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OCT 29
OPENING NIGHT
8 PM FILM KOUBEK
THE DEBUT
COMEDY
Directed by Jesse Eisenberg USA | 2026 | 105 min English
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
OCT 29 6 PM PARTY KOUBEK
Get in the GEMS spirit with a pre-party on the lawn at Koubek Center! Drinks and food will be supplied. Parking is available on-site or two blocks away at Padron Campus.
They say there are no small parts, only small actors, and never has the saying been taken more seriously than by Julianne Moore’s Mona Friedman in The Debut. Cast in a bit part at a small community theater, Mona transforms from a shy, unassuming housewife into a zealous method actor willing to do anything to protect the artistic integrity of her marginal role – even if it means waging war against the show’s domineering director (Paul Giamatti). In what’s sure to become one of this year’s most beloved performances, Moore brings an effervescent energy to writer-director Jesse Eisenberg’s loving ode to community theater.
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CLOSING NIGHT
NOV 5
7 PM KOUBEK
CLUB KID
HEARTFELT
Directed by Jordan Firstman USA | 2026 | 122 min English
Hard-partying New York City club promoter Peter is used to being out until the sun comes up and spending his daytime hours in bed. But his whirlwind lifestyle is upended when his 10-year-old son – a child he never knew he had – suddenly arrives in his life. From nights filled with the harsh neon lights of clubs, hard drugs, and casual sex to the straight-laced expectations of single parenthood, Peter’s thrown headfirst into the wild contradictions of his new reality in this electrifying portrait of stunted adolescence. Simultaneously hilarious, heartbreaking, and unexpectedly tender, Club Kid was a sensation at Cannes, with A24 quickly snapping up the rights. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FILMMAKER HONORS
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JOHN TURTURRO
NOV 2
VARIETY CREATIVE VANGUARD AWARD
To be presented at an In Conversation event
7 PM CHAPMAN
John Turturro is an actor, director, writer, and producer who has worked with many acclaimed filmmakers, including Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing), Martin Scorsese (The Color of Money), and Robert Redford (Quiz Show). Turturro’s work with Joel and Ethan Coen includes Barton Fink; O Brother, Where Art Thou?; Miller’s Crossing; and The Big Lebowski. Other highlights include Anger Management, The Batman, three Transformers films, and The Room Next Door. His television work includes Monk, The Night Of, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Severance. His latest film, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, is screening at GEMS, and has strong Oscar buzz for his performance.
KELLY O’SULLIVAN & ALEX THOMPSON
NOV 3
6 PM SPOT 13
ART OF LIGHT AWARD
To be presented at the Screening of Mouse Kelly O’Sullivan is a writer, director, and actor whose debut film, Saint Frances, premiered at SXSW in 2019. Her performance garnered an Audience Award and Special Jury Prize for Breakthrough Voice, and she was also nominated for a Gotham Breakthrough Actor Award for the role. Her second feature film, Ghostlight, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, was named one of the Top 10 Best Independent Films by the National Board of Review and screened at Miami Film Festival. Alex Thompson is an Illinois-based, Kentucky-born film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed and produced Saint Frances, which won the Audience and Special Jury Award at SXSW in 2019. His sophomore feature, Rounding, premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. He also produced and co-directed Ghostlight, which opened the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was named one of the Top 10 Best Independent Films by the National Board of Review.
GUITARRICADELAFUENTE VARIETY VIRTUOSO AWARD
NOV 4
To be presented at the Variety La Bola Negra conversation
7 PM CHAPMAN
Guitarricadelafuente is a Spanish musician whose stage name fuses his surname, Lafuente, with the Aragonese diminutive for guitar, guitarrica. He first gained attention with the song “El Conticinio,” which was later chosen for an Apple commercial directed by Spike Jonze and starring Pedro Pascal. He has two albums, La Cantera, and Spanish Leather. He makes his acting debut as Sebastián in La Bola Negra, the latest cinematic work from Cannes Film Festival-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (together known as “Los Javis”). 8
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VARIETY VIRTUOSO AWARD
To be presented at the La Bola Negra event Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi are the acclaimed directors, writers, and producers collectively known as “Los Javis.” The duo most recently won Best Director at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for La Bola Negra. The film stars Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Guitarricadelafuente, and Miguel Bernardeau. Los Javis previously created the international hit series Veneno on HBO Max. The series was named “one of the best TV shows of 2020” by The New Yorker. Los Javis also created, wrote, directed, and executive produced La Mesías, the first Spanish series to participate in the Sundance Film Festival; it went on to become one of the most celebrated and awarded series in Spain. Prior to Veneno, Los Javis co-created Paquita Salas. Since 2021, Los Javis have been fan-favorite judges on the hit global TV show Drag Race Espana.
KYLE MACLACHLAN PRECIOUS GEM AWARD
To be presented at Fictional Selves: An Evening with Kyle MacLachlan
NOV 27
7 PM COSFORD
Kyle MacLachlan is an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, and a podcaster, wine maker, and internet sensation whose career spans decades, marked by distinctive roles across television, film, and voice work, from Dune to Twin Peaks to Sex and the City. He’ll be with Miami Film Festival over the Thanksgiving holiday for an extended talk about his new memoir, Fictional Selves. Ticket price includes a copy of the book
Presented with Books & Books.
JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL IMPACT AWARD
To be presented at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch screening
NOV 9
7 PM PARKER
John Cameron Mitchell is an actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer, and director. He wrote, directed, and starred in the musical and film Hedwig and the Angry Inch, for which he won an Obie Award, two Tony Awards, Best Director at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. He also directed the improv-based film Shortbus, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Rabbit Hole.
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CENTERPIECES NOV 1
BEHEMOTH!
3:30 PM COSFORD
Directed by Tony Gilroy
DRAMA
USA | 2026 | 124 min English
A gifted cellist, Alex Serian (Pedro Pascal), returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Music, which has been the constant, all-consuming river of his life, begins to carry Alex on an adventure that will change him forever. Hot off the heels of its world premiere at New York Film Festival, Behemoth! brings together an electrifying ensemble cast made up of Pedro Pascal, Olivia Wilde, Will Arnett, Eva Victor, and Hank Azaria in this soaring ode to the magical way music and movies come together, from writer-director Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, Andor).
BEING HEUMANN Directed by Siân Heder
NOV 4
7 PM SPOT 13 DRAMA
France, Spain | 2026 | 126 min English
They wouldn’t take Judy Heumann’s phone calls, so she took their building. In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they’ve had enough – and what begins as an impulsive act becomes the longest occupation of a federal building in American history. Hundreds spontaneously seize government offices and refuse to leave until the bureaucrat in their way (Mark Ruffalo) takes action. And as they bring rebellion in all its forms to hallowed halls, a movement’s accidental leaders struggle to find a path forward where none has ever been paved for them. Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (CODA) and based on true events, Being Heumann is the revolutionary, irreverent, and deeply human story of the least likely people trying to pull off the impossible and change the lives of millions.
NOV 3
BUNKER
6 PM COSFORD
Directed by Florian Zeller
DRAMA
France, Spain | 2026 | 126 min English, Spanish with English subtitles
When an architect accepts a morally ambiguous project – building a survivalist bunker for a tech billionaire in the event of an apocalypse – his wife begins to question their marriage. The latest from Florian Zeller, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of The Father, Bunker is equal parts dissection of a strained marriage and a deep dive into our internal relationship to class disparity. Starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem as a married couple whose fractured relationship creates a breeding ground for paranoia and desire, the film also boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Stephen Graham, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Paul Dano.
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CENTERPIECES ELSINORE Directed by Simon Stone
OCT 31
12:15 PM COSFORD DRAMA
UK, USA, Italy | 2026 | 111 min English
The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Best known for starring in the Oscar Best Picture-winning film Chariots of Fire, Charleson (Andrew Scott) dreams of playing the theater’s most famous hero on London’s most famous stage. But when the opportunity to play Hamlet at the National Theatre becomes a reality, it coincides with Charleson receiving a tragic AIDS diagnosis. With the words “to be, or not to be” taking on striking clarity, he reveals how the soul of an artist can transcend all limitations, even impending death.
PAPER TIGER Directed by James Gray
OCT 31
3 PM COSFORD SUSPENSE
USA | 2026 | 115 min English
In James Gray’s deeply felt and intense crime thriller, set in 1986 New York, Irwin (Miles Teller), a naïve engineer, accepts a seemingly lucrative business proposition from his brother, Gary (Adam Driver), a former cop. But when Irwin witnesses something he wasn’t meant to see at the Gowanus Canal, the brothers find themselves pulled into a dangerous confrontation with the Russian mafia. As the threat of violence escalates, Irwin’s wife, Hester (Scarlett Johansson), sounds the alarm, Irwin desperately tries to protect his family, and Gary is forced to make an impossible choice to save those he loves.
WILD HORSE NINE Directed by Martin McDonagh
NOV 2
7 PM COSFORD COMEDY-DRAMA
USA | 2026 | 118 min English
Shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, CIA agents Chris (John Malkovich) and Lee (Sam Rockwell) are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ (Steve Buscemi). There, amid the island’s iconic statues, the longtime partners wrestle with their dark pasts and present conspiracies, as Chris’ newfound bond with a pair of rebellious students threatens to send everyone’s trip to this remote paradise sideways. Bolstered by powerhouse performances from Malkovich and Rockwell, who may very well be the best performance duo of 2026, Wild Horse Nine is yet another blistering dark comedy from Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh.
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FEATURES ALL OF A SUDDEN (SOUDAIN)
NOV 1
12 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA
Directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi France, Japan, Germany, Belgium 2026 | 196 min
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
French, Japanese with English subtitles
A director of a nursing home, Marie-Lou (Virginie Efira) is determined to introduce an innovative philosophy of care rooted in listening and respect for her residents’ dignity. It’s a path that will be profoundly reshaped by an encounter with Mari (Tao Okamoto), a Japanese theater director battling cancer. As the two women form a deep friendship, they join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible. Japan’s official submission to the Academy Awards and the latest from celebrated filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car, Evil Does Not Exist), All of a Sudden is an exercise in radical empathy.
BEDFORD PARK Directed by Stephanie Ahn
NOV 5
6 PM O CINEMA ROMANCE
USA | 2026 | 121 min
English, Korean with English subtitles
Audrey is a 36-year-old physical therapist caught between her distinctly American identity and her loyalty to her Korean immigrant family. When she meets Eli, a Korean American with a fractured past, they journey through an unexpected relationship that starts as a friendship and goes on to become a love story that transcends the cultural pressures each of them face – both lifting them up and helping to define them. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, Stephanie’s Ahn’s directorial debut is a melancholic love story about generational trauma and the unexpected places we find healing.
THE BELOVED (EL SER QUERIDO)
OCT 31
12:15 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA
Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen Spain, France | 2026 | 135 min
Spanish, English, French with English subtitles
Celebrated Spanish film director Esteban Martínez (Javier Bardem) is a legend, both for his work and for a past marked by addiction, violence, and excess. Returning to his home country for a new project after 15 years abroad, he offers his long-estranged daughter, Emilia, a role under the pretext of helping her with her stalled acting career. Living together on set will foster a closeness they haven’t shared for years, but it will also reopen old wounds that never fully healed. The Beloved is a riveting actors’ showcase for Victoria Luengo and Academy Award-winner Bardem from internationally acclaimed filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen (The Beasts, winner of the 2023 MFF Marimbas Award). 12
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FEATURES BITTER CHRISTMAS (AMARGA NAVIDAD)
NOV 3
8:45 PM COSFORD DRAMA
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar Spain | 2026 | 111 min
Spanish with English subtitles
The latest from Pedro Almodóvar, Bitter Christmas tells two alternating stories – one of advertising director Elsa during a long weekend in December 2004, and a second happening in 2026 about Raúl, a screenwriter and director writing a script that we soon discover is the story of Elsa, her boyfriend Bonifacio, and her friends Patricia and Natalia. Mixed with fiction, Elsa is, in a way, Raúl’s alter ego, who, like him, resorts to autofiction as a solution to a long period of creative drought. Looking inside himself, he can’t help but also look at the people who make up his most intimate universe: his partner and his assistant. The film narrates the close relationship between reality and fiction and between inspiration and life, exploring the limits of blended stories within stories.
BURGUNDY Directed by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
NOV 2
7 PM SPOT 13
DOCUMENTARY
France | 2026 | 91 min
French with English subtitles
From the celebrated filmmakers behind The Truffle Hunters (MFF 2021) comes their latest documentary, a look at the Burgundy region’s seductive wine culture. In Burgundy, the world’s most celebrated wines are only part of the story. Behind every bottle lies a way of life shaped by ritual and inheritance, and by those striving to preserve or transform it. Through the eyes of a new generation searching for its place, Burgundy opens the doors to a world rarely seen from within, and then imagines its way further inside. Devotion, desire, and heritage intertwine in a portrait where the observed and the invented become inseparable.
CAMPEÓN GABACHO Directed by Jonás Cuarón
OCT 30
8:45 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA
Mexico | 2026 | 108 min
Spanish with English subtitles
In a Bronx barrio, an undocumented Mexican immigrant loses his job and nearly loses his life as bad luck keeps knocking him down. But when he finds himself in a boxing ring, he learns that he can roll with the punches and come out with something worth fighting for. Winner of the SXSW Audience Award, director Jonás Cuarón’s funny, defiantly joyful film presents the American dream as belonging to anyone who refuses to let it go. Featuring a magnetic lead performance from Juan Daniel García Treviño and a soundtrack of wall-to-wall original songs, Campeón Gabacho is an underdog story for a city and country of people from somewhere else. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FEATURES NOV 4
CLARISSA Directed by Arie Esiri & Chuko Esiri
7 PM CGAC
DRAMA
Nigeria, USA | 2026 | 134 min
English, Nigerian Pidgin with English subtitles
Set across a single day in Lagos, Nigeria, Clarissa (Sophie Okonedo) prepares to host a party at her home when her complicated past begins to consume her, in the form of now-distant friends and loves from her youth. Simultaneously, young soldier Septimus (Fortune Nwafor) is haunted by memories of the horrors he has witnessed and endured. And as perspectives traverse past and present, across the bourgeois class and those too easily forgotten by society, a delicate portrait of contemporary Nigeria emerges. An adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, directors Arie and Chuko Esiri take the renowned source material and deliver a unique and deeply felt story.
NOV 1
COWARD
3:45 PM CGAC
Directed by Lukas Dhont
DRAMA
Belgium, France, Netherlands 2026 | 125 min
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
French and Dutch with English subtitles
As WWI drags on, young soldier Pierre, newly arrived at the front, is eager to prove himself. Behind the lines he meets Francis, who decides to lift his comrades’ spirits by putting together a theater show. Both men search for ways to escape the brutality of war as the violence around them continues – and slowly, surprisingly, they find love, if only for a moment. This is the latest from director Lukas Dhont, whose last film Close won the Grand Prix at Cannes and was nominated for best international feature at the 2023 Academy Awards. Coward, Belgium’s official submission to the 2027 Oscars, is a beautiful and epic war film crossed with a swoon-worthy forbidden romance.
OCT 31
EVERYTIME
6 PM SPOT 13
Directed by Sandra Wollner Germany, Austria 2026 | 121 min
DRAMA OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
German with English subtitles
A tragedy brings a mother, daughter, and teenage boy together. Struggling with blame and forgiveness, the uncomfortable trio take a trip to Tenerife for a family holiday that never happened. Under the glow of the sun, past and present quietly start to overlap. A haunting and transcendent experience, Sandra Wollner’s film immerses us in the feelings of grief and longing in a way that feels entirely new and strikingly resonant. Winner of the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and Germany’s official submission for the 2027 Academy Awards, Everytime is a dreamlike enigma unlike anything else you’ll see this year. 14
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FEATURES FIRST LIGHT
+ Q&A with James J. Robinson Directed by James J. Robinson
NOV 5
7:30 PM CGAC
DRAMA-SUSPENSE OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Australia, Philippines 2025 | 117 min
Tagalog with English subtitles
Sister Yolanda, whose grace and selflessness make her a quiet but valued figure in her Philippine mountain town, leads a simple life working as a nurse and living in a convent. But when she performs last rites on a young construction worker, suddenly things aren’t so simple. The unusual circumstances surrounding the death begin to weigh on her conscience, and an unavoidable question begins to resonate: Has she spent a dutiful life in service to the wrong thing? Selected at prestigious film festivals across the world – including Rotterdam, Sydney, and Marrakech – First Light is an Australian-Phillipines co-production and Australia’s submission for best international feature at the 2027 Academy Awards.
FJORD Directed by Cristian Mungiu
OCT 14
7 PM SPOT 13
MORAL DRAMA
Romania, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark | 2026 | 146 min
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Romanian, Norwegian, English, and Swedish with English subtitles
Master filmmaker Cristian Mungiu is back with an explosive moral drama. When a Norwegian woman and her devout Romanian husband relocate with their five children to a close-knit and remote coastal town, their teenagers form a fast bond with a neighboring family as unease begins to simmer around the newcomers’ rigid beliefs. When allegations of abuse emerge against them, they’re forced to confront a system of judgment that blurs the line between concern and prejudice. Starring Sebastian Stan, recipient of MFF’s 2024 MFF’s Precious Gem Award, and Renate Reinsve, Fjord won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and is Romania’s official submission to the 2027 Academy Awards.
THE GALLERIST Directed by Cathy Yan
NOV 1
1 PM COSFORD DARK COMEDY
USA, France | 2026 | 89 min English
Set against the glittering excess of Art Basel Miami, the film follows an ambitious gallerist as she faces mounting financial hardships. But when she conspires to pass off an accidental corpse as part of her art exhibit in an impromptu act of survival, the situation quickly spirals into a sly game of deception, spectacle, and damage control. Featuring a star-studded cast made up of Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Sterling K. Brown, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Zach Galifianakis, The Gallerist is a hysterical send-up of a society where, with enough money and conviction, you can pass anything off as art. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FEATURES NOV 9 HEDWIG AND 7 PM PARKER THE ANGRY INCH – 25TH ANNIVERSARY
MUSICAL / RETROSPECTITIVE
+ Q&A with John Cameron Mitchell Directed by John Cameron Mitchell USA | 2001 | 91 min English
In 2001, a punk-rock musical about a divided self blazed through Sundance, where it won Best Director and the Audience Award, and refused to be forgotten. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Hedwig and the Angry Inch with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe-nominated star John Cameron Mitchell, who will be honored by Miami Film Festival with our Impact Award at the event.
This event includes a screening of the film, followed by a live Q&A and a special mini acoustic performance by Mitchell. Arrive early for the pre-show costume contest!
THE HUNTRESS (LA CAZADORA)
OCT 31
5:45 PM KOUBEK
THRILLER
Directed by Suzanne Andrews Correa Mexico | 2026 | 92 min
Spanish with English subtitles
On August 28, 2013, Luz boards a bus during the morning commute and commits a shocking act of violence. Over the course of the next 24 hours we get to know her as she navigates her day in the aftermath. Based on a true story, The Huntress is a story of what happens when female rage meets its breaking point. Set in the border city of Juárez, México, where violence against women is perpetrated with impunity, this Sundance hit stars an extraordinary Adriana Paz as an unlikely defender who takes the weight of the women of Juárez on her shoulders.
I PLAY ROCKY Directed by Peter Farrelly
OCT 30
6 PM COSFORD
COMEDY
USA | 2026 | 128 min English
You know the film Rocky – now, discover the electrifying true story behind the ultimate underdog movie. I Play Rocky follows unknown actor Sylvester Stallone (Anthony Ippolito), who has an unshakable belief that he wasn’t just meant to write Rocky – he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told “no” at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. From comedy legend Peter Farrelly (Green Book, There’s Something About Mary) comes the feel-good movie of the year, anchored by a remarkable and uncanny performance from Ippolito as Stallone. 16
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FEATURES INK Directed by Danny Boyle
NOV 1
7:15 PM KOUBEK
BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA / THRILLER
UK, France, USA 2026 | 116 min English
Based on the Tony-nominated play by multi-Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham, who adapted the screenplay, Ink is billed as an explosive cinematic roller-coaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news – one that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) with a cast that includes Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy, Ink is a gripping journalistic horror story that holds up a mirror to the toxic media landscape we’re living in today.
IRON BOY (LE CORSET)
OCT 31
12:30 PM SPOT 13
ANIMATION
Directed by Louis Clichy France, Belgium | 2026 | 89 min French with English subtitles
In rural France, Christophe tries desperately to live up to the expectations of his rigid, distant father on the family farm. Until the day he starts to lean over and collapse without warning, an affliction that ultimately requires him to wear an iron corset to keep himself upright. Forced to reinvent his life away from the farm, Christophe discovers a new version of himself. But will it fix what’s out of balance? Winner of the Special Jury Prize in Un Certain Regard at Cannes and recipient of three awards at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, Iron Boy is a heartfelt coming-of-age film brought to life by glorious hand-painted animation.
JOSEPHINE Directed by Beth de Araújo
NOV 3
6 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA
USA | 2026 | 119 min English
Winner of both the Grand Jury and Audience awards at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Josephine follows the psychological fallout after an 8-year-old girl (Mason Reeves) witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park. As she acts out, her parents (Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan) struggle with helping their daughter cope, while facing their own fears around the topic and how to address it with their child. Beth de Araújo’s devastating exploration of childhood innocence interrupted examines how to protect the heart and soul of a child who has been exposed to the cruelty of the world far too soon. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FEATURES LA BOLA NEGRA Directed by Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi
NOV 1
6:45 PM COSFORD DRAMA
Spain, France | 2026 | 159 min
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Spanish with English subtitles
La Bola Negra is regularly listed by publications like Variety and The Hollywood Reporter as the only film that could rival The Odyssey at the Oscars. Winner of the Audience Award at Toronto (which usually guarantees a Best Picture nomination slot), as well as Best Director at Cannes, this epic is also Spain’s submission for Best International Feature. This intimate portrait of three generations of men whose lives are connected through desire, pain, and love features performances by Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close. Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as “Los Javis,” are household names in Spain, and also guests of this year’s GEMS festival.
NOV 3
LA GRADIVA
6 PM CGAC
Directed by Marine Atlan
DRAMA/ COMING-OF-AGE
France | 2026 | 145 min
French with English subtitles
A group of French high school students travels to Pompeii to learn about the ruins, and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius. Within the class are cliques, fights, and love affairs, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Set against beautiful Italian scenery, this film feels strikingly grounded and real, and expresses the anxieties and experiences of teenagers today. La Gradiva had its world premiere at the Critics’ Week section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prize and was nominated for the Caméra d’Or and Queer Palm. The Hollywood Reporter called it the essential debut film of the fall festival season.
THE LIBERATION Directed by Guy Nattiv
NOV 4
7 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA
USA | 2026 | 124 min English
Rita (Carrie Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters Ricki (Lily James) – a magnetic young spiritual leader – and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune. But when her daughters Ella (Bella Ramsey) and Jo (Odessa Young) arrive unexpectedly and become drawn into the group’s seductive world, Rita is forced to choose between the family she left behind and the life she believes can save her. A soul-wrenching immersion into the devastating effects of brainwashing and manipulation, The Liberation is an engrossing psychological thriller inspired by director Guy Nattiv’s own family story. 18
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS 2026
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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 5, 2026
FEATURES THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF WILSON SHEDD
NOV 1
4:15 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA / CRIME
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson USA | 2026 | 121 min English
When a teacher in an abusive marriage takes a job leading creative writing classes at a maximum security prison, she begins to fall for a charismatic inmate. The consequences call into question not only the nature of punishment and retribution, but the very limits of our humanity. Based on actual events and starring Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy in powerhouse performances, The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd is morally complex and utterly intense, asking us to personally wrestle with our own ideas of justice, culpability, and redemption in this unforgettable film from actorturned-director Tim Blake Nelson.
LOOK BACK (RUKKU BAKKU) Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda
OCT 30
6 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA/ COMING-OF-AGE
Japan | 2026 | 100 min
Japanese with English subtitles
Two artists, the brash Fujino and the reclusive Kyomoto, meet and develop a bond over making manga. The film follows the two girls as they develop a series that starts in a high school newspaper and develops into a national bestseller. Although tied by their love of their shared creation, they proceed to live very different lives into their adult years. Directed by the prolific Hirokazu Kore-eda (Palme d’Or winning Shoplifters, Broker, recent GEMS title Monster) and based upon the famous manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the film – shot entirely on 35mm and with gorgeous cinematography – is a crowd-pleaser for all ages 15 and up.
THE LOVE WITCH 35MM SCREENING – 10TH ANNIVERSARY
OCT 31
8:30 PM CGAC
RETROSPECTIVE
Directed by Anna Biller USA | 2016 | 120 min English
Elaine is a beautiful young witch determined to find a man to love her. Casting spells and mixing potions in her gothic Victorian apartment, she easily picks up and seduces men, but she’s left with a string of hapless victims who cannot satisfy her idealized version of happily ever after. Then she finally meets the man of her dreams – and her desperation to be loved drives her to the brink of insanity and murder. With a visual style that pays tribute to Technicolor thrillers of the ’60s, The Love Witch explores female fantasy and the repercussions of pathological narcissism.
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FEATURES MARIE ANTOINETTE @ VIZCAYA – 20TH ANNIVERSARY
OCT 28
7 PM VIZCAYA
RETROSPECTIVE
Directed by Sofia Coppola France, USA, Japan | 2006 | 123 min English
Written and directed by Academy Award winner Sofia Coppola (Lost In Translation), Marie Antoinette is an electrifying yet intimate retelling of the turbulent life of history’s favorite villainess. Kirsten Dunst portrays the ill-fated child princess who married France’s young and indifferent King Louis XVI (Jason Schwartzman). Feeling isolated in a royal court rife with scandal and intrigue, she defied both royalty and commoners by living like a rock star, which served only to seal her tragic fate.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this sumptuous, visually decadent film in royal style at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, as we immerse ourselves in all things Marie Antoinette.
NOV 1
MINOTAUR Directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev
12:30 PM CGAC
DRAMA OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
France, Latvia, Germany 2026 | 140 min
Russian with English subtitles
When Gleb, a successful company director, finds himself under siege from mounting corporate pressures and an increasingly unstable world, the collapse of his carefully ordered life accelerates toward violence. France’s official submission to the 2027 Academy Awards and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, Minotaur exposes the darkness lurking underneath the different facets of our daily life – political, social, and domestic. Directed by acclaimed Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan, Loveless), this gripping powder keg of a film takes the familiar adultery thriller and flips it on its head to reveal a larger story about corruption and moral bankruptcy.
NOV 3
MOUSE
+ Q&A with Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson
6 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA/ COMING-OF-AGE
Directed by Kelly O’Sullivan & Alex Thompson USA | 2026 | 120 min English
It’s 2002, and best friends Minnie and Callie are heading into their senior year of high school. Minnie has long lived in the shadow of the charismatic and admired Callie, so when their friendship is suddenly upended at the start of the summer, she’s left rudderless and struggling to define her own identity. Bereft, she forms a complicated relationship with Callie’s poised, attentive mother (Sophie Okonedo) – pulling her away from the chaotic messiness of her own home and mother. The latest film from celebrated filmmaking duo Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson (Saint Frances, Ghostlight), Mouse is a deeply human look at grief, the way we cope, and the people who get us through it all. 20
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS 2026
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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 5, 2026
FEATURES THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK
OCT 29
7 PM SPOT 13
CRIME / DRAMA
Directed by Noah Segan USA | 2026 | 88 min English
Harry (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family. Turturro, who will be honored at a separate event during GEMS, gives one of the best performances of his career in this nostalgic New York story.
QUEEN AT SEA Directed by Lance Hammer
NOV 1
7 PM CGAC
MORAL DRAMA
USA, UK | 2026 | 121 min
English and French with English subtitles
Amanda and her stepfather, Martin, struggle with a moral issue that divides them. Has Amanda’s mother, who’s suffering from advanced dementia, lost the ability to make critical decisions in her own best interests? And if so, who’s responsible for making that determination? As Amanda and Martin are forced to make increasingly difficult choices, the repercussions soon spiral out of their control. Winner of the Silver Bear Jury Prize as well as the Best Supporting Performance Award at the Berlin Film Festival, Queen at Sea is a devastating morality drama spearheaded by a tremendous performance by Juliette Binoche.
RAY GUNN Directed by Brad Bird
NOV 1
4 PM KOUBEK
ANIMATION
USA | 2026 | 119 min English
In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder, and a multimedia star named Venus Nova. From the visionary mind behind animated classics such as The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and The Iron Giant, director Brad Bird has crafted a dazzling homage to films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and The Maltese Falcon, with a sci-fi twist. Voiced by Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson – both of whom can also be seen in GEMS titles Wild Horse Nine and Paper Tiger, respectively – Ray Gunn is a modern classic in the making. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FEATURES REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION
NOV 2
7 PM CGAC
DOCUMENTARY
Directed by Pegah Ahangarani Czech Republic, Spain | 2026 | 98 min Persian with English subtitles
Through five portraits of relatives and mentors forming indelible expressions of resistance, director Pegah Ahangarani sketches her life story. Drawing from personal archives, home videos, footage of street protests, newspapers, and recorded voices, she retraces more than 40 years of Iran’s history. Looking at the early days of 1979 through to the war that began in 2026, she pieces together intimate and collective memories, forming a picture of a country shaped by political repression and in constant hope for a revolution. Winner of the prestigious Golden Eye Award for Best Documentary at Cannes, Rehearsals for a Revolution is a lyrical meditation on resistance and an enduring dream of a better life.
RISA AND THE WIND PHONE (RISA Y LA CABINA DEL VIENTO)
OCT 31
3 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA
+ Q&A with Pablo Minces Directed by Juan Cabral Argentina | 2025 | 94 min
Spanish with English subtitles
After losing her father in a tragic fire, 10-year-old Risa discovers that an out-of-service phone booth allows her to speak with the dead. Each caller has a story, a lingering regret, a final wish. They strike a deal: If Risa can help them resolve their unfinished business in the world of the living, they will grant her the impossible – a final conversation with her father. This beautiful Argentinian film is co-written by Miami local Pablo Minces, who will be in attendance for a Q&A. Starring Diego Peretti, it marks the acting debut of music superstar Cazzu.
OCT 31
RIVER
5:45 PM CGAC
Directed by Joshua Giuliano
HORROR
USA | 2026 | 92 min English
The sun is down. The boat is dead. There’s no cell service. And there’s someone standing, staring, from both shores. Written and directed by Joshua Giuliano, River stars Jane Levy (Evil Dead), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and Max Mattern (Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy) as three estranged siblings who reunite in their hometown after the death of their father. As they set out to scatter his ashes at his favorite spot on a remote river, the trip devolves into a waking nightmare. Currently with a 93% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, River was acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster following an electrifying launch at Midnight Madness at Toronto. 22
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS 2026
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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 5, 2026
FEATURES ROSE Directed by Markus Schleinzer
OCT 31
3:15 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA OFFICIAL SUBMISSION TO THE 99TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Austria, Germany 2026 | 93 min
German with English subtitles
Amid the turmoil of the Thirty Years’ War, a mysterious soldier appears in a secluded Protestant village and declares himself the heir of a long-abandoned farmstead. With time, he overcomes the townspeople’s doubts and shows himself to be a hard-working, God-fearing man. But the true and twisted tale is one of someone who, defying her birth as a woman, comported herself as a man and committed many a wicked deed. Austria’s official submission to the Academy Awards, Rose is led by a powerhouse performance from Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest).
SAD GIRLZ (CHICAS TRISTES) Directed by Fernanda Tovar
NOV 3
8:45 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA/ COMING-OF-AGE
Mexico, France, Spain | 2026 | 90 min Spanish with English subtitles
Paula and La Maestra are 16 and inseparable. One night at a party, Paula ends up alone with Daniel, a good friend and her longtime crush. Amid reggaetón, flirting, and shots, the two slip into the bathroom together. Soon after, La Maestra senses that something has changed. Paula, who seems distant and deeply sad, at first insists that nothing’s wrong, but La Maestra keeps pushing until her friend begins to talk about what happened that night. As the two girls respond in different ways, their bond is put to the test, pushing them toward a decision that will redefine who they are, together and apart.
SALVATORE: SHOEMAKER OF DREAMS Directed by Luca Guadagnino
NOV 13
6:15 PM EXHIBITION 7 PM SCREENING WOLFSONIAN RETROSPECTIVE
Italy | 2020 | 109 min English
Discover the story of legendary designer Salvatore Ferragamo in Luca Guadagnino’s documentary tracing his journey from Italy to Hollywood. Through archival footage and interviews, the film explores the craftsmanship, experimentation, and imagination that made Ferragamo “shoemaker to the stars.” Come early to see the exhibition Foot Notes: Shoes, Symbolism, and Society, featuring Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 Rainbow sandal. Presented with The Wolfsonian–FIU, Consulate General of Italy in Miami, and Italian Cultural Institute in Miami. This event is $5. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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FEATURES SUMMER OF THREE
+ Q&A with Carlitos Ruiz-Ruiz and Marcel Ruiz
NOV 2
7 PM KOUBEK
DRAMA/ COMING-OF-AGE
Directed by Carlitos Ruiz-Ruiz Puerto Rico | 2026 | 85 min
Spanish with English subtitles
Following the death of his grandfather, 17-year-old Javi is forced to return alone to his native Puerto Rico for the funeral. Back in his childhood home, the suffocating heat, buried memories, and untamed surroundings quickly convince him this will be the worst summer of his life. That is, until he meets Luife and Kiki – two larger-than-life social misfits who pull him into their orbit and reshape his return in unexpected ways. As the three drift through a vibrant, ever-evolving Puerto Rico, Javi is drawn into a tender and volatile love triangle that challenges his understanding of love, friendship, and loss.
OCT 31
TANGLES
3 PM CGAC
Directed by Leah Nelson
ANIMATION
USA, Canada | 2026 | 102 min English
Sarah leaves her exciting life as an activist and artist in 1990s San Francisco to return to the small, conservative hometown she fled when Alzheimer’s began to erode her mother’s vibrant personality. Confronting a disorienting reality she can’t control, Sarah must find her footing as she learns to accept her mother’s decline and become the daughter she now needs. Brimming with humor and emotion and anchored by a voice cast made up of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman, and Bowen Yang, Tangles is a stunning animated feature and a tender tearjerker about the imperfect beauty of family.
TENDER LOVING CARE Directed by Mike Leigh
NOV 1
7:30 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA
UK | 2026 | 107 min English
Academy Award nominee Mike Leigh returns with Tender Loving Care, continuing his insightful exploration of contemporary life. Emmy Award-winning Widow’s Bay star Kate O’Flynn stars as Amy, a child protective services worker who moves in with her bubbly best friend, Rosie, following a breakup. As Amy navigates a new chapter, she remains close to her aging parents, whose loving concern mirrors her own: Amy worries about her father’s cognitive health, while her parents worry about her happiness in life without a partner or children. With his distinctive cinematic voice, Leigh once again delves into themes that challenge and resonate with modern audiences. 24
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS 2026
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OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 5, 2026
FEATURES TIME WARP Directed by Allison Berg
NOV 1
1 PM KOUBEK
DOCUMENTARY
USA | 2026 | 112 min English
The Rocky Horror Picture Show burst onto the scene 50 years ago and blew everyone’s minds – a glorious, campy, sexy, utterly bizarre midnight ritual that turned movie-going from a passive excursion into an active, immersive experience. For misfits, dreamers, and the delightfully weird, Rocky Horror became their sanctuary. In the delightful Time Warp, 25-year-old Kenny Starling is doing something audacious in quiet Rock Springs, Wyoming: He is staging a shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film follows Kenny and his extraordinary players as they rehearse, discover, transform, and also wonder: Will their neighbors turn up and cheer them on?
WICKER Directed by Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson
OCT 20
7 PM KOUBEK
COMEDYROMANCE
Hungary | 2026 | 105 min English
An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, Wicker tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker (Peter Dinklage). When her new spouse (Alexander Skarsgård) proves more spectacular than she ever imagined, his soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination, and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life. Sexy, fun, and surprisingly sweet, Wicker is a raunchy romp that will have you rethinking social norms and societal expectations.
YELLOW LETTERS Directed by İlker Çatak
OCT 30
6 PM SPOT 13
DRAMA
Germany | 2026 | 127 min
Turkish with English subtitles
Life in Turkey is good for celebrated artist couple Derya and Aziz – until an incident at their latest play’s premiere. Suddenly targeted by the state and struggling to balance their ideals with life’s necessities, their marriage is pushed to a breaking point. How far will they go to uphold their art, convictions, and dignity when their own government takes on the role of insurmountable opponent? From İlker Çatak, the Academy Award-nominated director of The Teacher’s Lounge (GEMS 2023), this Berlin Golden Bear winner is a timely and sobering indictment of political persecution and censorship in the arts. TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
10 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7 PM WICKER
KOUBEK
8 PM
9 PM
6 PM
8 PM
7 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
11 PM
12 AM
11 PM
12 AM
105 MIN
7 PM FJORD
SPOT 13
146 MIN
7 PM MARIE ANTOINETTE
VIZCAYA
THEATERS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
4 PM
5 PM
123 MIN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 AM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
6 PM
7 PM 6 PM I PLAY ROCKY
COSFORD
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
128 MIN
CGAC
MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL GEMS 2026
6 PM OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
KOUBEK
11 AM
COSFORD
12 PM 1 PM 12:15 PM CENTERPIECE: ELSINORE
2 PM
111 MIN
6 PM LOOK BACK
105 MIN
100 MIN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
3 PM 4 PM 3 PM CENTERPIECE: PAPER TIGER
5 PM
12:15 PM THE BELOVED
SPOT 13
12:30 PM IRON BOY
135 MIN
8 PM
5:45 PM RIVER
9 PM
10 PM
8:30 PM THE LOVE WITCH 35MM
92 MIN
120 MIN
5:45 PM THE HUNTRESS
3:15 PM ROSE
92 MIN
93 MIN
3 PM RISA AND THE WIND PHONE
6 PM EVERYTIME
W/Q&A 94 MIN
89 MIN
7 PM
115 MIN
102 MIN
KOUBEK
108 MIN
127 MIN
6 PM
3 PM TANGLES
CGAC
8:45 PM CAMPEÓN GABACHO
6 PM YELLOW LETTERS
7 PM THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK 88 MIN
SPOT 13
THEATERS
8 PM THE DEBUT
121 MIN
| OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 5, 2026
THEATERS COSFORD CGAC KOUBEK SPOT 13
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM 2 PM 1 PM THE GALLERIST 89 MIN
12:30 PM MINOTAUR 140 MIN
1 PM TIME WARP 112 MIN
12 PM ALL OF A SUDDEN 196 MIN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 3:30 PM CENTERPIECE: BEHEMOTH! 124 MIN
3:45 PM COWARD 125 MIN
4 PM RAY GUNN 119 MIN
4:15 PM THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF WILSON SHED 121 MIN
6 PM
7 PM
8 PM 6:45 PM LA BOLA NEGRA
9 PM
159 MIN
7 PM QUEEN AT SEA 121 MIN
7:15 PM INK 116 MIN
7:30 PM TENDER LOVING CARE 107 MIN
10 PM
TICKETS: WWW.MIAMIFILMFESTIVAL.COM
THEATERS
6 PM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7 PM 8 PM 7 PM CENTERPIECE: WILD HORSE NINE
COSFORD
118 MIN
7 PM SUMMER OF THREE
SPOT 13
7 PM BURGUNDY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 6 PM
7 PM
8 PM 7:30 PM FIRST LIGHT
W/ Q&A 117 MIN
7 PM CLOSING NIGHT CLUB KID 122 MIN
6 PM BEDFORD PARK 121 MIN
9 PM 10 PM 8:45 PM BITTER CHRISTMAS
6 PM
SPOT 13
7 PM CENTERPIECE: BEING HEUMANN
8:45 PM SAD GIRLZ 90 MIN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8 PM
COSFORD PARKER
10 PM
124 MIN
119 MIN
7 PM HEDWIG
9 PM
134 MIN
ART OF LIGHT AWARD 120 MIN
7 PM
9 PM
7 PM THE LIBERATION
6 PM MOUSE W/ Q&A AND
6 PM
7 PM
7 PM CLARISSA
6 PM JOSEPHINE
THEATERS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
111 MIN
145 MIN
91 MIN 7 PM IN CONVERSATION W/ JOHN TURTURRO 90 MIN
CGAC
O CINEMA
126 MIN
W/ Q&A 85 MIN
CHAPMAN
8 PM
6 PM LA GRADIVA
98 MIN
KOUBEK
KOUBEK
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
6 PM 7 PM 6 PM CENTERPIECE: BUNKER
7 PM REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION
CGAC
THEATERS
9 PM
W/ Q&A AND IMPACT AWARD 91 MIN
THEATERS
126 MIN 7 PM VARIETY VIRTUOSO AWARD & CONVERSATION WITH JAVIER AMBROSSI, JAVIER CALVO & GUITARRICADELAFUENTE 90 MIN
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6 PM
7 PM
8 PM
THEATERS
COSFORD
COSFORD
CGAC
CGAC
WOLFSONIAN
6 PM EXHIBITION
7 PM SALVATORE: SHOEMAKER OF DREAMS 109 MIN
KOUBEK
FRI, NOV 27
7 PM 8 PM 7 PM AN EVENING WITH KYLE MACLACHLAN 120 MIN
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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE’S MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL
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APRIL 3-13, 2025