37th Palm Springs International Film Festival opens with “Calle Malaga”
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs International Film Festival is kicking off its 37th year Friday night with Calle Malaga, this years opening screening.
Directed by Maryam Touzani, the film stars Carmen Maura as an 80 year old woman in Tangier fighting to hold on to her home and her sense of self after her estranged daughter arrives to sell her beloved childhood home.
Touzani is expected to attend opening night alongside festival leadership and local officials.
The festival will screen 170 films from 72 countries and territories, including 53 premieres from Jan. 2 to 12.
For the first time, Cathedral City is a part of the festival, now happening in 3 valley cities.
The City of Palm Springs is a title sponsor of the festival, which has become a major stop on the awards-season circuit while continuing to spotlight emerging voices from around the world.
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