Image of ‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ Is a Celebration of Deaf Achievement article

Shoshannah Stern’s documentary explores the life and career of Marlee Matlin, who made history by becoming the first deaf actress to win an Oscar. But for her, that was when the real work began.

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Image of Celebrating Jean-Luc Godard: 95 Years of Rule-Breaking Cinema article

The revolutionary French auteur Jean-Luc Godard transformed the medium with his boundary-shattering techniques and era-defining filmography. From French New Wave classics like 'Breathless' to the 3D spectacle of 'Goodbye to Language,' Godard cultivated a singular cinematic vision that continues to inspire and delight audiences today. Take a look back at his career.

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Marlee Matlin in Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Here are all of the new films coming to Kino Film Collection in December.

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Image of Watch Family Stories From Around the World Over Thanksgiving Weekend article

Family films—some are heartfelt, some are uncomfortable, and all are deeply relatable. Whether you’re watching with your loved ones or taking a much-needed break from them, these family stories from around the world are perfect for Thanksgiving weekend.

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Image of Watch: ‘Riefenstahl’ Is the Final Word on the Life, Work, and Legacy of Hitler’s Favorite Filmmaker article

She was once Hitler’s favorite propagandist, but Leni Riefenstahl spent decades insisting she was just an artist. Andres Veiel and Sandra Maischberger’s documentary ‘Riefenstahl’ exposes the truth about the filmmaker’s ambitions, deception, and complicity.

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Image of Comfort Food Double Feature: Holy Cow and Sweet Bean article

There’s nothing quite like a heartwarming story of hope centered around something delicious, and even the most humble foods can be great catalysts for transformation. Kino Film Collection is delighted to present Holy Cow, a coming-of-age film about an underdog who enters a cheese competition, and Sweet Bean, a meditative family drama about Japanese dorayaki.

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Spotlight on: Yorgos Lanthimos

Kino Film Collection celebrates Yorgos Lanthimos for challenging cinematic norms with films like "Dogtooth," "Alps," and "Kinetta." Lanthimos' work delves into themes of control, grief, and human behavior, creating unsettling yet deeply human worlds. Collaborations with Tony McNamara and Emma Stone have expanded his range, while his films continue to question power and desire with warmth and humor.

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Image of Who Is Jean Gabin? Meet the Actor Who Became the Face of France article

We’re continuing Noirvember with a tribute to Jean Gabin, one of the most influential French actors in history, who became synonymous with France itself. Known for his authentic portrayals of rugged working-class antihero types, Gabin helped to define the archetypal noir leading man.

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Image of Neon-Noir: ‘Millennium Mambo’ Reimagines What the Night Looks Like in Film Noir article

Hou Hsiao-hsien’s 'Millennium Mambo' reimagines noir’s darkness through neon light. Following Vicky’s hypnotic drift through Taipei, the film captures the luminous, suspended, and fading dissonance of modern desire.

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Abou Sangare in Souleymane's Story

Here are all of the new films coming to Kino Film Collection in November.

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Image of Who Is Jean Rollin? Get to Know the French Cult Director’s Candy-Coated Horror article

The French Euro-cult director reinvented horror with pastels and light, turning beauty into menace and sweetness into decay. Get to know the candy-coated cinema of Jean Rollin.

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Image of Rediscover ‘Night of the Juggler,’ a Gritty, High-Octane Time Capsule of 1970s New York City  article

Set against the backdrop of class warfare, racial tension, and police corruption, Night of the Juggler is an action-packed cat-and-mouse thriller about a father trying to save his daughter. Now available on 4K UHD and streaming, it’s time to rediscover this gritty time capsule of late-1970s New York City.

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Image of Nuns vs Vampires: A Venn Diagram of Horror, Mortality, and Sexual Perversion  article

Nuns and vampires are two of the most enduring and popular film tropes. In spotlighting our robust selection of nun and vampire films, we investigate their appeal, their commonalities, and what it would look like to feature both in the same movie.

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Image of Surrender to Steamy, Sexy Situationships With These 7 Cinematic Bodice-Rippers  article

Sometimes there’s nothing more entertaining than watching a toxic situationship unravel, especially when there’s copious sex involved. This week, we’re spotlighting the erotically charged biopic of iconic female sculptor Camille Claudel, who became entangled in a steamy affair with famed sculptor Auguste Rodin, plus six more cinematic bodice-rippers.

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Image of Charles Burnett’s ‘Killer of Sheep’ Helped Define the L.A. Rebellion, and Still Resonates to This Day article

Charles Burnett’s 1977 feature debut, ‘Killer of Sheep,’ was a defining film of the L.A. Rebellion independent Black film movement. The film observes a man named Stan, a slaughterhouse worker, and his family living in the Watts neighborhood, painting an authentic portrait of life in inner-city Los Angeles and the experience of Black communities across America.

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Image of How to Celebrate Silent Movie Day With Kino Lorber article

September 29th is Silent Movie Day, an annual celebration of the earliest form of cinema and the groundbreaking films of the silent era. A major part of Kino Lorber’s mission is to restore and preserve silent films in order to make them available to the masses. If you’re curious about silent film and interested in celebrating Silent Movie Day, here are a few ways that Kino Lorber is making it easy to participate.

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