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There are few international filmmakers working today that have the acclaim and reverence of Naomi Kawase. And with her latest feature, “True Mothers,” selected as the official Japanese entry into the Oscars race, it appears she’s, yet again, in the middle of the awards discussion.

When we think of trilogies, we think of stories like “The Hobbit,” “The Godfather,” or “The Hunger Games“—three books or films telling the same story over the course of those three books or films. In these instances, we can’t go into a second or third installment without having seen the previous film.

One of the worst parts about not having a full film festival schedule in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the fact that there will be far fewer surprise standouts that will catch critics and film fans off guard this year. Thankfully, “Song Without a Name” was able to screen during last year’s events and quickly became one of the sleeper hits of the 2019 festival circuit.

While many people know Peter Sellers from his iconic role as Chief Inspector Clouseau in the ‘Pink Panther’ film series, the actor is one of the most celebrated performers in film history, with roles in incredible films and even one stint behind the camera as a director. And thanks to Film Movement, fans of Sellers will get a chance to see the actor’s lone, credited directorial effort, “Mr.