On 13 November 2026 at 20:30, the Teatro de la Laboral will host the screening of 'Paper Tiger', which is part of the Albar section and will inaugurate the 64th Gijón International Film Festival (FICX). Thirty years after his acclaimed film 'Little Odessa', director James Gray returns to the themes of crime and family that characterised his early work. This latest thriller explores loyalty, ambition, and betrayal, drawing comparisons to the best works of Brian De Palma.
Set in Queens in 1986, the film follows brothers Gary (played by Adam Driver) and Irwin (played by Miles Teller) as they become entangled in a seemingly too-good-to-be-true business venture, ultimately leading them into the perilous world of the Russian mafia. What begins as an opportunity for success soon threatens to fracture their family ties. Scarlett Johansson joins the formidable cast in a leading role.
'Paper Tiger' was showcased in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and also featured at the Piazza Grande in Locarno, where Gray received the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera award.
Film details:
- Director: James Gray
- Country: USA
- Year: 2026
- Duration: 115 minutes
