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TIFF 2025 has announced a diverse lineup including films that previously premiered at Sundance and Cannes, as well as new world premieres from notable directors and stars, showcasing global storytelling and culture, with the festival running from September 4-14, 2025.
The 2025 Tribeca Festival showcased a diverse lineup of films and media, highlighting local New York stories like the documentary 'Raoul’s, a New York Story,' as well as international entries from Korea, India, and Chile. Notable selections include culinary-themed dramas, provocative documentaries on artists, and dark comedies addressing contemporary issues like gun culture and online loneliness, emphasizing the festival's focus on innovation and transformation.
The Golden Globes nominations highlight a strong international influence in film, with Cannes Film Festival entries like 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance' receiving multiple nods. 'Emilia Pérez' set a record with 10 nominations in the Musical or Comedy category. The TV nominations reflect Emmy winners, with shows like 'The Bear' and 'Only Murders In The Building' leading. Netflix emerged as a major contender with 13 film and 23 TV nominations, showcasing its dominance in the awards circuit.
The article highlights the best arthouse movies of 2023, focusing on films that were not released in mainstream theaters but were made accessible through streaming platforms like Criterion Channel and Mubi. The selected films include "The Taste of Things," a sensory experience set in 19th century France; "The Eight Mountains," a friendship spanning 40 years in the Italian alps; "Return to Seoul," a story of a Korean adoptee searching for her biological parents; "Showing Up," a portrayal of a sculptor's life in Portland; "Godland," a visually stunning journey of a Danish priest in 19th-century Iceland; "Passages," a love triangle exploring power and attraction; "Stonewalling," a portrayal of the struggles faced by a woman in modern China; "Dry Ground Burning," a hazy blend of documentary and fiction depicting an all-women gang in Brazil; "Monster," a queer coming-of-age story by Hirokazu Kore-eda; and "Skinamarink," a minimalist horror film.
All five eligible English-language films were overlooked by the Cannes jury, including Netflix's May December and Open Road's Black Flies. However, Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon and Pixar's Elemental, both out of competition, are expected to receive major Oscar pushes. The Zone of Interest, a German-language film about the Höss family's life outside Auschwitz, won the Grand Prix and may receive an Oscar push from A24. Other Cannes winners include Anatomy of a Fall, The Pot-au-Feu, Fallen Leaves, Monster, and About Dry Grasses.
The Cannes Directors' Fortnight, now known as Quinzaine des Cinéastes, has announced its 55th edition selection, featuring 20 features and 10 shorts. The line-up includes films from around the world, with a strong Asian presence, and a mix of established and up-and-coming directors. The festival's new Delegate General, Julien Rejl, has curated an eclectic selection that includes Michel Gondry's first feature in seven years, The Book of Solutions, and Hong Sangsoo's In Our Day. The festival runs from May 17 to 26.