Film-Forward

Rodeo

At once raw and highly stylized, Rodeo fires up a rebel-without-a-cause spirit that lets its woman warrior run free.

The Innocent

Noémie Merlant is so vivacious, funny, and determined that her César Award for her performance here is certainly deserved.

Inside

In this episodic survivalist tale, Willem Dafoe plays an art thief who gets stuck in a sealed-off condominium after a heist goes awry.

Fremont, Mami Wata, Silent Love | First Look 2023

Though dissimilar, these three films have at least one commonality. Anxiety about the changing world animates, in different ways, this trio.

Unwelcome

The film’s killer puppets committing absolute and brutal mayhem will tickle the heart of any fan of low-budget ’80s and early ’90s horror.

Punch

A sensitive portrayal of rural New Zealand life, teeming with themes of masculinity, angst, and sexual exploration.

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema | 2023

Post-colonial fallout reverberates through several strong films at the 2023 edition of the annual festival.

Palm Trees and Power Lines

The story of how a lonely, teenage girl is groomed and exploited by an older man.

La Civil

A gripping drama that dabbles in ambiguity more than thrills.