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Niki (2024 film)

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Niki
Directed byCéline Sallette
Written byCéline Sallette
Samuel Doux
Starring
CinematographyVictor Seguin
Edited byClémence Diard
Music byPara One
Distributed byWild Bunch
Release date
  • 23 May 2024 (2024-05-23) (Cannes)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguagesFrench
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

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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

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Release

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Niki by Céline Sallette in the Un Certain Regard Selection at the Cannes Festival 2024". Sortir a Paris. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. ^ Neglia, Matt. "Additions To The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  5. ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
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