23rd edition November 20th to 28th, 2026
23rd edition
20 to 28 November, 2026
Gus Van Sant is considered one of the key figures of American independent cinema. After his debut with Mala Noche, he achieved international fame with Drugstore Cowboy, which won four Independent Spirit Awards. In 1991, he presented My Own Private Idaho, which definitively secured his reputation. In 1997, he directed Good Will Hunting, which won the Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (for Robin Williams) and Best Original Screenplay (for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck). In 2003, Van Sant won the Palme d’Or and the Best Director Award at the Festival de Cannes with Elephant. Milk received eight Oscar nominations, winning Best Actor (for Sean Penn) and Best Original Screenplay. His other credits include Restless, Promised Land, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, and Dead Man's Wire, his most recent feature film.
The true story of Tony Kiristis, a man ruined by debt. On February 8th, 1977, in Indianapolis, he kidnapped the son of the broker responsible for his financial situation. He demanded $5 million and an apology. The hostage situation lasted 63 hours and was detailed by local and eventually national television. The United States became fascinated by the case. Everyone chose sides. Was Tony a criminal, or merely a victim demanding justice?
Director Gus Van Sant
Producer Cassian Elwes
Screenwriter Austin Kolodney
Cinematographer Arnaud Potier
Production Designer Stefan Dechant
Art Director James Wise
Editor Saar Klein
Sound Leslie Shatz
Music Danny Elfman
Production Companies Elevated Films, Pressman Film, Balcony 9 Productions, Sobini Films, RNA Pictures, Pinstripes Production
International Sales Company WME Independent
Distributor ARP Sélection