The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) returns for it’s 35th year this Thursday, April 7th. The MSPIFF is the largest film event in the region, and one of the largest and longest running film festivals in the country. There are over 200+ feature length and short narrative and documentary films from 60+ countries. Some of the most anticipated movies of the festival are: A Man Called Ove, The Seventh Fire, They Will Have to Kill Us, The Ardennes and The Idol. Here are some of the films I am most excited to see this year at the 2016 MSPIFF:
My King
My King explores years of one couple’s turbulent marraige. After a serious ski accident, Tony (Emmanuaelle Bercot) is sent to rehab where she reflects on her relationship with Georgio (Vincent Casssel). Vincent Cassel, you might recognize as the play direct in the Black Swan. I am most excited to his performance in this story as the relationship begins to unravel into an emotional roller coaster.
St. Anthony Main Theatre 3 – Mon, Apr 11 9:40 pm
St. Anthony Main Theatre 4 – Wed, Apr 13 7:05 pm
Lo and Behold: Reveries of a Connected World
If you are a fan of Werner Herzog, this is a must see. Narrated by the director, this film explores the impact of technology on our modern society. He explores the Internet, which he describes as “one of the biggest revolutions we as humans are experiencing,” but on the other side of the coin shows how this tool can be used for online harassment and Internet addiction. It wrestles with the question, “what is the future of the Internet?”
St. Anthony Main Theater 2 – Tue, Apr 12 5:15pm
St. Anthony Main Theater 2 – Thur, Apr 21 7:20pm
The World Has No Eyedea
The World Has No Eyedea is a documentary about Michael ‘Eyedea’ Larsen. He is a Minnesota native and a freestyle battle rapping champion, a guitar player, break dancer, lead singer of a punk band, a poet, philosopher, and supportive friend. Director, Brandon Crowson, will be in attendance to this sold out show. Told from real life footage and stories from family and friends- Crowson will attempt to share the life and legacy of Michael ‘Eyedea’ Larsen who died on October 16, 2010 from what is called an accidental overdose.
St. Anthony Main Theatre 2 – Mon, Apr 18 7:00pm
St Anthony Main Theatre 4 – Thu, Apr 21 9:20pm
Nothing in Return
For teenager, Dario, parental guidance is not helping. Between his own parents conflicts and his school expelling him, Dario turns to his friend Luismi for friendship, guidance, and a partner in tomfoolery. Based in the streets of Madrid, the two find an alternative lifestyle in this matter-of-fact life lesson story.
St. Anthony Main Theatre 2 – Tue, Apr 12 7:30pm
St. Anthony Main Theatre 5 – Mon, Apr 18 10:00pm
Messi
Messi is a documentary from director Álex de la Iglesia. He brings the story of the soccer star Lionel Messi. De la Iglesia tells the story through the lens of Messi’s friends and colleagues. The film includes footage of the player’s childhood through VHS footage as well as his professional career with FC Barcelona.
St. Anthony Main Theatre 5 – Mon, Apr 11 5:00pm
Metropolitan State University – Sun, Apr 17 1:00pm
For more information about the 2016 MSPIFF and to purchase tickets please visit their website: http://mspfilm.org/