20 Films to See in August
In the gallery on this page, our editors have selected the most interesting films debuting in North American theaters this month, listed in alphabetical order.
Additional content by Jason Dietz
Documentary | Directed by Claire Simon
Opens in theaters August 4
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In this critically lauded documentary, veteran filmmaker Claire Simon (The Competition) chronicles the everyday operations of a gynecological ward in a public hospital in Paris. Running just under three hours, Our Body could earn comparison to the films of her contemporary, Frederick Wiseman, with one major difference: Two hours in, Simon herself becomes a patient in the film when she receives a cancer diagnosis. Its unhurried approach allows Simon to cover a broad scope of challenges faced by a diverse group of women, resulting in a film Screen Daily's Tara Judah claims is filled with “too many tender moments to mention.”
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