Dir. Didier Barcelo, 2022, 89 min
In French with English subtitles

A madcap road trip begins when 45-year-old Louise, who is suddenly confined to her car with panic attacks, encounters a young highjacker with an obsession to drive to the ocean. Now stuck together, the unlikely duo begin to connect in a surprising and hilarious ride.

Dir. Lola Quivoron, 2022, 105 min
In French with English subtitles

Hot-tempered and impulsive Julia (Julie Ledru), is drawn to the illicit culture of dirt bike ‘urban cowboys’, with their daring stunts and risky behavior. Her acceptance into their clique requires the completion of illegal cons and heists.

Dir. Thomas Kruithof, 2021, 98min
In French with English subtitles

The devoted longtime mayor of a Parisian suburb, Clémence (Isabelle Huppert) is near the end of her term when she is approached to become Minister. Her ignited ambition leads her to question the commitment to her citizens and whether power will come at the cost of her integrity.

Dir. Mathias Gokalp, 2023, 117 min
In French with English subtitles

Following France’s massive strikes in May 1968, Robert (Swann Arlaud), an academic and far-left activist, takes a job as a car factory line worker with hopes of rekindling a revolutionary fire. Though the majority of workers are tired of political struggle, the company moves to demand additional work with no compensation—creating an opportunity for Robert and others to ignite a social movement.

Quartiers Lointains is a touring, short film program which has highlighted PanAfrican and French multicultural filmmakers since 2013. The program now comes to FIAF on the occasion of its 10th anniversary with four new, inspiring short films.

Dir. Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret, 2022, 99 min
In French with English subtitles

A New York Times Critic’s Pick! The Worst Ones tells the story of a director shooting a film in the northern French suburbs. Looking for gritty authenticity, he casts four working class teenagers from the local housing project—kids the locals call “the worst ones”.

Dir. Emmanuelle Nicot, 2022, 87 min
In French with English subtitles

Twelve-year-old Dalva has been abruptly removed from her father’s home by authorities. With the help of a social worker and new roommate, Dalva begins her journey to recovery.

Dir. Jeanne Aslan, Paul Saintillan, 2022, 105 min
In French with English subtitles

Sophie, 15, escapes her family when given keys to her wealthy friend Jade’s empty summer home. When Jade’s older brother Stéphane arrives, Sophie is invited to stay, making for an unexpectedly surprising summer.

Dir. Giacomo Abbruzzese, 2023, 92 min
In French, English, Nigerian, Polish, Russian, and lgbo with English subtitles

Giacomo Abbruzzese’s debut feature film examines the consequences of capitalism, militarism, and immigration as it follows a Belarusian emigrant (Franz Rogowski) arriving in Paris only to be sent to serve in the French Foreign Legion. Trying to remain unnoticed until he obtains a passport, he becomes affected with a Nigerian villager’s plight to rebel against French oil companies that have inflicted harm.

Dir. Léa Mysius, 2022, 96 min
In French with English subtitles

A New York Times Critic’s Pick! Léa Mysius’s captivating and witchy second feature is both a queer love story and a young girl’s time-hopping coming of age fantasy. This magical genre-defying tale of desire and revenge is, at its core, a story of the bonds between and mother and daughter. The 7:30pm screening will be followed by a spooktastic Halloween party featuring complimentary cocktails, a make-your-own-costume station, and a competition for scariest mime!