2015 Philadelphia Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

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‘Anomalisa’

The full lineup for this year’s Philadelphia Film Festival has been announced, which is set to run October 22nd – November 1st on six screens throughout the city.

A few highlights from this year’s lineup include the Charlie Kaufman stop-motion animated film Anomalisa, Michael Moore‘s latest documentary, Where to Invade Next, and a special tribute to Wes Craven featuring screenings of all the Nightmare on Elm Street films as well as a selection of his other films.

For more information, check out the official website here.

Opening Night Film

• Anomalisa, Director Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson. 2015, USA.

Closing Night Film

• Where To Invade Next, Director Michael Moore. 2015, USA.

Centerpiece Screenings

• Brooklyn, Director John Crowley. 2015, Ireland, UK.
• Carol, Director Todd Haynes. 2015, USA, UK.
• Our Brand Is Crisis, Director David Gordon Green. 2015, USA.
• Room, Director Lenny Abrahamson. 2015, Ireland, Canada.
• A Royal Night Out, Director Julian Jarrold. 2015, UK.
• Youth, Director Paolo Sorrentino. 2015, Italy.

From the Vaults: Film history comes alive as it was meant to be seen – on the big screen. Come see old favorites bigger than life once again.

• Life of Brian, Director Terry Jones.  1979, UK.
• The Memory of Justice, Director Marcel Ophuls.  1976, UK, USA, Germany.
• My Sex Life…or How I Got Into An Argument, Director Arnaud Desplechin.  1996, France.
• Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation, Director Eric Zala. 1989, USA.

A Very Scary Sleepover: Wes Craven’s Halloween Nightmare

• Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Director Rachel Talalay. 1991, USA.
• The Hills Have Eyes, Director Wes Craven. 1977, USA.
• The Last House on the Left, Director Wes Craven. 1972, USA.
• New Nightmare, Director Wes Craven. 1994, USA.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Director Jack Sholder. 1985, USA.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Director Chuck Russell. 1987, USA.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Director Renny Harlin. 1988, USA.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, Director Stephen Hopkins. 1989, USA.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street, Director Wes Craven. 1984, USA.
• The People Under the Stairs, Director Wes Craven. 1991, USA.
• Scream, Director Wes Craven. 1996, USA.

Spotlights, Presented by Philadelphia Magazine: Highly-anticipated movies from some of the biggest names in the industry, these films shine a spotlight on top talent from around the world.

• The 33, Director Patricia Riggen. 2015, Chile, Columbia.
• Camino, Director Josh C. Waller. 2015, USA.
• James White, Director Josh Mond. 2015, USA.
• Legend, Director Brian Helgeland. 2015, UK.
• The Lobster, Director Yorgos Lanthimos. 2015, Ireland, UK.
• Macbeth, Director Justin Kurzel. 2015, UK.
• Man Up, Director Ben Palmer. 2015, UK.
• Monty Python’s The Meaning of Live, Director Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. 2015, UK
• The Program, Director Stephen Frears. 2015, UK.
• Remember, Director Atom Egoyan. 2015, Canada, Germany.

Masters of Cinema, Presented by Comcast: These new films exemplify the masterful work of world-renowned filmmakers as they continue to thrill and inspire audiences with cutting-edge features.

• The Club, Director Pablo Larrain. 2015, Chile.
• Dheepan, Director Jacques Audiard. 2015, France.
• In the Shadow of Women, Director Philippe Garrel. 2015, France.
• In Transit, Directors Albert Maysles, Lynn True, Nelson Walker, Ben Wu, David Usui. 2015, USA.
• Love, Director Gaspar Noe. 2015, France.
• Mia Madre, Director Nanni Moretti. 2015, Italy, France.
• Mountains May Depart, Director Jia Zhang-Ke. 2015, China, Japan, France.
• My Golden Days, Director Arnaud Desplechin. 2015, France.
• The Pearl Button, Director Patricio Guzman. 2015, Chile, France, Spain.
• Sunset Song, Director Terence Davies. 2015, UK, Luxembourg.
• Tale of Tales, Director Matteo Garrone. 2015, Italy, France, UK.
• Taxi, Director Jafar Panahi. 2015, Iran.
• The Treasure, Director Corneliu Porumboiu. 2015, Romania, France.
• The White Knights, Director Joachim Lafosse. 2015, France, Belgium.

World Narratives, Presented by 6ABC: Explore the world through film with this diverse selection of international cinema that features distinct perspectives and images from around the globe.

• 45 Years, Director Andrew Haigh. 2015, UK.
• Body, Director Malgorzata Szumowska. 2015, Poland.
• The Boy and the Beast, Director Mamoru Hosoda. 2015, Japan.
• Bridgend, Director Jeppe Ronde. 2015, Denmark.
• Chasuke’s Journey, Director Sabu. 2015, Japan.
• Guilty, Director Meghna Gulzar. 2015, India.
• Hedi Schneider Is Stuck, Director Sonja Heiss. 2015, USA, France.
• The High Sun,  Director Dalibor Matanic. 2015, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia.
• Homesick, Director Anne Sewitsky. 2015, Norway.
• Just Jim, Director Craig Roberts. 2015, UK.
• Kilo Two Bravo, Director Paul Katis. 2015, UK.
• Mediterranea, Director Jonas Carpignano. 2015, Italy.
• Men & Chicken, Director Anders Thomas Jensen. 2015, Denmark.
• Much Loved, Director Nabil Ayouch. 2015, France, Morocco.
• Mustang, Director Deniz Gamze Erguven. 2015, France, Germany, Turkey, Qatar.
• Rams, Director Grimur Hakonarson. 2015, Iceland.
• The Survivalist, Director Stephen Fingelton. 2015, UK, Northern Ireland.
• Umrika, Director Prashant Nair. 2015, India.
• Victoria, Director Sebastian Schipper. 2015, Germany.
• The Wave, Director Roar Uthaug. 2015, Norway.

New French Films, Presented by TV5Monde: The birthplace of cinema, France continues to produce some of the best movies in the world with films that are funny, daring, sexy and uniquely French.

• Disorder, Director Alice Winocour. 2015, France.
• Evolution, Director Lucile Hadzihalilovic. 2015, France.
• Fatima, Director Philippe Faucon. 2015, France.
• I Am a Soldier, Director Laurent Lariviere. 2015, France.
• Learn By Heart, Director Mathieu Vadepied. 2015, France.

Spanish Language Stories, Presented by Southwest Airlines: Offering gripping stories and unique perspectives, these Spanish-language films explore a multitude of subjects ranging from the culturally specific to the universal.

• 600 Miles, Director Gabriel Ripstein. 2015, Mexico.
• El Cinco, Director Adrian Biniez. 2014, Argentina.
• Embrace of the Serpent, Director Ciro Guerra. 2015, Columbia, Venezuela, Argentina.
• Ixcanul Volcano, Director Jayro Bustamante. 2015, Guatemala, France
• Magallanes, Director Salvador del Solar. 2015, Peru, Argentina, Columbia, Spain.
• Viaje, Director Paz Fabrega. 2015, Costa Rica.

Feast: A delightful tasting menu highlighting contemporary culinary stories from around the globe.

• An, Director Naomi Kawase. 2015, Japan, France, Germany.
• Beer Runners, Director Justin Wirtalla. 2014, USA, Spain.
• The Birth of Sake, Director Erik Shirai. 2015, USA.
• King Georges, Director Erika Frankel. 2015, USA.

American Independents, Presented by Park Towne Place: Featuring powerful new voices in American cinema, these fresh, gritty films explore a variety of subjects through the filmmaker’s uncompromising vision. All films in this series are a part of the “PFF On Us” free ticketing program.

• Emelie, Director Michael Thelin. 2015, USA
• Entertainment, Director Rick Alverson. 2015, USA.
• Krisha, Director Trey Edward Shults. 2015, USA.
• Lamb, Director Ross Partridge. 2015, USA.
• Naz and Maalik, Director Jay Dockendorf. 2014, USA.
• Quitters, Director Noah Pritzker. 2014, USA.
• Take Me to the River, Director Matt Sobel. 2015, USA.

Greater Filmadelphia, Presented by Philadelphia Gas Works: Featuring work from some of our finest homegrown filmmakers, this category brings our city and its talent to the big screen.

• Baby Baby Baby, Director Brian Klugman. 2015, USA
• The Benefactor, Director Andrew Renzi. 2015, USA.
• Funny Bunny, Director Alison Bagnall. 2015, USA.
• A Light Beneath Their Feet, Director Valerie Weiss. 2015, USA.
• The Prince of Pennsylvania, Director Jesse Vile. 2015, USA, UK.
• A Rising Tide, Director Ben Hickernell. 2015, USA.
• When Voices Meet, Director Nancy Sutton Smith. 2015, South Africa, USA.

Documentary Showcase, Presented with support by the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation: Comprising the best in documentary filmmaking, these compelling films feature everything from stirring character studies to fascinating looks at current global issues.

• The Great Alone, Director Greg Kohs. 2014, USA.
• Palio, Director Cosima Spender. 2015, UK, Italy.
• Peggy Guggenheim – Art Addict, Director Lisa Immordino Vreeland. 2015, USA.
• Raiders!, Directors Jeremy Coon, Tim Skousen. 2015, USA.
• Sherpa, Director Jennifer Peedom. 2015, Australia, UK.
• (T)error, Directors Lyric R. Cabral, David Felix Sutcliffe. 2015, USA.
• Welcome to Leith, Directors Michael Beach Nichols, Christopher K. Walter. 2015, USA.

Sight and Soundtrack, Presented by KYW1060: Featuring rockumentaries, musician biopics and films that are centered on the unifying power of music.

• As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM, Director Kevin Kerslake. 2015, USA.
• Breaking a Monster, Director Luke Meyer. 2015, USA.
• Free Entry, Director Yvonne Kerékgyártó. 2014, Hungary.
• Hot Sugar’s Cold World, Director Adam Bhala Lough. 2015, USA, France.
• Mavis!, Director Jessica Edwards. 2015, USA.

The Graveyard Shift: Horror, action, suspense, and the downright weird, these films will keep you awake during the graveyard shift.

• Baskin, Director Can Evrenol. 2015, Turkey.
• Demon, Director Marcin Wrona. 2015, Poland, Israel.
• The Hallow, Director Colin Hardy. 2014, Ireland, UK.
• The Invitation, Director Karyn Kusama. 2015, USA.
• SPL 2 – A Time for Consequences, Director Soi Cheang. 2015, Hong Kong.

Short Films

• Bacon & God’s Wrath, Director Sol Friendman. 2015, Canada.
• Body Team 12, Director David Darg. 2015, USA.
• Copycat, Director Charlie Lyne. 2015, UK.
• The Face of Ukraine: Casting Oksana Baiul, Director Kitty Green. 2014, Australia.
• The Little Deputy, Director Trevor Anderson. 2015, Canada.
• Manoman, Director Simon Cartwright. 2015, UK.
• The Many Sad Fates of Mr. Toledano, Director Joshua Seftel. 2015, USA.
• {The And}  Marcela & Rock, Director Topaz Adizes. 2015, USA.
• Myrna the Monster, Director Ian Samuels. 2014, USA.
• Object, Director Paulina Skibińska. 2015, Poland.
• Palm Rot, Director Ryan Gillis. 2015, USA.
• Pink Grapefruit, Director Michael Mohan. 2015, USA.
• Pop-Up Porno: m4m, Director Stephen Dunn. 2015, Canada.
• Storm Hits Jacket, Director Paul Cabon. 2014, France.
• The Sun Like a Big Dark Animal, Directors Chris Felisgrau, Ronnie Rivera. 2015, USA.
• Superior, Director Erin Vassilopoulos. 2015, USA.
• Tatuape Mahal Tower, Directors Carolina Markowicz, Fernanda Salloum. 2014, Brazil.
• Teeth, Directors Tom Brown, Daniel Gray. 2015, USA, Hungary, UK.
• Tose: The Movie, Director Mike Tollin. 2015, USA.
• Two Films About Loneliness, Directors William Bishop-Stephens, Christopher Eales. 2014, UK.
• World of Tomorrow, Director Don Hertzfeldt. 2015, USA.