An extraordinary translation of life into art.

Bold, heartfelt and, most importantly, unafraid, this is a remarkable film.

The Rider reshapes the traditional cowboy narrative in a way that both embraces and challenges western tropes.

Populated by untrained actors and inspired by true events of these rookie performers, Zhao’s sophomore feature film stands on that determination only to slowly reveal the internal aches underneath the grizzled exteriors of hat brims, denim, and vices.