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.
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on 23 May 2024.
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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.
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. Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 7 critics' reviews are positive.
