Palm Springs Film Fest Lineup: ‘Better Man’, ‘The Penguin Lessons’, 35 International Oscar Contenders
deadline.comMichael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic musical Better Man will open The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) on Thursday, January 2, and will close Sunday January 12 with The Penguin Lessons directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan in the heartwarming story of a teacher who rescues and adopts an adorable penguin.
Both films had premieres at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, and Better Man first had its World Premiere at Telluride.
As always a hallmark of PSIFF are screenings of numerous entries into the Oscar International Film race, this year with 35 scheduled to screen in the desert.
The Festival has programmed 158 films from 71 countries, including 68 premieres (3 World, 3 International, 15 North American, 15 U.S., and 32 California) from January 2-13, 2025.
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