Amalia Ulman’s ‘Magic Farm’ Starring Chloe Sevigny to Open Los Angeles Festival of Movies

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As a thrilled fan, I’ll be honored to witness Amalia Ulman’s “Magic Farm” taking root as the grand opening screening for the second installment of the Los Angeles Festival of Movies (LAFM). This captivating event, brought to you by MUBI and Mezzanine, is set to bloom from April 3-6. The festival promises a rich program consisting of over 20 feature films, a meticulously curated collection of shorts, an exciting inaugural animation program, and enlightening artist talks. I can hardly wait!

The film titled “Magic Farm,” which made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival last month, will kick off the festival at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 3. Written and directed by Ulman, this movie stars Chloë Sevigny, Simon Rex, and Alex Wolff in a tale about a film team from a daring media company who journey to Argentina to cover a local musician. In her review for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Sheri Linden praised the film, stating that “Magic Farm” showcases an exceptional cast perfectly aligned with Ulman’s dry humor and oddity.

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The movie named “Magic Farm,” recently premiered at Sundance Film Festival, will open the festival at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 3. Written and directed by Ulman, it features Chloë Sevigny, Simon Rex, and Alex Wolff in a narrative about a media company’s adventurous team who visit Argentina to profile a local musician. In her review for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Sheri Linden highlighted the film’s strong cast that matches Ulman’s unique blend of deadpan humor and absurdity.

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“Magic Farm,” the MUBI film that recently premiered at Sundance Film Festival, will launch the festival at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 3. Directed by Ulman, it stars Chloë Sevigny, Simon Rex, and Alex Wolff in a story about a media company’s team who travel to Argentina to interview a local musician. According to Sheri Linden’s review for The Hollywood Reporter, the film boasts an impressive cast that harmoniously echoes Ulman’s signature deadpan absurdity.

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The upcoming movie “Magic Farm,” which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, will open the festival at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 3. Written and directed by Ulman, it showcases Chloë Sevigny, Simon Rex, and Alex Wolff in a yarn about a media company’s crew who venture to Argentina to spotlight a local musician. Sheri Linden, in her review for The Hollywood Reporter, commended the film for its stellar cast that fits Ulman’s trademark dry wit and bizarre elements.

The lineup at LAFM also features titles like Dennis Cooper and Zac Farley’s “Room Temperature”, Alexandra Simpson’s “No Sleep Till”, Grace Glowicki’s “Dead Lover”, Virgil Vernier’s “Cent Mille Milliards”, Julian Castronovo’s “Debut, Or, Objects of the Field of Debris as Currently Catalogued”, Courtney Stephens’ “Invention”, and Charlie Shackleton’s “Zodiac Killer Project”.

Cooper is also scheduled to engage in a conversation with Tony Tulathimutte, where they will delve into their unique methods and motivations behind portraying unusual and boundary-pushing representations of fixation and yearning in both film and literature, as suggested by the festival’s explanation.

Cartuna’s Animation Today schedule showcases a diverse array of productions, including “An Ordinary Life” by Yoriko Mizushiri, “Hurikán” from Jan Saska, “Margarethe ’89” by Lucas Malbrun, the collaboration between Jean-Baptiste Peltier and Erika Haglund titled “Mont Noir”, John Kelly’s “Retirement Plan”, and Samuel Patthey’s “Sans Voix”.

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Tune into Cartuna’s Animation Today for an exciting lineup! We’ve got “An Ordinary Life” by Yoriko Mizushiri, “Hurikán” from Jan Saska, “Margarethe ’89” by Lucas Malbrun, a joint effort between Jean-Baptiste Peltier and Erika Haglund called “Mont Noir”, John Kelly’s “Retirement Plan”, and Samuel Patthey’s “Sans Voix”. Enjoy!

Tickets are now available for the festival that Micah Gottlieb and Sarah Winshall helped establish, if you’re interested!

LAFM has reconnected with Vidiots in Eagle Rock, 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown, and Now Instant Image Hall in Chinatown as well as independent theater venues for screenings. The discussion series will be held at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz.

Following a challenging beginning for Los Angeles this year, Gottlieb and Winshall expressed increased enthusiasm about uniting our community to enjoy, debate, and applaud outstanding films. They are excited to showcase an array of profoundly moving and innovative movies from promising international filmmakers, versatile artists, and top-tier talents. It is a privilege for them to offer a comprehensive perspective on the current state of independent cinema.

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2025-02-26 23:24