Press Release Kino Lorber Announces New Digital Releases for September 2024 (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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KINO LORBER ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER​

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Long Day's Journey Into Night​

September 5 Long Day's Journey Into Night (Dir. Bi Gan, 2018)​ Considered China's biggest arthouse hit of all time, Bi Gan's noir-tinged stunner follows a lost soul on a quest to find a missing woman from his past. Following leads across Guizhou province, he crosses paths with a series of colorful characters. When the search leads him to a dingy movie theater, the film launches into an hour-long shot that plunges its protagonist into a labyrinthine cityscape.​ A Faithful Man (Dir. Louis Garrel, 2018)​ Louis Garrel’s sophomore feature, in which he also stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Laetitia Casta, is at once a beguiling bedroom farce and a playful inversion of the patriarchal tropes of the French New Wave. Nine years after she left him for his best friend, hapless journalist Abel gets back together with his recently widowed old flame, but soon finds himself embroiled in all sorts of drama.​ September 12 Wittgenstein (Dir. Derek Jarman, 1993)​ A humorous portrait of one of the 20th century’s most influential philosophers, Ludwig Wittgenstein. This self-tortured Viennese eccentric, who preferred detective fiction and the musicals of Carmen Miranda to Aristotle, is a fitting subject for Derek Jarman’s irreverent imagination. A profoundly entertaining work about modern philosophy and the dark genius that revolutionized it.​ My 20th Century (Dir. Ildikó Enyedi, 1989)​ Ildikó Enyedi’s fairytale-like, unconventional ironic film luminaire was awarded the Camera d'Or at Cannes in 1989. On the eve of the 20th century, two twins who were separated as young girls, Lili the anarchist and Dóra a luxurious woman of loose morals, along with Mr. Z. who loves them as an entity, all reach the Hungarian border at the same time on board the Orient Express.​ September 19 On the Adamant (Dir. Nicolas Philibert, 2023)​ Golden Bear winner at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting documentary from Nicolas Philibert invites viewers aboard the Adamant, a floating refuge on Paris’ Seine River that offers care with dignity to adults living with mental illness. Witness the transformational power of community and the arts in this hopeful vision for a humanistic approach to mental health care.​ To Be and To Have (Dir. Nicolas Philibert, 2003)​ The one-room schoolhouse, where one teacher instructs several grades at once, is generally regarded as a quaint thing of the past. However, Nicolas Philibert offers an in-depth look at a small school in rural France where one remarkable man has been doing the job of a small teaching staff for 20 years, and has taught several generations of bright and capable children along the way.​ September 26 Mille Milliards de Dollars (Dir. Henri Verneuil, 1982)​ From Henri Verneuil comes a captivating conspiracy thriller about a young journalist who uncovers an assassination plot hatched by an American multinational company intent on taking over several French industries. He aims to gather enough evidence to expose the American corporation for what it really is, before French companies start to disappear—along with their employees.​ The Day and the Hour (aka Le jour et l'heure) (Dir. René Clément, 1963)​ International screen icon Simone Signoret stars in this powerful World War II drama directed by René Clément. Signoret is superb as Thérèse, an isolated woman who unwittingly gets involved in the Resistance when British and American planes are shot down over Nazi-occupied France. She reluctantly agrees to smuggle the pilots into neutral Spain, and along the way finds herself falling in love.​

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow​

September 3 How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer (Dir. Jeff Zimbalist, 2024)​ HOW TO COME ALIVE with Norman Mailer explores the rollercoaster life of America’s most controversial and bestselling author of the 20th Century. Propelled by his tremendous ego and contrarian spirit, Mailer’s ceaseless visibility in the public eye lasted 6 decades, during which he had 6 tumultuous marriages, 9 beloved children, 11 bestsellers, 3 arrests, and 2 Pulitzer Prizes. Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas about love, anger, fear, and courage cut to the core of human nature, are more relevant than ever today, and point to a prescription for waking ourselves up, shaking free of society’s expectations, and coming alive as a people. The first project with full access to Mailer’s family and their archive, the film unearths a treasure trove of intimate and never-before-seen footage, outtakes, audio recordings, and interviews from throughout his life. Mailer lays himself bare, foibles and all. As a lover, fighter, rabble-rouser, and perhaps the last true American public intellectual, he seeks most of all to become a bolder, better human being and encourages us to do the same — to think adventurously, speak fearlessly, and care less about the response... or risk a doomed future.​ Russian Ark (Dir. Aleksandr Sokurov, 2002)​ Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov (THE SUN) broke boundaries with his dreamlike vision of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russian Ark. It's the first feature-length narrative film shot in a single take (on digital video, using a specially designed disc instead of tape). Russian Ark is shot from the point-of-view of an unseen narrator, as he explores the museum and travels through Russian history. The audience sees through his eyes as he witnesses Peter the Great (Maksim Sergeyev) abusing one of his generals; Catherine the Great (Maria Kuznetsova) desperately searching for a bathroom; and, in the grand finale, the sumptuous Great Royal Ball of 1913. The narrator is eventually joined by a sarcastic and eccentric 19th century French Marquis (Sergey Dreiden), who travels with him throughout the huge grounds, encountering various historical figures and viewing the legendary artworks on display. While the narrator only interacts with the Marquis (he seems to be invisible to all the other inhabitants), the Marquis occasionally interacts with visitors and former residents of the museum. The film was obviously shot in one day, but the cast and crew rehearsed for months to time their movements precisely with the flow of the camera while capturing the complex narrative, with elaborate costumes from different periods, and several trips out to the exterior of the museum. Tilman Buttner, the director of photography, was responsible for capturing it all in one single Steadicam shot.​ September 10 Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory (Dir. Justinsuperstar, 2024)​ When Randi is diagnosed with breast cancer, her introverted husband Brian, a traditional family man, transforms their modest Midwest home into a secret prosthetic nipple laboratory, an act of love that blossoms into a truly unexpected business, kept hidden from their church, small-town community and five unsuspecting children.​ Underground (Dir. Emir Kusturica, 2018)​ A great circus full of tragicomic satire, Underground is a visionary masterpiece where hope, laughter and the joy of living overcome the difficulties of survival. In the midst of war, Marko and Blacky - two opportunistic buddies sharing a spirited lust for women, booze and madcap brawling - attain riches and heroic praise dealing arms to the war's resistance fighters. When things get too hot, they move into an intricate cellar packed with refugees whom Marko encourages to manufacture the contraband. With Blacky convinced he should remain hidden in the cellar until the war ends, Marko conspires to leave him there as he grows richer from the toils of the people living underground. Over fifteen years pass before a web of lies unfolds and Blacky emerges from the shelter to seek his revenge.​ September 17 Macunaíma (Dir. Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, 1969)​ One of the high points of Brazil's subversive Cinema Novo movement, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade's Macunaíma (1969) is an anarchic comedy that mixes ancient myths, racial burlesque, and urban guerillas into a hallucinatory masterpiece. Adapted from the classic 1928 modernist novel by Mário de Andrade, the film follows Macunaíma, the "hero with no character," after he emerges as a full-size adult from his mother's belly. Born black, he magically turns white as he wanders aimlessly across the country, tricking his way through traps laid out by witches and giants, while also falling in with a beautiful revolutionary. Thumbing its nose at the authoritarian government then reigning in Brazil, Macunaíma is a vibrant and politically combustible comedy at the cutting edge of the Tropicalist avant-garde.​ Marriage Italian Style (*Apple TV and Google Play Only) (Dir. Vittorio DeSica, 1964)​ Academy Award® Nominee: Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actress One of the most famous, and funniest, Italian comedies of all time, Marriage Italian Style received nominations for Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Actress for Sophia Loren, at the Academy Awards®. Marcello Mastroianni co-stars as the irrepressibly carnal businessman Domenico, who discovers Loren’s Filumena as a young prostitute and keeps her as his mistress and confidante. When he chooses to marry a young cashier instead of her, Filumena is furious, and resorts to a series of wild and hilarious ruses to win back his hand. Directed by the great Vittorio De Sica (The Bicycle Thief), Marriage Italian Style is a timelessly bawdy classic.​ Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (*Apple TV and Google Play Only) (Dir. Vittorio DeSica, 1963)​ Winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar® at the 1964 Academy Awards®, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is a sparklingly original comedy that casts Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren in three different stories set throughout Italy. In Naples, they are poor but resourceful, selling black market cigarettes on the streets. In Milan, Loren is costumed in Christian Dior and debates her preference for a Rolls Royce or her husband. And in Rome, Mastroianni is an industry scion who helps Loren’s prostitute set a wavering priest back onto the spiritual plane. This episode features Sophia’s famous striptease, which was recreated 30 years later in Robert Altman’s Ready To Wear. Witty and unforgettable, this gem from master filmmaker Vittorio de Sica (Two Women, Marriage Italian Style) is picture-postcard beautiful and effortlessly hilarious.​ September 24 Prey for Rock & Roll (Dir. Alex Steyermark, 2003)​ "Prey for Rock & Roll,” based on Cheri Lovedog’s autobiographical stageplay, stars Gina Gershon as Jacki, a rocker who’s hitting her “I’m still here” years and worrying that she may never make it big. Also starring Drea DeMatteo, Lori Petty, Shelly Cole, Marc Blucas, and Ivan Martin, the film marked the feature directing debut of veteran music supervisor Alex Steyermark. “Prey for Rock & Roll” had its world premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and went on to play major festivals worldwide before a limited release in fall of 2003. Gershon sings all the film’s songs (produced by Stephen Trask of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame), backed by an all-star band of women alt-rockers. A film ahead of its time, “Prey for Rock & Roll” was embraced by mainstream and alternative media alike, and immediately established itself as an LGBTQ touchstone film and a rock and roll cult classic.​

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Sept 3 Master Crimes New Series | Season 1 6x45 Country of Origin: France Language(s): French, subtitled in English ​ Synopsis: Louise Arbus is a psycho-criminology professor, as brilliant as she is exasperating. But when she is called to consult at a crime scene that seems to have some connection to her, she recruits four of her students to help - and a new investigative team is born! ​ Starring: Muriel Robin (Captain Marleau, Call My Agent!), Anne Le Nen (Antigone 34), Astrid Roos (Paris Police 1900), Nicolas Briançon (Spiral) Creator/Writer: Elsa Marpeau (Captain Marleau, The Island of 30 Coffins) Director: Marwen Abdallah (Manipulations, Mongeville) September 24 Marianne, One of a Kind! New Series 12x52 Country of Origin: France Language(s): French, subtitled in English **Starring two-time César Award nominee Marilou Berry** ​ Synopsis: Investigating judge Marianne Vauban is well-known for being deliciously outspoken and prone to unorthodox methods. Working alongside Captain Pastor and her loyal court clerk, Yves, Marianne must put her experience, wisdom and empathy to good use as she investigates complex cases in sometimes outlandish circumstances.​ Starring: Marilou Berry (Ugly Melanie), Alexandre Steiger (The French Dispatch, Irma Vep), Stéphane Pezerat (Murder In…), Drimi Gouttebel (Ici tout commence), Alka Balbir (All About Yves), Laurent Olmedo (Tomorrow is Ours) Creator/Writer: Laurent Mondy (Magellan) Directors: Alexandre Charlot (Le larbin), Franck Magnier (Le larbin), Myriam Vinocour (Les rivières pourpres), Laurence Katrian (Murder In…)​