SENTIMENTAL VALUE



Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.

Directed by Joachim Trier
Running time 2h 12m

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT



After accidentally hitting a dog on the road, Eghbal arrives at a garage for a damage assessment. Mechanic Vahid is shocked to recognize the man as his torturer from his time as a political prisoner. Bent on revenge, he immediately springs into action. He follows Eghbal home, kidnaps him, and stows him away in his van. The only problem now: he can’t be certain of the man’s true identity. Over the next 24 hours, he enlists the help of friends and acquaintances who had been detained at the same prison. Although Vahid is desperate for retribution, he’s wracked with doubt.

Director Jafar Panahi, previously banned from filmmaking and imprisoned for his political views, injects his intricate revenge thriller with affecting personal detail. Winner of this year’s Palme d’Or, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT is a profound, brave rumination on the lasting effects of political trauma and the complex morality of recrimination.

Directed by Jafar Panahi
Rated PG-13
Running time 1h 45m

HAMNET



From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Based on Maggie O'Farrell's 2020 novel of the same name, the film follows the relationship between William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, and the impact of the tragic death of their 11-year-old son Hamnet on their lives.

Directed by Chloé Zhao
Rated PG-13
Running time 2h 5m