Craig Roberts

United Kingdom | 2021 | English

106 min | Fiction Feature

A delightful, quirky, ‘comfy slice of cinema’ ‘with bite and soul.’ Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, and Rhys Ifan star in this British biographical comedy drama inspired by the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, whose unrelenting optimism gained him entry into the 1976 British Open–despite never having played a round of golf.

SCREENINGS:

Thu, May 5, 7:00 PM, The Main 1

Thu, May 5, 7:10 PM, The Main 3

^{Generously sponsored by:}

^{The members of MSP Film Society}

Opening Presentation Film and Ticket: $60 general, $40 members

MSPIFF’s Opening Night celebration is the cinematic event of the year! After the Opening Night screening of The Phantom of the Open, make your way down Main St. to the A-Mill Artist Lofts to enjoy drinks and treats as we disco dance the night away with our fellow film lovers to celebrate the launch of MSPIFF41!

Film Location: The Main: 115 Main St. SE, Minneapolis

Post Film Party Location:

A-Mill Artist Lofts Gallery and Performance Hall:

315 Main St. SE, Minneapolis

Andrew Nackman

USA | 2022 | English

86 min | Fiction Feature

Cast + Crew Attending

A coming-of-age comedy about Paulie, a high school artificial intelligence prodigy who aspires to become the greatest scientist of the 21st century. When he gets rejected from a world-renowned robotics lab he does what any rational teenager would do - steal his uncle’s van and drive halfway across the country to Northern Minnesota to track down a reclusive Professor. Along the way, Paulie meets 18-year-old Avery, an expert angler who helps navigate the endless maze of waterways in Northern Minnesota to track down the Professor.

SCREENINGS:

Thu, May 19, 6:30 PM, The Main 1

Thu, May 19, 7;00 PM, The Main 2

Thu, May 19, 7:20 PM, The Main 3

^{Generously sponsored by:}

^{The members of MSP Film Society, MN Film & TV, The Machine Shop} 

Closing Presentation Film and Party Ticket: $40 general, $20 members

After the World Premiere of the

MSPIFF41 MN-Made Closing Night film, Paulie Go!, celebrate with your fellow MSPIFF attendees, the film’s cast and crew and MSPIFF staff and volunteers in a rousing finale to MSPIFF41 at the Machine Shop.

Film Location: The Main: 115 Main St. SE, Minneapolis

Post Film Party Location:

The Machine Shop:

300 2nd St. SE, Minneapolis

Tia Lessin, Emma Pildes

USA | 2022 | English

101 min | Documentary Feature

Directors Attending

An apartment on Chicago’s South Side. Seven women, part of a secret network, are arrested in a police raid. Their goal: provide women with safe and affordable abortions. Their name: The Janes. Using terrific archival footage and illuminating interviews, directors Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes craft a moving —  and thrilling — documentary that celebrates these brave women.

SCREENINGS:

Fri, May 6, 6:50 PM, The Main 3

Sat, May 7, 1:40 PM, The Main 3

Sat, May14, 2:30 PM, Gray Duck Rochester

Francisca Alegría

Chile, France, USA, Germany | 2022

Spanish w/English subtitles | 93 min | Fiction Feature

Director Attending

Pollution is killing scores of fish in a remote river in Chile. From these poisoned waters emerges Magdalena, a woman who died decades earlier. Her presence calls up old family wounds while also bringing her family back together, and may just portend a rupture in the symbiosis between humans and animals. 

SCREENINGS:

Fri, May 6, 7:15 PM, The Main 2

Sat, May 7, 6:40 PM, The Main 2

Fernando León de Aranoa

Spain | 2021 | Spanish w/English subtitles

120 min | Fiction Feature

This whip-smart corporate corruption satire was Spain’s Oscar submission this year and made it to the short list. The entire confection flies high on the charisma of its eponymous star, Javier Bardem, the seemingly benevolent CEO of a small industrial scales manufacturer.

SCREENINGS:

Sat, May 7, 6:50 PM, The Main 1

Sun, May 15, 2:00 PM, The Main 1

Claire Denis

France | 2022 | French w/English subtitles

116 min | Fiction Feature

In Claire Denis’ latest masterpiece, Sara (Juliette Binoche) and her husband, Jean (Vincent Lindon), are deeply in love well into their 50s. But Jean, a retired rugby player with a prison record, can’t hold a job or maintain a relationship with his son. Enter François (Grégoire Colin), a friend to both, and a potential threat. 

SCREENINGS:

Sun, May 9, 7:10 PM, The Main 1

Sun, May 12, 4:15 PM, The Main 1

Ron Howard

USA | 2022 | English

90 min | Documentary Feature

José Andrés is one of the world’s most renowned chefs and a well-known TV personality. But he is most proud of his work as the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), whose goal is to provide meals in the wake of natural and manmade disasters. Most recently, he has led WCK’s heroic efforts to feed over 1 million Ukrainians.

SCREENINGS:

Sun, May 8, 2:30 PM, The Main 1

Fri, May 13, 7:15 PM, The Main 1

Xavier Giannoli

France | 2021 | French w/English subtitles

149 min | Fiction Feature

Lucien is a poet, hoping to achieve fame and fortune in 19th century France. Easier said than done. When he meets the rake Lousteau, a reporter, and joins a newspaper, he finds himself mired in corruption and power. Winner of 7 César Awards–the French version of the Oscars–including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Set Design, and Best Costume Design.

SCREENINGS:

Sat, May 14, 6:50 PM, The Main 1

Wed, May 18, 6:45 PM, The Main 1

Khadar Ayderus Ahmed

Somalia, Finland, Germany, France | 2021

Somali w/English subtitles, English

82 min | Fiction Feature

Director + Actor Attending

In Djibouti City, Guled chases ambulances–he’s a gravedigger who competes with others to procure a cadaver for a meager wage. It’s a living… until his wife, Nasra, is diagnosed with kidney failure, forcing Guled and his young son, Mahad, to take desperate measures to raise money for treatment.

SCREENINGS:

Tue, May 17, 7:15 PM, The Main 1

Wed, May 18, 7:00 PM, Capri Theater

Julie Cohen, Betsy West

USA | 2022 | English

97 min | Documentary Feature

Director Attending

In 2011, Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, was the target of an assassination attempt, a horrifying shooting that killed six people. Giffords survived but suffered a severe brain injury that left permanent damage. Betsy West and Julie Cohen’s (RBG) fierce documentary is a portrait of this brave and resilient American.

SCREENINGS:

Sun, May 15, 7:30 PM, The Main 1

Thu, May 19, 4:10 PM, The Main 1

Another great way to enjoy MSPIFF at a discount, our 6-Packs equal Buy 5 Tickets/Get 1 Free for any Regular Screening. 6-Packs are flexible and can be shared between multiple people. Please note, they are not valid for Premium or Virtual screenings.

General Public ($75), Members ($50), and Students ($20)