The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF47) is back for its 47th edition from October 3 to 13, 2024, showcasing a diverse selection of films. The festival will include movies from prestigious events like the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. Among the French films featured, EMILIA PEREZ stands out as it has been chosen to represent France at the 2025 Oscars!
EMILIA PEREZ, directed by Jacques Audiard, is a double award winner at the Cannes 2024 Film Festival, receiving the Jury Prize and the Best Actress Award for its four leading actresses. The film explores the theme of radical transformation and its impact on destiny. It combines elements of a crime thriller with an exuberant musical, featuring production numbers. The stellar cast includes Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz. EMILIA PEREZ challenges the traditional male-dominated gangster movie genre by bringing women to the forefront. The film offers a unique and compelling narrative with engaging performances.
In addition to EMILIA PEREZ, other French films at MVFF47 include:
– HOLY COW (Vingt Dieu) by Louise Courvoisier, which tells the story of a teenager who must care for his younger sister and aims to win an agricultural competition.
– THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG (Les graines du figuier sauvage) by Mohammad Rasoulof, a gripping drama about a Tehran family affected by paranoia.
– EVERYBODY LOVES TOUDA by Nabil Ayouch, which follows the journey of a single mother determined to pursue her passion for singing.
– WILD DIAMOND (Diamant Brut) by Agathe Riedinger, exploring the pursuit of fame through the eyes of a young woman.
– DAHOMEY by Mati Drop, a documentary about artistic repatriation and colonialism.
– ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT by Payal Kapadia, a Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner depicting the lives of three nurses in Mumbai.
– BIRD by Andrea Arnold, which follows the story of a young girl forming a bond with a free spirit named Bird.
These films offer a diverse range of themes and storytelling styles, providing audiences with a rich cinematic experience. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of French cinema at MVFF47!