Explore the #NFF2023 Film Program
More programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Short Film
A woman with Alzheimer's enters alternate dimensions in search of her husband
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A parakeet escapes from its cage, introducing its owner to a technicolor reality.
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A man builds and programs an AI-robot girlfriend for himself but she develops a mind of her own.
Feature Film
Ben's not doing well. Since losing his wife, he's moved in with his mothers, lost his voice, and begun to lose his faith—as a cantor, that's just not kosher. Hoping to spark a love connection, Ben's rabbi introduces the cantor to his daughter, but the real connection comes after an unexpected reunion with Carla, Ben's childhood music teacher. Led by actors Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane, this anxious comedy is both wryly funny and sweetly tender.
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When a café closes down for the night, the cool cats of Paris come out to party.
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This meditative exploration of time and mortality follows photographer James Balog as he brings the 15-year Extreme Ice Survey project to a close. Accompanied by the Emmy-winning team behind CHASING ICE, the film spotlights the power of mentorship and the intergenerational effort to inspire hope and action toward a sustainable future.
Short Film Program
Between puppies, summer camp, and an alternate dimension, these comedic short films remind us not to take life too seriously.
Feature Film
Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana are growing up without their dads, who are incarcerated in a Washington, D.C. jail. By taking part in a groundbreaking counseling program designed to strengthen family bonds, these men have the opportunity to join their girls for a special event-a daddy-daughter dance. Filmed over the course of eight years by directors Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, this documentary offers a deeply moving and at times heart-breakingly honest lesson in empathy and forgiveness.
Feature Film
Famed for their infectious, groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It,” there's a lot more to the new wave band Devo, and acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith perfectly captures every surprising facet of their story. From their origins following the Kent State massacre to their multimedia concept of “de-evolution” and their art-versus-commerce clashes with their label, co-founders Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, and Jerry Casale reveal how the still-influential group developed one of the most dedicated cult fan followings in music.
Spotlight Film
In 1974, a deceptively simple garment took the world by storm: the iconic wrap dress. With it, an indelible brand and its entrepreneur, Diane von Furstenberg, became a powerhouse in the world of fashion. A true cultural icon, DVF has inspired generations of women everywhere to embrace their femininity and their power. Filmmakers Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton offer an intimate portrait of this luminous pioneer, a child of a Holocaust survivor turned European princess turned head of a multi-million-dollar empire.
Feature Film
Thirteen-year-old Chris, a first-generation Taiwanese American, is awkwardly navigating life in the lead up to high school. His family is annoying, he's unsure how to pursue his first crush, and he struggles to impress his new skater friends. As Chris tackles the ups and downs of adolescence, will he learn to appreciate his family and to love himself? Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang draws from his own life in this joyous, funny, and universal coming of age story. Winner: US Dramatic Audience Award & Special Jury Award for Ensemble, Sundance Film Festival
Short Film Program
Stories on personal and collective resilience setting new precedents for generations to come.
Spotlight Film
Drawn from 70 hours of newly discovered interviews with Elizabeth Taylor and unprecedented access to the legendary star's personal archive, this nuanced and expertly constructed portrait reveals the complexity of the groundbreaking icon's relation to her own self-image. Acclaimed director Nanette Burstein invites viewers to rediscover and reconsider Taylor's life and career, deftly demonstrating how the actress navigated celebrity and public scrutiny while maintaining personal and professional ambitions beyond the limitations imposed upon her.