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“HOME STORIES”
THE STORY – Unbeknownst to her mother, Lea, with her father’s approval, is auditioning for a German talent show. She has a calm demeanour on stage and has a great voice, so the judges admire her. However, after being asked what defines her as a person, Lea can’t come up with an answer, so her search…
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“THE EDUCATION OF JANE CUMMING”
THE STORY – Edinburgh, 1810. Teachers Jane Pirie and Marianne Woods embark on their dream of an independent life together and open a boarding school. Their lives are changed forever when a wealthy aristocrat enrols Jane Cumming, her “illegitimate” 15-year-old grandchild from India. The teachers struggle to integrate the girl who remains an outsider among her classmates.…
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“LALI”
THE STORY – In the dappled shade of the jamun tree and the spice-laden hush of her kitchen, Zeba moves like a whisper. Newly wed to Sajawal, a man-child haunted by his own reflection, she seeks refuge in two women: Sohni Ammi, her feisty mother-in-law whose sharp tongue hides a big heart; and Bholi, her quiet…
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“ANYMART”
THE STORY – Sakai is the assistant manager at a convenience store, his working days determined by routine. Without any hint of emotion, he deflects the annoying customers and follows the rigid rules that the store owner imposes on the staff. When the ambitious Ogawa is employed part-time, Sakai increasingly begins to question his role in…
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“QUEEN AT SEA”
THE STORY – Amanda and her stepfather, Martin, struggle with a moral issue that divides them. Has Amanda’s mother, Leslie, who is suffering from advanced dementia, lost the ability to make critical decisions in her own best interests? And, if so, who is responsible – a spouse, a child, an institution – for making such a…
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The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With “The Devil Is Busy” Filmmakers Geeta Gandbhir & Christalyn Hampton
“The Devil Is Busy” is an American documentary short film, directed by Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton, which follows an Atlanta abortion clinic besieged by protesters. Following its world premiere at Doc NYC, producer HBO Documentary Films released the film for streaming, and it has since been nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at…
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The Sundance Film Festival Announces Official Venues For Its Milestone Colorado Debut In 2027
Today, the Sundance Film Festival announces the 2027 edition will make its Boulder, Colorado, debut on January 21st–31st, 2027. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location. Mark your calendars for the seminal gathering where artists and audiences will converge to explore bold storytelling and celebrate independent film. The…
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Is The Best Supporting Actor Race Back To Being Sean Penn’s To Lose?
It seemed that when “One Battle After Another” premiered in September, Sean Penn’s despicable, instantly iconic Steven Lockjaw would earn him his third Oscar. As this award season began to unfold, we were told a different story, with his costar Benicio Del Toro surprisingly winning many of the early critics groups, including the New York…
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