Lemonade Blessing | Tribeca Festival 2025
By Andrew Plimpton June 26, 2025
Much of this coming-of-ager is so convincingly awkward that I kept needing to hide my face in embarrassment.
Much of this coming-of-ager is so convincingly awkward that I kept needing to hide my face in embarrassment.
Three films brought the British Invasion of the 1980s roaring back to life.
Among this year’s narrative selections were three New York City–centered films making their world premieres—two of which audiences should definitely keep an eye on.
One of the great pleasures of the festival was being part of an audience discovering international gems
Two heavy-hitting dramas stood out, both powered by immersive performances.
Two manic comedies—one wild, the other more tender—left a strong impression.
Director Ferzan Özpetek and actor Toni Servillo are back in the annual showcase.
Among the festival’s rich selection, three must-see highlights stand out, all still seeking distribution in the United States.
The festival takes viewers to glitzy, gaudy Monaco; the former Yugoslavia; and a rapidly changing Bulgarian village.