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Tribeca Festival

13 April – 24 April 2016

The First Monday In May
The First Monday In May

The 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival opened with The First Monday In May on April 13 and ran until April 24. This year, the festival split its narrative competitions into US and World for the first time. The competition sections and the Viewpoints section all opened with world premieres. Read about the winners here.

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  • Almost Paris
    Review preview for Almost Paris

    The film's weaknesses are more frustrating because first time feature director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese shows considerable talent.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    In the wake of the mortgage-lending crisis, a former banker returns to his hometown.
  • Vincent N Roxxy
    Review preview for Vincent N Roxxy

    Though she's following in the footsteps of many an exploitation movie heroine before her, Kravitz carries it well.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    A man steps in to help a woman attacked in the street, and gets more than he bargained for.
  • Live Cargo
    Review preview for Live Cargo

    Hemingway and Stanfield are both good in the central roles, with Howze charismatic as the antagonist on the fringes of the island community, but the film never really takes off the way it should.

    Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
    A couple try to recover from a tragic loss on the island where one of them grew up.
  • Tickling Giants
    Review preview for Tickling Giants

    The humour itself is as light as a feather – a symbol used by Andeel in his animation to good effect – but the reaction from the regime(s) is about as subtle as a brick

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    Charting Bassem Youssef’s rise as Egypt’s foremost on-screen satirist.
  • Folk Hero & Funny Guy
    Review preview for Folk Hero & Funny Guy

    Whilst it has something going for it as a study of awkwardness, it never quite takes this far enough to break new ground.

    Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
    Two artistically inclined childhood friends, a comedian and a folk-rocker, set out on a tour together in hopes of regaining their “mojo” and finding love in the process.
  • All This Panic
    Review preview for All This Panic

    For many viewers, the film will require taking a step back, ditching assumptions and making a conscious effort to listen. It's worth it. These girls have a lot to say.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    What is it like to come of age in New York City? First-time director Jenny Gage follows vivacious sisters, Ginger and Dusty, and their high school friends over the course of their crucial teen years.
  • Check It
    Review preview for Check It

    A mixture of tragedy, laughter and wildly clashing perspectives makes Check It a compelling subject.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A documentary about a Washington DC gang made up of young LGBT people.
  • Always Shine
    Review preview for Always Shine

    Davis clearly relishes this role and delivers a standout performance, really letting rip.

    Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
    Psychological drama about obsession, fame, and femininity follows two friends, both actresses, on a trip to Big Sur, to reconnect with one another.
  • Magnus
    Review preview for Magnus

    Ree embraces the music as a collaborator, a voice that can channel the feelings of both the character and the story.

    Paul Risker · 4 out of 5
    Documenting the 'Mozart of Chess'.
  • Life, Animated
    Review preview for Life, Animated

    This is not about once upon a times or fairy tale endings but the challenges on the way and it stands as a testament to the love and determination of every member of the Suskind family.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    The story of an autistic man who was able to reconnect with his family via Disney films.

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