Niki | |
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Directed by | Céline Sallette |
Screenplay by | Céline Sallette[1] |
Based on | The life of Niki de Saint Phalle |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Victor Seguin[1] |
Distributed by | |
Country | France |
Niki is an upcoming 2024 French biographical film starring Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle. Selected to screen in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Niki marks the directorial debut of actress Céline Sallette.[4][5]
Premise
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.[2]
Cast
- Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle
- John Robinson
- Damien Bonnard
- Judith Chemla
- Radu Mihăileanu
Release
In 2023, Niki was acquired for international sales by Pulsar Content, who will debut the film during the Un Certain Regard portion of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival[2][4] Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.[3]
Awards and nominations
Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Receipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Cannes Film Festival | May 25, 2024 | Un Certain Regard | Céline Sallette | Pending | [6] |
Caméra d'Or | Pending |
References
- ^ a b c "Niki (2024) - Cast & Crew". MUBI. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Kelassy, Elsa. "Celine Sallette's Debut 'Niki' About French-American Artist Niki de Saint-Phalle Boarded by Pulsar Content (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Keslassy, Elsa. "'Niki,' Biopic of French-American Artist Niki de Saint-Phalle, Sells to Major Territories (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Niki by Céline Sallette in the Un Certain Regard Selection at the Cannes Festival 2024". Sortir a Paris. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt. "Additions To The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 2 May 2024.