Mohammad Rasoulof shot his film in secret in Iran, and when he was sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging, he escaped to Germany over an arduous 28-day trek.
One of cinema's most noted publications, known for starting the careers of André Bazin, Éric Rohmer, and more, named Alain Guiraudie's "Misericordia" as the best film of the year.
Director Gints Zilbalodis and sound designer Gurwal Coïc-Gallas tell IndieWire about maintaining the momentum of the animated animal adventure through sound.
Cinematographer Tari Segal tells IndieWire about the bold lighting and camera choices needed to create the different worlds that Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang) must navigate.
With a sterling cast including Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Magaro, and Richard Gere, Showtime's tragic-thriller reshuffles the "Homeland" paradox as an American CIA agent falls head over heels for a teacher who may or may not be a secret agent herself.