THE MASTERMIND

The Mastermind / 2025 / USA / 110 min

In 1970s Massachusetts, unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief JB Mooney (Josh O'Connor) is planning his first big heist before his life unravels. The First Cow director leaves Oregon behind for this unexpected genre piece—a departure from her minimalist, bucolic style while maintaining her gentle, poetic exploration of the American experience. Like Sean Baker, she focuses on working-class characters in small-town communities, demonstrating her eclectic range.

premiere
Friday, 12 September 2025 16:00
Pressburger screen
repetition
Saturday, 13 September 2025 18:30
Zukor screen

Director:
Kelly REICHARDT

Biography:
The director was born in 1964 in Miami, America.

Filmography:
2019 First Cow 2016 Egyes nők 2008 Wendy and Lucy

Producer:
Neil KOPP, Vincent SAVINO, Anish SAVJANI

Screenwriter:
Kelly REICHARDT

Cinematographer:
Christopher BLAUVELT

Film editor:
Kelly REICHARDT

Cast:
Josh O'CONNOR, Alana HAIM

Distributor:
The Match Factory

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