026 and another \u2026 and another. The wild documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce dives into the Bruce Lee exploitation craze, otherwise known as Bruceploitation. Directed by David Gregory. Produced by David Gregory, Carl Daft, Frank Djeng, Vivian Wong, Michael Worth. A Severin Films release.<\/p>\n
Enter the Dragon (Hong Kong, U.S.). One of the most influential crowd pleasers of all time, Enter the Dragon became a global phenomenon along with its beloved star, the legendary Bruce Lee. Join us for this 50th anniversary screening and celebrate the legacy of this superstar performer and choreographer. Exciting, hilarious and jaw dropping. Directed by Robert Clouse, written by Michael Allin. Produced by Paul Heller, Andre Morgan, Fred Weintraub. After the Movie: Co-star Angela Mao and producer Andre Morgan will speak about Bruce Lee and the production of the film, and the Andersons Martial Arts Academy will lead a performance and an audience participation ceremony in honor of his passing 50 years ago.<\/p>\n
Final Cut (France) \u2013 New York Premiere. In this clever and raucous \u201crequel\u201d of the Japanese cult hit One Cut of the Dead, a French film crew hilariously struggles to pull off an ambitious, livestreamed, single-take filming of the alien zombie apocalypse. Directed and written by Michel Hazanavicius. Produced by Michel Hazanavicius, Alain de la Mata, No\u00e9mie Devide, Brahim Chioua, Vincent Maraval, John Penotti. With B\u00e9r\u00e9nice Bejo, Romain Duris. A Kino Lorber release.<\/p>\n
Suitable Flesh, (U.S.) \u2013 World Premiere. After murdering her young patient, a once-esteemed psychiatrist helplessly watches her life spiral into a nightmarish maelstrom of supernatural hysteria and gruesome deaths, all linked to a seemingly unstoppable ancient curse. Directed by Joe Lynch, written by Dennis Paoli. Produced by Barbara Crampton, Bob Portal, Joe Wicker, Inderpal Singh. With Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Bruce Davison, Johnathon Schaech, Barbara Crampton, Jonah Ray.<\/p>\n
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