Among the June releases, the highlights include films that push boundaries across genres, from intense horror rooted in maternal anxieties to a long-awaited action-packed sequel. The slate also features a new feature from one of contemporary cinema’s most influential directors, paired with a documentary survey of a legendary life in film. The program offers a candid look at the evolution of a marquee comic book creator and a provocative, unsparing examination of the world of adult cinema through a critical, human lens.
AND ALL WILL BURN, by David Hebrero. First Screening June 2
Influenced by giallo aesthetics and classics such as La semilla del diablo, Hebrero’s second feature centers on María José, a woman who has spent a decade in prison and carries the scars of her son Lolo’s suicide. On the brink of a final act, she encounters a mysterious girl who interrupts a planned jump. With that intervention, María José confronts a community shadowed by superstition and religious intolerance, and a series of inexplicable deaths ensues as truth and superstition collide.
THE SURVIVES, Guillaume Renusson. Premiere June 14
Set along the Italian Alps, the story follows a widower who assists an Afghan woman seeking to reach France. Their journey tests not only the limits of nature but also the social tides pressing on migrants, refugees, and those who resist extremism. The film unfolds against a backdrop of immigration, exile, and the rise of radicalism, with performances from Denis Menochet and Zar Amir Ebrahimi anchoring a tense chase along the Franco-Italian border.
STAN LEE, A CENTURY-OLD LEGEND, by David Gelb. Premiere June 16
After Marvel’s beloved creator passed away in 2018, a vast archive and personal footage became accessible, offering a new look at a man who helped shape the modern comics universe. The documentary blends never-before-seen material with archival broadcasts and even clay-figure recreations to illuminate Lee’s extraordinary mind and the enduring impact of his creations.
TYLER RAKE 2, by Sam Hargrave. Premiere June 16
Audiences don’t need prior knowledge of the original to feel the rush. The sequel follows the relentless hero as he undertakes another daring rescue mission, delivering a signature one-take intensity and a 21-minute centerpiece designed to thrill action enthusiasts. Hargrave returns to directing, leveraging his experience on high-octane projects and collaborations with the Russo brothers to expand the saga.
PEARL by Ti West. Premiere June 17
This gritty prequel to X revisits the era’s horror landscape with a fresh focus on a woman’s chilling descent on a remote farm. While X paid homage to ’70s slasher cinema, Pearl leans on vintage influences like The Wizard of Oz and Disney’s Mary Poppins to frame a character whose grip on reality falters under the weight of ambition and fear. The film tracks a descent into violence as menace grows from within.
LUNCH STARS, Claire Denis. Premiere June 19
Building on Denis Johnson’s 1986 novel, Denis’s latest merges the appetite for freedom with a political underside. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a runaway journalist in a turbulent Latin American setting, as foreign intrigue, corrupt officials, and covert operations swirl around a country on the brink. A tense road movie steeped in questions of power, loyalty, and escape.
LEILA’S FAMILY, by Saeed Roostaee. Premiere June 20
The film, which earned the FIPRESCI prize at Cannes, follows a family facing economic hardship and escalating challenges. Led by a strong ensemble headlined by Taraneh Alidoosti, the drama explores social pressures and familial bonds in a culture navigating tradition and modernity, offering a poignant portrait of resilience and conflict within a changing world.
PORNOMELANCOLÍA, Manuel Abramovich. First Screening June 22
Presented in competition at the San Sebastián Festival, this hybrid work sits between documentary and fiction to examine the world of gay porn. Through intimate scenes that blur boundaries and avoid sensationalism, Abramovich follows a performer’s daily life—from factory work to medical checks, intimate photography, and nightclub visits—creating a portrait where being seen on camera is tied to loneliness and longing. The film resists voyeurism and sensationalism by maintaining a steady, humane gaze.
SUBLIME by Mariano Biasin. First Screening June 23
The film charts adolescence through the lens of a young musician who falls for a classmate who is also a close friend and a bandmate. Biasin’s feature debut uses music as a narrative engine to portray emotional turbulence with sincerity and a touch of raw honesty, delivering a coming-of-age story that feels both intimate and expansive.
FEW, RABBIT, MANY, by Daina Reid. Premiere June 28
Rooted in the horror tradition, this film revisits the persistent themes of motherhood, trauma, and the psychic scars that can linger into adulthood. Reid’s second feature deepens the exploration of memory, fear, and the ways childhood experiences continue to shape adult lives, weaving a tense atmosphere marked by psychological intensity and a sense of looming threat.