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Kelly Reichardt's 'The Mastermind' Thrills at Cannes 2023

5/1/2025

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Kelly Reichardt's gripping film, The Mastermind, makes its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, starring Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Massachusetts, it tells the thrilling tale of JB Mooney, an amateur art thief whose audacious heist spirals into chaos. MUBI will distribute the film in select regions, with The Match Factory handling international sales.

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Story summary

Kelly Reichardt's gripping film, The Mastermind, makes its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, starring Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Massachusetts, it tells the thrilling tale of JB Mooney, an amateur art thief whose audacious heist spirals into chaos. MUBI will distribute the film in select regions, with The Match Factory handling international sales.