Every year there are films that resonate far beyond a theatrical release—if they manage to find their way to a commercial screen at all—or film festival appearance. Their significance can be attributed to a variety of factors, from structure to subject matter to language, but these films are united in their lasting impact on the cinematic art form. For this annual series, the Department of Film combs through major studio releases and the top film festivals in the world, selecting influential, innovative films made in the past 12 months that we believe will stand the test of time. Whether bound for awards glory or destined to become a cult classic, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance, and any true cinephile will want to catch them on the big screen.
First time meeting Robert Pattinson. Very cool that it was at the Academy for his brilliant turn in the bonkers crime drama Good Time. pic.twitter.com/RY07gs9OsK— Dave Karger (@davekarger) August 7, 2017
GOOD TIME blew me away tonight in Qns + talk w/ @JOSH_BENNY & Robert Pattinson – so many talented folk! @MovingImageNYC pic.twitter.com/Qxna5uj5T2— Nomi (@NomiNYC) July 26, 2017
The whole GOOD TIME team back home for its Queens premiere at @MovingImageNYC pic.twitter.com/9Or4V2bTj7— Jason (@jasonosia) July 26, 2017
#GOODTIME @MovingImageNYC w/ #SafdieBros #robpattison & cast. #Queens made , Queens premiere. Out of pic.twitter.com/LH40vJvrnf— Daniel Maldonado (@sinemaslave) July 26, 2017
Do not sleep on Good Time. One of the best films of the year, easily. Thanks to @MovingImageNYC for the screening and guests. pic.twitter.com/qQ7kITgANP— Jougie Dones🌹🏳️🌈 (@unionlack) July 26, 2017
AFI FEST has also revealed today its Special Screenings section, which will feature 45 YEARS (DIR Andrew Haigh); ANOMALISA (DIR Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson, AFI Class of 2006); CAROL (DIR Todd Haynes); LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT (DIR Rodrigo García); THE LOBSTER (DIR Yorgos Lanthimos); MACBETH (DIR Justin Kurzel); and QUEEN OF THE DESERT (DIR Werner Herzog).
The full festival lineup and schedule will be unveiled on Wednesday, October 21. The 29th edition of AFI FEST will take place November 5–12, 2015, in the heart of Hollywood.
Loosely inspired by the early childhood experiences of many of the most infamous dictators of the 20th century, “The Childhood of a Leader” stars Berenice Bejo and Liam Cunningham as an American couple settling into the French countryside at the end of the World War I, at which time the father is involved in the delicate peace negotiations surrounding the Treaty of Versailles. His wife is a devout Christian who struggles with the tantrums of their son (Tom Sweet), an angelic-looking boy whose behaviour becomes increasingly disturbing. Robert Pattinson and Stacy Martin also appear in the film, which also brought Corbet a cash prize in the form of Luigi De Laurentiis award for best debut.
Variety: How did Robert Pattinson get involved?
Corbet: Robert Pattinson is a friend of ours, and we really have a lot of common interests and tastes. He’s really charismatic, and we thought it would be wonderful to apply that charisma to these very early, seemingly unimportant sequences, and only really by the end of the film do you realise how significant they are.
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Twilight (2008)- Trailer - Buy(US)
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Little Ashes (2008) -Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy (UK) 
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The Haunted Airman (TV)(2006) - Trailer - Buy(US)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) - Trailer - Buy(US) - Buy(UK)
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Vanity Fair (2004)(uncredited) - watch 
