Archived Festival Film

Cronies

In this frisky, funny coming-of-age dramedy from writer-director Michael Larnell and executive producer Spike Lee, two young men struggling with adulthood begin to question their lifelong friendship when a simple errand to buy a birthday gift goes... read more

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Lucifer

After being banished from heaven, an angel begins his descent to hell, only to unexpectedly land in a Mexican village where his newfound presence affects the villagers in strange and surprising ways. Inspired by the notorious biblical story, Lucif... read more

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Toto and His Sisters

This rich and revealing documentary follows Toto, a well-intentioned Romanian adolescent, and his two sisters - drug-addicted Ana and responsible middle child Andreea - as they struggle to survive in a suffocating Bucharest slum while awaiting the... read more

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Sunrise

From emerging Indian director Partho Sen-Gupta, Sunrise centers around Social Services officer Lakshman Joshi, whose bad past and current reality begin to converge as he investigates a kidnapping ring within the rain-soaked back alleys and seedy n... read more

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Wednesday 0445

A life's work becomes a prison for jazz club owner Stelios when a shady Romanian gangster calls in his debts. This gripping, underworld drama is a parable on the perils of accumulated debt, and a depiction of the descent of a mostly decent man. Di... read more

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Crocodile Gennadiy

Crocodile Gennadiy, real-life, self-appointed savior, who works tirelessly to rescue homeless, drug-addicted youth from the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine. At the same time, he challenges dealers and abusers. Despite criticism, Gennadiy is determine... read more

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Good Kill

Academy Award®–nominee Ethan Hawke plays Major Tommy Egan, a drone pilot fighting a war from the safety of a Nevada trailer, who soon realizes that his commitment to the mission comes at a direly personal price. Acclaimed director Andrew Niccol re... read more

Tribeca Film

Let's Kill Ward's Wife

Everyone hates Ward’s wife and wants her dead, Ward (Donald Faison) most of all. But when his friends’ murderous fantasies turn into an (accidental) reality, they have to deal with a whole new set of problems — like how to dispose of the body and ... read more

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Begin Again

From writer-director John Carney (Once), Begin Again is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together. Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethear... read more

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

In honor of our annual Sloan Film Retrospective, the TFF and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation will host a screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. From acclaimed writer Charlie Kaufman and visionary director Michel Gondry comes the love s... read more

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Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon

In his directorial debut, Mike Myers brings a comic touch to documenting the astounding career of consummate Hollywood insider Shep Gordon. Making playful use of archival footage, new interviews, and his own close relationship with the legenda... read more

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NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage

In 2012, chameleon American actor Kevin Spacey reunited with his American Beauty director Sam Mendes for an Old Vic production of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, Richard III. NOW goes behind the scenes with Spacey, Mendes, and their Tony-award winn... read more

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Best Cinematography Narrative Award Winner: Güeros

The Best Cinematography Award goes to Damian Garcia for Güeros: A water balloon dropping from the sky, exploding on a mother’s head, in the frantic first moments of this striking debut feature, announces its director, Alonso Ruizpalacio... read more

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This Time Next Year

In 2012, Superstorm Sandy swept along the East Coast. This Time Next Year is one community’s story of what it takes to rebuild. TFF alum Jeff Reichert (Gerrymandering) teams up with co-director/producer Farihah Zaman to follow the residents o... read more

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Best New Narrative Director Award Winner: Manos Sucias

The Best New Narrative Director goes to Josef Wladyka for Manos Sucias: Towing a submerged torpedo in the wake of their battered fishing boat, a desperate fisherman and naive kid embark on a journey trafficking millions of dollars worth... read more

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Best New Documentary Director Award Winner: Keep On Keepin' On

The Award for Best New Documentary Director goes to Alan Hicks for Keep On Keepin' On: Trumpet legend Clark Terry has mentored jazz wonders like Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, but his most unlikely friendship is with Justin Kauflin, a 23... read more

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Karpotrotter

Karpotrotter is a road movie about place, time, and memory, as well as an homage to filmmaker Karpo Godina, whose work flourished during the Black Wave of Yugoslavian filmmaking in the 1960s. Director Matjaž Ivanišin retraces the footsteps of his ... read more

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All Vows

"All Vows" is an English translation of "Kol Nidre," the incantation that begins the Yom Kippur service and which pre-emptively nullifies any future vows made unintentionally. The film uses ancient archival films to depict an unknowable future, re... read more

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Loitering with Intent

After running into a film producer eager to invest in a new project, aspiring writers Dominic (Michael Godere ) and Raphael (Ivan Martin) need to come up with a script fast. But when Dominic’s siren of a sister (Marisa Tomei) turns up desperate fo... read more

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Time is Illmatic

Released 20 years ago on April 19, 1994, Nas’ Time is Illmatic has remained one of the most influential hip hop albums of all time. Tracing the roots of Nas’ influence from his formative years in Queensbridge, New York, as the son of a jazz musici... read more

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Dior and I

Frédéric Tcheng’s masterful documentary enters the storied world of the House of Christian Dior, with a privileged, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Raf Simons’ first Dior Haute Couture collection as artistic director. Beautifully melding... read more

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Preservation

Three family members head deep into the woods for a hunting trip that doubles as a distraction from their troubles at home. When all of their gear is stolen, they turn on each other, but soon realize much more treacherous forces are at work. ... read more

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Electric Slide

A heightened homage to the City of Angels, Electric Slide riffs on the real-life story of Eddie Dodson, the notorious "Gentleman Bank Robber" who managed to lure money from mesmerized female tellers at over 60 banks during an epic spree in the 198... read more

Archived Festival Film

Five Star

A member of the notorious Bloods since he was 12 years old, Primo takes John, the son of a fallen gang member, under his wing, versing him in the code of the streets. Set amongst the streets of East New York, Five Star blends documentary and ficti... read more

Archived Festival Film

Famous Nathan

Nathan’s Famous Frankfurters, a New York City icon, has left a lasting imprint on the collective memory and palate of Coney Island. Featuring endearing characters, rare archival material, a nuanced editing style, a strong score, and a director who... read more