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~ The following is a press release provided by the Hippodrome Theatre. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~

From Sundance Grand Jury winners to Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion, the Hippodrome presents a curated selection of must-see films throughout November

 GAINESVILLE, FL - The Hippodrome Theatre announces its November film series, showcasing an exceptional lineup of award-winning films from major international festivals alongside beloved classics. The carefully curated program features eight distinctive films, including multiple festival winners and highly anticipated releases starring some of cinema's most celebrated actors.

 "This November, we're thrilled to bring audiences a remarkable collection of films that have captivated critics and festival goers around the world," said Naheed Mojadidi, Cinema Director at the Hippodrome Theatre. "From the sweeping romance of The History of Sound with Paul Mescal to Benny Safdie's powerful The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson, these films represent the very best of contemporary cinema. We're especially proud to present Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winner It Was Just an Accident and the Sundance double-award winner Twinless."

 The series opens November 1-2 with Victor Kossakovsky's contemplative documentary Architecton, which explores humanity's relationship with concrete and stone. The weekend also features the heartwarming The Paper Bag Plan, about a father helping his son achieve independence, and multiple screenings of The History of Sound, the decades-spanning romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, directed by Oliver Hermanus (Living).

 November's second weekend highlights include Twinless, which won both the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award at Sundance, and The Smashing Machine, Benny Safdie's biographical drama that earned the Golden Lion at Venice. Also screening is It Was Just an Accident, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or-winning thriller that has been selected as France's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

 The series continues with Rose Byrne's Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear-winning performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and Cocktails and Classics presentation of Richard Linklater's romantic masterpiece Before Sunrise on November 15 in which a specialty cocktail is included with every ticket purchase. The month concludes with Blue Moon, reuniting Linklater with Ethan Hawke for a biographical drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart and composer Richard Rodgers.

 NOVEMBER FILM SCHEDULE:

 Architecton: November 1 - 2

 The Paper Bag Plan: November 1 - 6:30 PM

 The History of Sound: November 1 - 2

 Twinless: November 7 - 16

 The Smashing Machine: November 7 - 16

 It Was Just An Accident: November 8 - 29

 If I Had Legs I'd Kick You: November 14 - 29

 Cocktails and Classics

Before Sunrise : November 15 - 6:30 PM

 Blue Moon: November 21 - 30

 Complete screening times and ticket information are available at the Hippodrome Theatre box office (352) 375-4477 or www.thehipp.org/cinema

 The Hippodrome Theatre is located at 22 SE 2nd Place in downtown Gainesville.

 About the Hippodrome Theatre: The Hippodrome State Theatre is a historic landmark and cultural hub in downtown Gainesville, Florida, dedicated to enriching the community through exceptional live theatre productions and curated cinema programming. As a professional, not-for-profit organization, the Hippodrome presents year-round performances and film series that celebrate artistic excellence and diverse storytelling.

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