Hidden gems of the 2025 Virginia Film Festival to add to your watchlist
By Zachary Geller | November 6, 2025The 38th annual Virginia Film Festival brought a taste of world cinema to Charlottesville from Oct. 22 through Oct. 26.
The 38th annual Virginia Film Festival brought a taste of world cinema to Charlottesville from Oct. 22 through Oct. 26.
Spanning five pieces and a little over an hour, and also including accompanying performances on piano and violin, Dr. Choi’s concert drew from a diverse range of genres and time periods, including both classical and contemporary works.
Virginia Players performed “Play in a Day” this semester — a production written, directed, rehearsed and memorized in roughly 24 hours.
The demonstration comes weeks after the most recent “No Kings” protests across the country Oct. 18 and days before the election for Virginia governor Tuesday.
It is natural for individuals to want to only listen to lyrics they can understand. However, this mindset can cause students to miss out on some of their potential favorite songs. Here are five iconic records in five different languages in five different genres to open the door to new tracks.
The second current SNL cast member to visit Charlottesville this week, Che performed to a crowd of 1,100 people just days after a rare midseason weekend off for the SNL crew.
Here are three horror movies that include thought-provoking takes on the loss and complexity of identity.
Students came to Old Cabell Hall Sunday to watch Andrew Dismukes perform, hosted by University Programs Council.
Through “Rental Family,” Hikari made it clear that she is a fresh talent to watch, and she is just getting started.
Screened before theatrical release at the Virginia Film Festival Sunday, Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague” depicts Godard briefly before and throughout the production of “Breathless.”
Officially declared as a Contracted Independent Organization in the spring of 2025, the Screenwriting Club is the newest addition to the film scene at the University.
"Ghost Elephants" follows National Geographic explorer Dr. Steve Boyes on an obsessive philosophical escapade through Namibia and Angola to investigate the mythical “ghost” descendants of “Henry,” the largest elephant ever recorded.
“Accident” brings a taste of global cinema to Charlottesville after it made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May
Spera’s panel explained and rectified common misunderstandings in directing and provided a unique perspective from a seasoned professional.
After making a name for themselves as a supporting act for Deftones last year, metal band Fleshwater has finally embarked on their first full headlining tour across North America, which brought them to Jefferson Theater last Friday.
“Christy,” directed by David Michôd, premiered Thursday evening at the Paramount Theater for the second day of the 2025 Virginia Film Festival.
“Urchin” follows Mike, played by Frank Dillane, a young homeless man in the throes of addiction who is given a chance at recovery.
Moody, meandering and mildly infuriating, the film highlights the common stereotypes we place upon different generations, pitting teacher against student in a he-said-she-said of blame and deception.
From Belmont to Barracks and from the Corner to the Downtown Mall, murals have been woven into the fabric of the city, blurring the line between public space and personal expression.
The album, consisting of twelve tracks, marks Tame Impala’s first in over five years and showcases the continual evolution of sole member Kevin Parker as both an artist and a person.