Medusa Deluxe
Arriving exclusively to MUBI this August is Thomas Hardiman's bold,
camp and unique take on murder mystery,
Medusa Deluxe
(2022). After a stylist is found dead at a hairdressing competition, the
remaining competitors try to uncover the killer over the course of an
evening, in this vivacious and absurdly comic ensemble drama. Rivalry and
mistrust build as the remaining group of determined contestants suspect that
someone may be trying to rig the competition, by gruesomely picking off its
entrants. Hardiman's extravagant whodunnit features stunning cinematography
from Academy Award nominee Robbie Ryan (The Favourite), an electronic score by Koreless and dazzling hair designs by renowned
stylist Eugene Souleiman.
Incredible But True
Known for his unique and unconventional approach to filmmaking,
Quentin Dupieux's films often feature surreal and absurd elements,
frequently using humour to subvert audience expectations.
Incredible But True
(2022), sees Alain and Marie, a middle-aged couple, move to the quiet suburb
of their dreams. But the real estate agent warns them that what they find in
the basement may well change their lives forever. This absurd and riotously
entertaining film will arrive on the platform on August 11th.
Adèle Exarchopoulos: Fire Starter
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Ira Sachs'
Passages (2023) in the UK and Ireland this Summer, MUBI
presents a special season spotlighting the ever-fascinating actor
Adèle Exarchopoulos. Exarchopoulos gained international recognition
for her breakthrough role in the Palme d'Or winning
Blue is The Warmest Colour
(2013) and since then has continued to focus her work primarily in French
cinema.
With unwavering dedication, Exarchopoulos has consistently showcased her
versatility as an actor, and this season offers a glimpse into her
remarkable range. Exarchopoulos ignites the screen in the
adrenaline-packed crime-drama
Racer and The Jailbird
(2017) which arrives on the platform on August 10th along with the
comic-thriller Sybil (2018).
Zero Fucks Given (2021) and MUBI's
The Five Devils
(2022) are both available to view now.
Werner Herzog: Ecstatic Truths
Kicking off this August is a very special focus on one of the most
innovative and acclaimed filmmakers in cinema today, Werner Herzog.
Endlessly versatile, there are few stones Herzog has left unturned — whether
moving between documentary and fictional modes or boldly experimenting with
the potential of genres like science-fiction and thriller. From the deepest
jungles to the American heartland, these films demand physically involved
performances from a talented, often recurring, cast of actors. Committed to
a relentless pursuit of the "ecstatic truth" of art, Herzog's films are
inspired by a roving spirit of adventure and exploration that pushes at the
very limits of human experience.
De Niro at 80: A Spotlight
As the veteran American actor Robert De Niro turns 80, MUBI shines a
light on some of his finest appearances from the 1980s and 1990s – a period
where the risk-taking star used his considerable industry muscle to get some
of the most iconic films onto our screens. Whether playing a volatile
criminal or a mellower figure of restraint and sympathy, De Niro is an
electric screen presence from whom viewers can rarely look away.
Jacques Rozier: A Triple Bill
For the triple bill this August, MUBI presents three masterpieces from
French filmmaker Jacques Rozier. Arriving first is Rozier's short
film Blue Jeans (1958); a freewheeling and flirtatious tale
capturing the carefree energy of summer, embodying the spirit of freedom of
the French New Wave. Also showing in this series is one of Rozier's most
notable films, Adieu Philippine (1962), considered to be a
prime example of his observational approach to filmmaking, presenting a
candid and realistic portrayal of youth culture in France during the 1960s.
Completing this triple bill is Rozier's short,
Paparazzi (1963), a documentary filmed on the set of
Jean-Luc Godard's film Contempt (Le Mépris), following the day-to-day conflicts between the paparazzi and
Brigitte Bardot.
Spectacle Every Day: The Many Seasons of Mexican Popular Cinema
Luchadores, witches, superheroes and more. Dive into Spectacle Every Day –
The Many Seasons of Mexican Popular Cinema, a selection from Locarno Film
Festival's exceptional retrospective covering three decades of Mexican film
production rediscovering rarities and never-before-seen works.
I Have Electric Dreams
Eva is a strong-willed, restless 16-year-old girl who lives with her
mother, her younger sister and their cat, but desperately wants to move in
with her estranged father. Clinging onto him as he goes through a second
adolescence, she balances between the tenderness and sensitivity of
teenage life and the ruthlessness of the adult world.
I Have Electric Dreams (2022) solidifies Valentina Maurel as
a poignant, new voice from an emerging generation of Costa Rican
directors. Exquisite in its atmospheric, sensorial quality, the
coming-of-age tale shows the complexities of life, both luminous and dark,
capturing the thin line between love and hate.
The Future Tense
Two parents with their teenage daughter wait to board a flight that will
take them from London to Dublin. It's a flight they have made a lot over
the years, but this particular flight back to Dublin is different. There's
more at stake.
Staged as a series of voiceover sessions,
The Future Tense (2022) unfolds as a poignant tale of tales,
motivated by the recent seismic changes to the political landscape in the
UK, exploring the filmmakers' own experiences in ageing, parenting, mental
illness, and the brutal history beneath Ireland's heavy earth.
