Niki (2024 film)

Niki is a 2024 French biographical film directed by Céline Sallette, in her directorial debut, starring Charlotte Le Bon as artist Niki de Saint Phalle.^[1]

Niki
Directed by	Céline Sallette
Written by	Céline Sallette Samuel Doux
Starring	Charlotte Le Bon John Robinson Damien Bonnard Judith Chemla Radu Mihăileanu
Cinematography	Victor Seguin
Edited by	Clémence Diard
Music by	Para One
Distributed by	Wild Bunch
Release date	23 May 2024 (2024-05-23) (Cannes)
Running time	98 minutes
Country	France
Languages	French English

The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, on 23 May 2024.^[2]

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.^[3]

Cast

• Charlotte Le Bon as Niki de Saint Phalle
• John Robinson as Harry
• 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.^[1][4] Variety reported in February 2024 that Pulsar had sold distribution rights to the film in several major territories.^[3]

Awards and nominations

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Cannes Film Festival	May 24, 2024	Un Certain Regard	Céline Sallette	Nominated	[5]
	May 25, 2024	Caméra d'Or		Nominated