Lanta para watapana
A program about Wilbert Tecla (1938-1987) was a long-standing wish of the CIFF. But where were his films? They were eventually found in the archives of Sound & Vision, the institute that also manages the Sticusa archive.
Listen to the voices
Maxime Jean-Baptiste´s exquisitely nuanced first feature is a personal working-through of trauma, centered around the story of a family in French Guiana.
Lee
USA | 2024 | 116 min | English | d.s. Previous Next Lee offers a compelling, partial biographical portrayal of American model-turned-war-photographer Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller defied societal expectations to forge her own path during tumultuous times. The film juxtaposes her glamorous days as a model with the grim realities of World War II […]
Lázaro and the Shark
William Sabourin O’Reilly’s colorful documentary, Lázaro and the Shark: Cuba Under the Surface, captivates with a visceral honesty and immediacy that makes it an impossible film to ignore.
The Last Showgirl
A film about family, friendship, and aging, as well as a homage to the nightlife working class.
LaRoy, Texas
In a small Texas town, mistaken identity and infidelity set the stage for LaRoy, Texas. Ray (John Magaro), broke and despondent, is mistakenly identified as a dangerous hitman and handed an envelope full of cash. With his friend Skip (Steve Zahn) by his side, Ray must outrun the real hitman to survive and escape LaRoy.
Invisible Beauty
USA | 2024 | doc | 111 min | English | d.s. Previous Next Invisible Beauty chronicles the life and legacy of top model and fashion icon Bethann Hardison. While today racial diversity and inclusion are celebrated in the fashion industry, the world Hardison entered was homogenous and predominantly white. Discovered by a fashion designer, […]
Il pleut dans la maison
An intimate portrait of life in the poorer parts of Belgium’s southern half. The responsible teenagers Purdey (Purdey Lombet) and her younger brother, Makenzy (Makenzy Lombet), have to take care of their alcoholic and egocentric mother. During a long, hot summer, Purdey and Makenzy are left completely to their own devices.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
A heartwarming and deeply moving story set in Bangkok, How to Make Millions Before Grandmother Dies explores the complexities of family relationships, sacrifices, and generational differences.
Hard Truths
United Kingdom, Spain | 2024 | 97 min | English | d.s. Previous Next A deeply sober, compassionate drama about an Afro-Caribbean family with flashes of fun and happiness. Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) is a middle-aged woman living in a spotless, soulless suburban house in the endgame of depression. She berates her husband, her son, her […]