It’s that special time of year that we as a community unite together to celebrate the eternal horrors, mystery, and prestige of All Hallows’ Eve. What I’ve always loved most about October, aside from the haunted houses, jack-o-lanterns and costumes, are the abundance of art-house films that beautifully articulate the darker conditions of human life....Read More

An important part of the mission of the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is to harness the power of film to serve the greater good by supporting important causes each year. This year, GIFF is proud to focus on important human rights initiatives. Nearly half of our program for the festival, has a social impact...Read More

Oscar Wilde once said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” This is a theory that the efficacious writer, Laura Albert, uses to defend the reasons behind her authorship controversy throughout the last decade. Albert is a celebrated novelist, born...Read More

COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK Director: Brett Morgan Starring: Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love An exhilarating, intimate look into the soul of Kurt Cobain that serves as an artful mosaic with rare footage of the musician donated by his family. This documentary is most definitely a vital enterprise for fans of Nirvana!   THE NIGHTMARE Director: Rodney...Read More

MACBETH Director: Justin Kurzel Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Justin Kurzel’s tragic vision is one of thrashing beauty, gleaming with tour-de-force performances from Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. This adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play is brought to the screen with tremendous style and grit....Read More