"Niki" is a 2024 French biographical drama marking the directorial debut of Céline Sallette. The film delves into the life of French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, portrayed by Charlotte Le Bon, focusing on her journey from a young mother and aspiring model in the United States during the McCarthy era to her artistic awakening in France. Haunted by traumatic memories, Niki channels her experiences into her art, leading to her emergence as a groundbreaking sculptor.
Themes:
Art as Salvation: The narrative underscores how Niki's artistic expression becomes a means of coping with and transcending personal trauma.
Female Empowerment: The film highlights Niki's struggle for recognition and autonomy in a male-dominated art world.
Personal Liberation: It explores Niki's journey towards self-discovery and liberation from societal constraints.
Awards and Nominations:
"Niki" premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2024. The film was nominated for the Un Certain Regard Award and the Caméra d'Or.
Critical Reception:
The film has received mixed reviews:
Screen Daily: Praised Charlotte Le Bon's performance, noting she embodies Niki de Saint Phalle in Sallette’s vivid biopic.
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics have described the film as conventional, with some stylish elements and Le Bon’s intricate performance.
Cineuropa: Highlighted the film's focus on Niki’s earlier life and her misunderstood eccentricity.
Production Companies:
CineFrance Studios
Wild Bunch
Distribution:
International Sales: Pulsar Content
Distributor: Wild Bunch
Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26656556/
Link Review: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/462717/
About movie: https://en.unifrance.org/movie/56830/niki
Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/fr/film/niki (France)
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