JHiFF presents an annual edit of international films that have gained notoriety as the we near the award season corridor. See the films everyone will be talking about in an idyllic setting.
The Kingdom at 1:00 PM
Set in 1995 Corsica, 15-year-old Lesia’s (Ghjuvanna Benedetti) coming-of-age summer is interrupted when she must abruptly depart to the home of her crime boss father, Pierre-Paul (Saveriu Santucci). When danger erupts around them, she is forced to confront the role her father plays in a violent underground war now spinning out of control. Director Julien Colonna’s family crime drama gripped Cannes with his nuanced exploration of the parent-child bond. Thrillingly shot and deftly acted, THE KINGDOM tells the story of a family struggling to come together while the path they have chosen threatens to tear them apart. A Metrograph Pictures release.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Space Cowboy at 4:00 PM
Skydiving cinematography pioneer Joe Jennings built a career capturing surreal, unbelievable images while plummeting mid-air. Now, at 62, he pushes his art to new extremes with one of his most daring stunts yet: the “flying car.” From extreme sports competitions to Super Bowl commercials and Hollywood blockbusters, Jennings opens up about his craft, his friendship with creative partner Rob Harris, and the shattering tragedy that changed the trajectory of his life. Directors Bryce Leavitt and Marah Strauch weave jaw-dropping archival footage with revelatory and touching interviews to uncover the challenge of balancing a life in the sky with the realities on the ground.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Cocktails at Sullivan Hall at 7:15 PM
Step into the charm of Sullivan Hall at the National Museum of Wildlife Art for an exclusive cocktail reception. Enjoy expertly crafted drinks as you mingle with special guests, all while taking in the breathtaking views of the Gros Ventre Range.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
September 5 at 8:00 PM
Set during the 1972 Munich Olympics, SEPTEMBER 5 follows the ABC sports broadcasting team as it quickly adapts from sports reporting to live news coverage after Israeli athletes are taken hostage, revealing a decisive moment that forever changed live media. Ambitious producer Geoff Mason (John Magaro) leads the on-air coverage in an effort to prove himself to his boss, legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Saarsgard). As narratives shift, time ticks away, and conflicting rumors spread—with the hostages’’ lives hanging in the balance—Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass in this taut and entertaining thriller. A Paramount Pictures release.
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Cocktails at Coe Tavern
Join us at Coe Tavern, located in the iconic Coe Cabin, a true piece of Jackson Hole’s frontier past. Dating back to the 1890s, this historic homesteading cabin offers a unique setting to enjoy a drink and experience the charm of Old West history, right in the heart of downtown Jackson.
The historic Coe Tavern
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