Film at Lincoln Center will host the complete retrospective of Austrian filmmaker Jessica Hausner titled Jessica Hausner: The Miracle Worker, from November 8 to 10.
Foreign Films
YEVA, the First Film by an Iranian-Armenian Female Filmmaker Opens in Theaters in Late October
The first film by an Iranian-Armenian female filmmaker, Yeva An Armenian Story directed by Anahid Abad will open in theaters in late October.
4 Animation Films Nominated for European Film Awards 2019
The European Film Academy announced the four animated feature films nominated for the award EUROPEAN ANIMATED FEATURE FILM 2019.
Watch Trailer for Dutch Action-Drama BLOODY MARIE Starring Susanne Wolff
Uncork’d Entertainment released the trailer for Lennert Hillege and Guido van Driel‘s acclaimed Dutch action-drama Bloody Marie, set for release beginning November 1.
REZO, Docu-Animation Film on Georgian Artist Rezo Gabriadze to Open in LA
Rezo, a new film that mixes documentary storytelling and animation, directed by Leo Gabriadze will open in October in Los Angeles.
Ecuador Picks Human Trafficking Thriller LA MALA NOCHE for Oscar Race
Gabriela Calvache’s La Mala Noche (The Longest Night), has been selected as Ecuador’s candidate in the International Feature Film competition at the 92nd edition of the Academy Awards.
6 Films Nominated for European Film Awards – European Discovery 2019 Award
The European Film Academy announced the nominees for the European Discovery 2019 – Prix FIPRESCI, presented to a director for a first full-length feature film.
93 Countries to Compete for International Feature Film Oscar at 92nd Academy Awards
Ninety-three countries have submitted films for consideration in the International Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards.
Marcela Arteaga’s THE GUARDIAN OF MEMORY to US Premiere at Margaret Mead Film Fest
The Guardian of Memory (El guardián de la memoria), by Mexican director Marcela Arteaga, will have its U.S. premiere at the 2019 Margaret Mead Film Festival.
French Comedy-Drama CYRANO, MY LOVE Opens in Theaters on October 18
The French comedy-drama CYRANO, MY LOVE, by writer, director, actor Alexis Michalik, adapted from his award-winning stage play Edmond, opens October 18th in NY and LA.
Wild Ukrainian RomCom JUST SEX, NOTHING PERSONAL Hits US Theaters in October
The wild and sexy Ukrainian romantic comedy Just Sex, Nothing Personal from director Olga Ryashina, comes to North America theaters this October.
IFC Films to Release Czech Oscar Entry THE PAINTED BIRD in US
The Painted Bird directed by Václav Marhoul and Czech Oscar entry for the Foreign-Language category at the 92nd Academy Awards has been acquired by IFC Films for a 2020 release.
Oscars 2020 – Sundance Winner QUEEN OF HEARTS is Denmark’s Entry for Best International Film
Queen of Hearts, winner of the Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival has been selected as Denmark’s contender in the International Feature Film category at the 2020 Academy Awards.
Juan Solanas’ LET IF BE LAW Takes Green Scarves Protest to San Sebastian Festival to Demand Approval of the Abortion Law in Argentina
San Sebastian Festival will join calls for approval of the abortion law in Argentina by filling itself with green scarves and screening the film La ola verde (Que sea ley) / Let It Be Law by Juan Solanas,
THE LAKE VAMPIRE Based on Real-life Venezuelan Serial Killer Opens in US Theaters on September 27
The Lake Vampire (El vampiro del lago) is based on the novel “A Vampire in Maracaibo” inspired by the real-life case of Zacarías Ortega, one of Venezuela’s most notorious serial killers known for drinking the blood of his victims.
Political Documentary A GERMAN YOUTH Opens in LA on October 11th
Big World Pictures will release the documentary film A GERMAN YOUTH (Une Jeunesse Allemande) by Jean-Gabriel Périot in Los Angeles.
First Look at SANCTORUM, First Mexican Film to Close Venice Critics’ Week
Sanctorum directed by Joshua Gil will close Venice International Film Critics’ Week 2019. Filmed in Mixe language, Sanctorum will be the first Mexican film to close the festival.
Colombia Picks Sundance Winner MONOS for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
Monos which won a Special Jury Award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, will represent Colombia in the international feature film category for the 2020 Oscars and Goya awards.
Brazil Picks Melodrama THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF EURÍDICE GUSMÃO for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão, by Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz, will represent Brazil in the international feature film category for the 2020 Oscars.
ROMA Wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2019 for Best Film of the Year
ROMA has been chosen as best film of 2019 by the International Federation of Film Critics, FIPRESCI.
AN UNEXPECTED LOVE and World Premiere of DAYS OF LIGHT Bookend 2019 AFI Latin American Film Festival Lineup
The 2019 AFI Latin American Film Festival will take place September 12 to October 2 and showcase 53 films, nearly 40% of the films are directed by women.
Romania Picks Mafia Drama THE WHISTLERS for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
The Whistlers (La Gomera) directed by Corneliu Porumboi is Romania’s pick for submission in the Best International Feature Film category of the 2020 Oscars.
Japan Picks Animated Film WEATHERING WITH YOU for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
The animated film Weathering With You (Tenki no ko) directed by Makoto Shinkai has been selected to represent Japan in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2020 Oscars.
Turkey Selects Semih Kaplanoğlu’s COMMITMENT-ASH for 2020 Oscar Race for Best International Film
Commitment – Ash (Bağlılık – Aslı) directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu has been selected as Turkey’s candidate for the 92nd Academy Awards in the category of Best International Film.