MATA HARI

Available: 11/15/25 12:00 AM - 11/30/25 11:59 PM

 

Showings

Village East by Angelika Fri, Nov 14 6:30 PM
IFC Center Mon, Nov 17 3:45 PM
Film Details
Year:2025
Running Time:93
Language:English
Director:Joe Beshenkovsky
James A. Smith
Executive Producer:Annie Carradine
Producer:James A. Smith
Joe Beshenkovsky
Editor:Joe Beshenkovsky (ACE)
Cinematographer:Karina Silva
Stefanos Kafatos
Composer:Katya Richardson
Cast:Calista Carradine
David Carradine
Website:https://www.deepcut.media/
Accessibility:Sound-Amplification Headphones upon request
DOC NYC
Event Years:2025
Festival Section:U.S. COMPETITION
Film Genres:Celebrity
Family
Films on Film/Filmmaking
Archival
US Premiere

Description

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE In 1977, television star David Carradine cast his estranged daughter Calista in Mata Hari with the ambitious intent to film over 15 years as she grew up. Following his death in 2009, David’s film remained unfinished, but he left behind a remarkable trove of footage. With Calista and David’s relationship increasingly strained throughout the process, this exploration of his bold vision highlights the struggle of navigating familial bonds while in pursuit of creative expression. - Brandon Harrison

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors/co-producers James Smith and Joe Beshenkovsky.

The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-director/co-producer James Smith.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.