The Fabelmans
classified 12APlease note: This was screened in Feb 2023
Steven Spielberg's warm-hearted coming-of-age drama is a semi-autobiographical story about a young aspiring filmmaker, and a love letter to cinema.
Set in post-World War II Arizona, it sees Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) fall in love with the movies after his parents, talented pianist Mitzi (an Oscar®-tipped Michelle Williams) and computer engineer Burt (Paul Dano) take him to see The Greatest Show on Earth. Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to his mother's supportive delight - discovering the power of cinema.
With a supporting cast including Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch and Jeannie Berlin, plus a cameo from David Lynch as John Ford (yes!), TheFabelmans explores the family roots and dynamics that saw Spielberg become one of the world's most beloved filmmakers. Heartfelt, funny, and highly personal, it's an exploration of family and the wonder of film (with one of the best final shots we've seen this year) that looks set to take awards season by storm.