As another example of this country’s slow yet exciting return to normalcy, Tribeca Film Festival 2021 begins on Wednesday, June 9th, with in-person screenings taking place in New York. Along with theater attendees, the festival will also be available to the public through “Tribeca At Home,” a new virtual platform which will bring the festival’s films and programs to audiences nationwide to enjoy in the comforts of their homes (which is how Cinemacy will be joining this year as well).
Below are 12 films that we’re most looking forward to seeing at the Tribeca Film Festival. You can check out the full list of films available through through “Tribeca At Home” here, or by following the links to buy tickets to the individual screenings.
False Positive (United States, 92 minutes)
Genre: Thriller
What it’s about: After Lucy (Ilana Glazer) and Adrian (Justin Theroux) encounter difficulties with conceiving, charismatic and world-renowned reproductive specialist Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan) appears to be the answer to the couple’s prayers–that is, until cracks in the facade arise which threaten Lucy’s grasp on reality.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Broad City‘s Ilana Glazer at the center of a Rosemary’s Baby-esque thriller? Sign us up.
Available to watch at home starting Fri June 18 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (United States, 118 minutes)
Genre: Documentary
What it’s about: A look at the life of the cultural-culinary-intellectual force that was Anthony Bourdain, whose outsized personality, insatiable curiosity, and passion for food, travel, and culture tapped into a deeper humanity that inspired fans and audiences alike.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The documentary is sure to warm the hearts of longtime fans by celebrating Anthony Bourdain’s extraordinary life, as well as leave life lessons that all audiences can learn from.
Available to watch at home starting Mon June 14 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Italian Studies (United States, 81 minutes)
Genre: Women, Drama
What it’s about: A “neorealist wonder of a film” that finds a mysterious woman (Vanessa Kirby) wandering the streets of Manhattan in confusion, and inexplicably drawn to a charismatic teenager, who she follows on an adventure through the cityscape and into the unknown.
Why we’re looking forward to it: After seeing Vanessa Kirby’s shattering Academy Award-nominated performance in last year’s Pieces of a Woman, we have been eagerly waiting to see her in her next starring role.
Available to watch at home starting Fri June 11 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
7 Days (United States, 86 minutes)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
What it’s about: The only thing worse than being set up on an awkward pre-arranged date by your old-fashioned parents is when COVID forces you to shelter-in-place together, which is what happens to Ravi (Karan Soni) and Rita (Geraldine Viswanathan), making for a funny premise and relationship comedy.
Why we’re looking forward to it: This COVID-era rom-com premise sounds totally of-the-moment and fun, made even more appealing with the casting of Bad Education‘s Geraldine Viswanathan and Deadpool‘s Karan Soni.
Available to watch at home starting Fri June 11 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Werewolves Within (United States, 97 minutes)
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Mystery
What it’s about: After a snowstorm traps forest ranger Finn Wheeler (Veep’s Sam Richardson) and a colorful array of residents inside The Beaverfield Inn, Wheeler must play the reluctant hero and figure out what, or who, is racking up a body count and shrinking Beaverfield’s population.
Why we’re looking forward to it: College Humor’s Josh Ruben’s directorial debut!!!
Available to watch at home starting Sat June 12 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Catch the Fair One (United States, 85 minutes)
Genre: New York, Action, Thriller
What it’s about: A Native American woman and former boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister, intentionally getting entangled in a human trafficking operation in order to retrace the steps of her kid sister and work her way up the chain of command to find the man responsible.
Why we’re looking forward to it: An absorbing revenge thriller that sounds similar to Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here and executive produced by Darren Aronofsky sounds like one of the most exciting films of the festival.
Available to watch at home starting Mon June 14 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Reflection: A Walk With Water (United States, 80 minutes)
Genre: Documentary, Environmental
What it’s about: Taking a several-hundred-mile trek on foot along the Los Angeles Aqueduct, Filmmaker Emmett Brennan joins like-minded activists on a mission meant to raise awareness about California’s water crisis, making the compelling argument that society has lost touch with this delicate and crucial place water occupies in the environment.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The fact that the American Southwest is current experiencing a disaster-level water draught makes this documentary feel like a prescient and vital call-to-arms for everyone to learn from.
Available to watch at home starting Wed June 16 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Bernstein’s Wall (United States, 100 minutes)
Genre: Documentary, Art
What it’s about: In this enlightening look at one of the greatest classical music figures of the 20th century, director Douglas Tirola mines a rich trove of interviews, television appearances, home movie footage, photos, letters to craft a comprehensive look at Leonard Bernstein, whose passion and drive took him well beyond the marvelous music he wrote and conducted.
Why we’re looking forward to it: This is very much looking to be the year of Bernstein, as Bradley Cooper is set to direct and star as the late composer for Netflix, as well as seeing Spielberg bring Bernstein’s famous West Side Story to the big screen once again.
Available to watch at home starting Mon June 14 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Wolfgang (United States, 78 minutes)
Genre: Documentary, Food, Biography
What it’s about: A documentary on legendary chef Wolfgang Puck that pushes past his sunny superstar persona and storied career in Los Angeles with the opening of the celebrity hot spot of the 80s and 90s, Spago, to revisit his birthplace in Austria and reveal an abusive childhood that pushed him to flee home and fight for a life of his own as a teenager.
Why we’re looking forward to it: From acclaimed filmmaker and Tribeca alum David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Chef’s Table) comes another mouthwatering delight of a film about one of the first “celebrity chefs” to rule the scene and a pioneer in the world of California cuisine.
Available to watch at home starting Mon June 14 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Wu Hai (China, 110 minutes)
Genre: Drama
What it’s about: When an ambitious business venture—a dinosaur theme park—goes bad, a small-time broker finds himself in an inextricable web of debt and desperation, and his attempts to stay afloat only entrap him further.
Why we’re looking forward to it: We’re looking forward to seeing this Chinese drama that’s described as being “impressive in scope and style,” as well as seeing what this dinosaur theme park is all about.
Available to watch at home starting Mon June 14 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Mark, Mary & Some Other People (United States, 90 minutes)
Genre: Women, Comedy, Drama, Romance
What it’s about: A couple agree to “ethical non-monogamy”, and that’s where this story really begins.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Exploring the world of young love and polyamorous relationships, this film looks like it will be a fresh, fun and honest take on modern love and evolving cultural ideas about relationships.
Available to watch at home starting Fri June 11 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
Kubrick By Kubrick (France, Poland, 73 minutes)
Genre: Documentary, Art
What it’s about: A documentary on one of cinema’s greatest masters, assembled by footage of his own soundbites.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Being a huge Kubrick fan, this documentary feels like it will be a treasured gift and master class all in one.
Available to watch at home starting Fri June 11 – 6:00PM. BUY NOW
