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Olivia, a Franco-American writer, returns to her grandmother’s village in the south of France and is enchanted by a local woman, who quickly becomes the face of her new novel. As a number of strange coincidences ensue, Olivia asks herself whether she's part of history's unfolding story, or vice-versa.   SPECIAL Q&A — NOVEMBER 6 Join us for a Q&A following the 6:30 PM screening with: Director: John M. Keller Cast: Eléa Clair, Zach Grenier & Thais Sobreira Producer: Marine Assaiante Cinematographer: Wilhelm Kuhn

The Big Apple Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the highest quality films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional specially selected films from across the country and around the world. Additionally, the festival is proud to honor a filmmakers and writers, through festival screenings and screenplay contests, who have played an influential role in the growth of independent filmmaking. BAFF presents awards in various categories in filmmaking and screenwriting.   MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE "50 Fests Worth the Entry Fee"   FILM FREEWAY "Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals"   MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE "25 Coolest Fests in the World"

In June 1940, as the French army collapses, General de Gaulle refuses the armistice. He flies to London, where he lays the foundations of the Resistance.

In Portuguese with English Subtitles. Emotional and unashamed, 'Cazuza Boas Novas" tracks the last years of Brazil's notorious "Rebel Poet", the singer and composer Cazuza, whose battle against HIV turned him into a pioneer for the cause and its victims. Featuring never-seen intimate footage, concert pieces, archival material and conversations with some of his collaborators, lovers and family members, the documentary explores his unique creative force and how art and his music maintained him alive. A multi-cultural Brazilian celebration featuring various artistic expressions, such as film, music, dance, arts, and literature, the 7th New York Brazilian Film Series presents the International Premiere of CAZUZA BOAS NOVAS on Sunday November 8th, 2026.    The Program is: 5 pm Welcome Networking 5:10 pm Introduction 5:15 pm LUCAS SANTANA- Tap Dance Show & Cazuza Tribute 5:25 pm GABRIELA BORNSTEIN- Art Talk and Exhibition "Tropical Surrealism" 5:35 pm CONSTANCIA MATOS- Poetry and Book Launch (this literature portion will be presented in Portuguese with some remarks in English). 5:45 pm Film Screening- CAZUZA BOAS NOVAS 7:20 pm Film Talkback with Special Guests 7:30 pm TALLIA- Live Music Closing Performance   Tickets $26. Information: [email protected]  

VAEFF 2026 IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!   This year, VAEFF will once again captivate New York City audiences with its highly anticipated programs, hosted at the iconic Cinema Village from November 13 to 16, 2026. Now in its 16th year, the Video Art & Experimental Film Festival (VAEFF) has established itself as a vital platform for showcasing the most innovative and provocative works in film and contemporary video art. With a daring and dynamic range of genres—including animation, dance, music videos, fashion films, documentary  and visual narratives—the festival continues to redefine the boundaries of cinematic expression.

ACADEMY AWARD® QUALIFYING THEATRICAL RUN Hidden Colors 6: The Culture of Resistance explores the overlooked history of Black American resistance, innovation, survival, and cultural influence. Through historians, scholars, and cultural commentators, the documentary reveals powerful stories of how Black Americans challenged oppression, created lasting institutions and traditions, and helped shape the development of the United States.

Q&As with Cybela Clare (Director, Actor, Writer), Michael Slack (Producer), Herbert Gould (Actor), Matthew James Fitzgerald (Actor), Michael Takiff (Actor), Bin Bin Kuo (Actor), Margo Goldstein (Actress). Mysterious assassinations and blackouts throughout Manhattan are linked to a major aerospace company, its corporate hitmen, and two bumbling Russian agents hellbent on capturing the world-changing power of its AI technology. True-Crime Blogger Cassie Cole enlists the help of a masked whistleblower, a high-end hacker, a CIA psychic, and the sassy sentient AI, to uncover their international conspiracy and its lethal consequences.

An Eye for an Eye unfolds like a real-life courtroom thriller, with stakes as high as life and death. Years after killing her abusive husband in an act of self-defense, Tahereh now faces execution unless she can pay the Diya—blood money demanded by her abuser’s family. With the clock ticking and public sympathy running low, her son Mohsen is thrust into a desperate race against time to save his mother’s life, turning to outside donors in a society where victims of domestic abuse are often met with silence—or scorn. With unprecedented access to private negotiations, legal proceedings, and intimate family moments, the filmmakers bring us deep inside a harrowing moral and legal labyrinth. We witness not only the emotional toll on Tahereh and her children, but also the chilling mechanics of a justice system shaped by patriarchal values and religious law. Gripping and deeply human, An Eye for an Eye lays bare the personal costs of systemic injustice—and the fierce resilience of a family fighting for their right to move forward.   Produced by Unchained Productions, Seetô Productions, and Closer Media. Co-produced by Elk Film and Pumpernickel Films. Produced with the support of Danish Film Institute.

About the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Established in 1993, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to presenting films from the United States and around the world that explore the human experience of people of color, with particular focus on people of African descent and Indigenous communities.   Our Mission ADIFF presents a curated selection of contemporary and classic films that often remain outside mainstream circulation. Through its programming, the festival creates a space for audiences to encounter stories shaped by history, identity, and lived experience.   What We Do ADIFF organizes festivals and film series in New York City and internationally, including programs in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Paris, France. The festival brings together filmmakers and audiences through screenings, conversations, and public programs that engage social, cultural, and political realities.   Our programming supports both emerging and established filmmakers whose work reflects diverse perspectives across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the United States.   Our Legacy For over three decades, ADIFF has introduced hundreds of films to U.S. audiences, many of which have gone on to receive international recognition. In partnership with ArtMattan Films, the festival extends the life of these works through distribution and ongoing access to audiences.

1943–1944. To free France, General de Gaulle must unite a divided Resistance. He also fights to establish his legitimacy with the Allies.