Saturday, Oct 18, 11:30 AM ET
Q&A with star Daniël Gellvoet.
An autistic man sets out to get his driver’s license and prove he can function “normally” in society. But when he meets the love of his life during driving lessons, his desire for independence collides with society’s demands. Confronted with his autism, he learns a valuable lesson in self-acceptance.
Saturday, Oct 18, 2:15 PM ET
Q&A with producer Jessica Epstein.
Ku Stevens is the fastest 17-year-old cross-country runner in Nevada. While training for recruitment to his dream school with limited resources, he recalls his great-grandfather, who ran 50 miles from a boarding school designated to repatriate Indians. This coming-of-age documentary reflects on the weight of history in carving one’s path. — Shira Friedman-Parks
Saturday, Oct 18, 5:15 PM ET
Q&A with writer/director Jelle de Jonge.
An unexpected letter disrupts the lives of an elderly couple, forcing them to confront what they’ve long avoided. Maartje, who is battling dementia, and her husband Jaap embark on a road trip to a dying friend in Spain. Along the way, they encounter a changed world, but nevertheless rediscover their shared past.
Saturday, Oct 18, 8:15 PM ET
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s political thriller is set in 1970s Brazil during the dictatorship. Leading actor Wagner Moura (Civil War) shines as a disgraced engineer who returns to his hometown, Recife, to see his son and confront a corrupt establishment that ruined his career. This historical drama won Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes. – Amir Bogen