Niki (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Céline Sallette |
| Written by | Céline Sallette Samuel Doux |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Victor Seguin |
| Edited by | Clémence Diard |
| Music by | Para One |
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| Distributed by | Wild Bunch |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | French English |
| Budget | $4.3 million |
| Box office | $1.2 million[1] |
Niki is a 2024 French biographical drama film directed by Céline Sallette, in her directorial debut, starring Charlotte Le Bon as artist Niki de Saint Phalle.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on 23 May 2024.[3]
Premise
Niki follows Niki de Saint Phalle (Le Bon) from her early days as a young mother and aspiring model in the United States during the time of McCarthyism and her escape to France, where she is haunted by memories of the past.[4]
Cast
- Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle
- John Robinson as Harry Mathews
- Damien Bonnard as Jean Tinguely
- Judith Chemla as Eva Aeppli
- Radu Mihăileanu as Brâncuși
Release
In 2023, Niki was acquired for international sales by Pulsar Content, who will debut the film during the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on 23 May 2024.[2][5] Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.[4]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | May 24, 2024 | Un Certain Regard | Céline Sallette | Nominated | [7] |
| May 25, 2024 | Caméra d'Or | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Niki". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "Niki by Céline Sallette in the Un Certain Regard Selection at the Cannes Festival 2024". Sortir a Paris. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Neglia, Matt. "Additions To The 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa. "Celine Sallette's Debut 'Niki' About French-American Artist Niki de Saint-Phalle Boarded by Pulsar Content (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Niki". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 2 May 2024.