Spotlighting Oscar hopefuls and international heavy hitters, the Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival kicks off its 36th edition with “Better Man,” an audacious crowd-pleaser in which the character of Brit pop star Robbie Williams appears in the movie as a CG chimp, narrating his life story.
“It’s touching and has a unique and personal perspective on fame and resilience,” PSIFF artistic director Liliana Rodri-guez says of the unconventional biopic, directed by Michael Gracey (“The Greatest Showman”). “It’s a fun ride to set the tone for the festival.”
The 2025 slate features 164 films from 71 countries and closes Jan. 13 with Peter Cattaneo’s “The Penguin Lessons,” starring Steve
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