Niki is a 2024 French biographical drama film directed by Céline Sallette, in her directorial debut, starring Charlotte Le Bon as artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on 23 May 2024.
Premise Niki follows Niki de Saint Phalle (Le Bon) from her early days as a young mother and aspiring model in the United States during the time of McCarthyism and her escape to France, where she is haunted by memories of the past.
Cast Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle John Robinson as Harry Mathews Damien Bonnard as Jean Tinguely Judith Chemla as Eva Aeppli Radu Mihăileanu as Brâncuși
Release In 2023, Niki was acquired for international sales by Pulsar Content, who will debut the film during the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on 23 May 2024. Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.
Reception
Awards and nominations Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2024 Un Certain Regard Céline Sallette May 25, 2024 Caméra d'Or
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