Niki (2024 film)
| Niki | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Céline Sallette |
| Written by | Céline Sallette Samuel Doux |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Victor Seguin |
| Edited by | Clémence Diard |
| Music by | Para One |
| Distributed by | Wild Bunch |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | French English |
Niki is a 2024 French biographical film directed Céline Sallette, in her directorial debut, starring Charlotte Le Bon as artist Niki de Saint Phalle.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on 23 May 2024.[2]
Premise[edit]
Niki follows Niki de Saint Phalle (Le Bon) from her early days as a young mother and aspiring model in the United States during the time of McCarthyism and her escape to France, where she is haunted by memories of the past.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle
- John Robinson as Harry
- Damien Bonnard as Jean Tinguely
- Judith Chemla as Eva Aeppli
- Radu Mihăileanu as Brâncuși
Release[edit]
In 2023, Niki was acquired for international sales by Pulsar Content, who will debut the film during the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on 23 May 2024.[1][4] Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.[3]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | May 24, 2024 | Un Certain Regard | Céline Sallette | Nominated | [5] |
| May 25, 2024 | Caméra d'Or | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Niki by Céline Sallette in the Un Certain Regard Selection at the Cannes Festival 2024". Sortir a Paris. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt. "Additions To The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa. "Celine Sallette's Debut 'Niki' About French-American Artist Niki de Saint-Phalle Boarded by Pulsar Content (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
