Natalie Portman, Ugo Bienvenue Talk 'Arco'

Few films end with a line that doubles as a mission statement, distilling both the story’s themes and the creators’ intents. “ Arco ” fits the bill, captured in its final words: “I wish that things would change.”

“Art and activism come from the same place,” says producer Natalie Portman , citing Ava DuVernay. “Both imagine a reality beyond the one we’re living in. That’s very present in this film, which creates something beautiful while imagining a future brighter than the one we see today.”

Produced by MountainA — run by Portman and her partner Sophie Mas — and Remembers, led by director Ugo Bienvenue and his creative collaborator Felix de Givry, “Arco” has charted a remarkable path. It premiered at Cannes, was acquired by Neon , won the top prize at Annecy, received three Eur