The 38th annual Virginia Film Festival brought a taste of world cinema to Charlottesville from Oct. 22 through Oct. 26. Over the course of the festival, more than 100 films screened around the City, giving University students and local community members an early look at some of the year’s most anticipated films.
With such a diverse and extensive program stretched across a mere five days, it is impossible to see enough movies. As a result, much of the attention from festivalgoers is drawn each year to the biggest premieres in the “Gala Screenings” or “Spotlight Screenings” series, which often involve notable actors and directors, prominent production companies and celebrity guests in attendance.
However, it is also important to acknowledge the less well-known films from this year’s program, which also demonstrated tremendous artistry. Here are four hidden gems from VAFF, all of which screened at the same time as films in the “Gala Screenings” category…