AFI Fest Favs Guide

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Film Guide

My top picks

WRONG, FRANCE | USA-Guy behind Rubber

DIRECTOR Quentin Dupieux, 94 MIN

Taking super-realism to dizzying new heights, this absurd story tells of one man’s epic and fantastical quest to reunite with his lost dog.

Fri. Nov 2, 9:15 p.m., Chinese 2 Mon. Nov 5, 1:45 p.m., Chinese 1

 HOLY MOTORS, FRANCE | GERMANY
DIRECTOR Léos Carax, 116 MIN
Denis Lavant plays Mr. Oscar, a shadowy figure who inhabits many roles while fulfilling assignments from inside a white limousine in
Léos Carax’s beguiling work. Cast includes Denis Lavant, Eva Mendes and Kylie Minogue.
Sat. Nov 3, 7:00 p.m., EgyptianTue. Nov 6, 1:30 p.m., Chinese 2

ROOM 237, USA

DIRECTOR Rodney Ascher, 102 MIN

Rodney Asher’s documentary delves into the symbols and messages hidden within Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed film, THE SHINING, revealing more secrets after 30 years.

Sun. Nov 4, 9:00 p.m., Chinese 1Wed. Nov 7, 1:15 p.m., Chinese 3

LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE, FRANCE | JAPAN

DIRECTOR Abbas Kiarostami, 109 MIN

A beautiful young student doubles as an escort in Tokyo. On an arranged date with an elderly client, she finds an unexpected protector.

Sun. Nov 4, 6:30 p.m., Chinese 4 Tue. Nov 6, 2:30 p.m., Chinese 4

THE HUNT, DENMARK

DIRECTOR Thomas Vinterberg, 111 MIN

Set in a small Danish village at Christmastime, one man becomes the target of mass hysteria.

Sun. Nov 4, 7:00 p.m., Chinese 3Mon. Nov 5, 10:15 p.m., Egyptian

BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO, UK

DIRECTOR Peter Strickland, 92 MIN

At a giallo Italian film company in the 1970s, a British sound engineer from the “home counties” is swept up by the world of sex, sadism and pulp movies.

Sat. Nov 3, 1:00 p.m., Chinese 2Mon. Nov 5, 9:45 p.m., Chinese 2

BEYOND THE HILLS, ROMANIA* | FRANCE | BELGIUM

DIRECTOR Cristian Mungiu, 155 MIN

An unhappy young woman visiting her one-time lover in a Romanian convent is accused of being possessed by the devil. This gripping drama is based on a case of alleged demonic possession that occurred in a Romanian monastery in 2005.

Sat. Nov 3, 3:45 p.m., Chinese 1Mon. Nov 5, 4:00 p.m., Chinese 4

ANTIVIRAL, CANADA | USA

DIRECTOR Brandon Cronenberg, 108 MIN

When the frantic obsession with celebrity leads to the trafficking of stars’ diseases to their fans, death is sure to be waiting in the wings.

Sun. Nov 4, 6:15 p.m., Chinese 1 Wed. Nov 7, 7:15 p.m., Chinese 4

 

CLIP, SERBIA

DIRECTOR Maja Miloš, 102 MIN

Writer/Director Maja Miloš makes her directorial debut with this searing portrait of a rootless Serbian teenager who captures clips of life with her camera phone.

Sat. Nov 3, 9:15 p.m., Chinese 4 Sun. Nov 4, 4:15 p.m., Chinese 2

KID-THING, USA

DIRECTOR David Zellner, 83 MIN

Annie is a young girl leading a lonely existence in Austin, Texas, whose life takes a fascinating turn when she hears a plea for help coming from the bottom of a well. Preceded by the short: ‘92 SKYBOX ALONZO MOURNING ROOKIE CARD | DIRECTOR Todd Sklar | 12 MIN

Fri. Nov 2, 6:30 p.m., Chinese 2 Wed. Nov 7, 7:30 p.m., Chinese 5

ELECTRICK CHILDREN, USA

DIRECTOR Rebecca Thomas, 120 MIN

Rachel is a 15-year-old Mormon girl who finds herself miraculously pregnant after listening to a rock music cassette.

Fri. Nov 2, 10:00 p.m., Chinese 1 Mon. Nov 5, 4:30 p.m., Chinese 5

ABCS OF DEATH, USA | NEW ZEALAND

123 MIN

Twenty-five directors – and one lucky contest winner – make signature short films, both deadly and horrific, based on the letters

of the alphabet.

Sat. Nov 3, 11:59 p.m., Chinese 6 Wed. Nov 7, 7:00 p.m., Chinese 3

COME OUT AND PLAY, MEXICO

DIRECTOR Makinov, 87 MIN

A young couple on vacation takes a small boat to a picturesque island where something horrible has happened and survival depends upon committing unthinkable atrocities.

Sat. Nov 3, 11:59 p.m., Chinese 2 Sun. Nov 4, 1:15 p.m., Chinese 6

JOHN DIES AT THE END, USA

DIRECTOR Don Coscarelli, 99 MIN

John and Dave take “soy sauce,” their drug of choice, and develop supernatural powers, battling meat zombies and giant bugs.

Fri. Nov 2, 11:59 p.m., Chinese 2 Sat. Nov 3, 1:15 p.m., Chinese 6