‘Perfect Days’ by Wim Wenders
Wenders made two of the most iconic films of the 1980s, “Paris, Texas” and “Wings of Desire,” winning the Palme d’Or and Best Director at Cannes. Since then, his features have attracted less attention than his documentaries such as ‘Buena Vista Social Club’. His new, Japan-set film follows the unlikely past of a toilet cleaner.
‘About the Dry Grass’ by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
The Turkish filmmaker’s meditative tales require patience but have won several awards at Cannes, including the 2014 Palme d’Or for “Winter Sleep.” His new film follows a frustrated teacher in a remote village.
‘Fallen Leaves’ by Aki Kaurismaki
The Finnish director, now on his 19th film, is a fixture of the arthouse circuit, known for his darkly weird looks at marginalized groups. It is presented as a gentle sad comedy about two lonely hearts set in a Helsinki nightclub.
‘A Brighter Tomorrow’ by Nanni Moretti
Moretti is another past winner (in 2001 for ‘The Son’s Room’). Here, the Italian stars as a 1950 director.