Matt and Mara

a film by Kazik Radwanski
2024, 80 minutes

Synopsis

When Mara (Campbell), a young creative writing professor, reunites with Matt (Johnson), a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, a chance encounter threatens to spin her life in a thrilling new direction. Bonded by their history and shared interests, the two grow closer, while Mara contends with her strained marriage to an experimental musician. When her husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive Mara to a conference out of town, Matt accompanies her instead and the pressure in their undefined relationship slowly builds

Reviews

"One of the year's best films."
-Siddhant Adlakha, Indiewire

"A beguiling portrait of in-the-moment intimacy."
-Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail

"Campbell and Johnson have an undeniable chemistry that is magnified by the improvisational freedom of the picture’s approach."
-Wendy Ide, Screen Daily

"A wry dramedy that refuses to placate us with easy answers or condescension."
-Hannah Strong, Little White Lies

"The films of Canadian director Kazik Radwanski are freedom in its purest form."
-Savina Petkova, The Film Stage

Press Materials

High Res Stills and Press Kit
Press Release

Where to watch

Playdates

Sep 13-26: IFC Center - New York, NY
Sep 20-26: Gene Siskel Film Center - Chicago, IL
Sep 20: Philadelphia Film Society - Philadelphia, PA
Sep 20-22: Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Oklahoma City, OK
Sep 20-26: Film Streams - Omaha, NE
Sep 20-26: Kan-Kan Cinema - Indianapolis, IN
Sep 20-26: DelArt Cinema - Wilmington, DE
Sep 26: UW Cinematheque - Madison, WI
Sep 27-Oct 3: Center For Contemporary Arts - Santa Fe, NM

Oct 10: Acropolis Cinema - Los Angeles, CA
Oct 11-17: Laemmle Royal - Los Angeles, CA
Oct 11-17: Digital Gym Cinema - San Diego, CA
Oct 11-14: FilmScene - Iowa City, IA
Oct 26-27: Cleveland Cinematheque - Cleveland, OH

Nov 6-10: Northwest Film Forum - Seattle, WA

Dec 3: Vashon Film Institute - Vashon, WA

Festivals & Awards

Official Selection - Toronto Film Festival
Official Selection - Berlin Film Festival
Closing Night Film - Jeonju International Film Festival

Trailer

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