New documentary debuts in theaters

Marina De Van, an author and director linked to Allia and Abstractions editions, is set to release her new documentary Ma nudité ne sert à rien in theaters starting October 28. The film focuses on her personal reflections about her body image, aging, and solitude, shot primarily with a simple camera on a tripod.

Personal filmmaking process

De Van explained that the film was written during the editing phase and aims to transform deeply personal experiences into something that can be shared with others. The project began as a proposal to a producer for a film where she would be naked throughout, which eventually evolved into the final documentary.

Classic film returns to theaters

On the same date, October 28, the film The Devils by Ken Russell is returning to theaters. Based on Aldous Huxley's The Devils of Loudun, the film was previously restricted to viewers under 16 due to its content. Also on that date, The Mystery of Lucy Lost, an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel, will debut in cinemas.

New adaptations on streaming platforms

Canadian playwright Kat Sandler's play Yaga, which reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga, is now available on HBO Max starting October 23. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video will launch Drive, an adaptation of the first volume of Tamara Lush's The Pretenders saga, on October 28. The series is set in the world of car racing.

Literary and cinematic adaptations

In the realm of film and literature, Nadja by Michael Almereyda, produced by David Lynch, is being shown in cinemas. The film draws from André Breton's novel and the horror classic Nosferatu. Additionally, TF1 will air a new adaptation of The Count of Monte-Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, focusing on Mercédès Herrera, with Audrey Fleurot in the lead role.

Opera and film releases

The opera Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi, based on Shakespeare's play, will be screened live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York on October 17. A film adaptation of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Greta Gerwig is expected in some cinemas and on Netflix, with a first trailer recently released. The webtoon The Remarried Empress is also being adapted into a series on Disney+, set to air from November 4.

Other notable releases

Other notable releases include The Enchanted Tree, an adaptation of Enid Blyton's books, featuring Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, and Nonso Anozie. The animated film Doraemon and the Submarine Castle will be released in theaters on October 7, marking over half a century since Doraemon's first appearance. Additionally, The World Upside Down by Mario Ramos is being adapted into a series of short films for younger audiences.