“Seydoux is as charismatic and minxy as always.” - Wendy Ide, Screen International
“A lush affair.” - Kaleem Aftab, Cineuropa
Saturday, March 12 at 1pm | Acclaimed director Ildikó Enyedi (MY 20TH CENTURY, ON BODY AND SOUL) returns with this lush romance adapted from Milán Füst’s novel. Jakob Störr (Gijs Naber), a seasoned sea captain, makes a bet in a café to marry the first woman who enters the place, and in walks Lizzy (Léa Seydoux). Chicago premiere.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Jury Prize, Best Director, Otranto Film Festival
Nominee - Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Sydney Film Prize, Best Film, Sydney Film Festival
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