Ephemera
In the haunting drama Ephemera, directed by Shan Jiang, a solitary woman named Yvonne, portrayed by Yvonne Shuyu Zhang,...
In this gripping biographical drama directed by Stephen Frears, the murky world of professional cycling is exposed through the story of disgraced athlete Lance Armstrong. Ben Foster delivers a transformative performance as Armstrong, a man of immense ambition and cunning who rose to become a seven-time Tour de France champion, all while orchestrating one of the most sophisticated doping conspiracies in sports history. The narrative follows the relentless pursuit of truth by journalist David Walsh, portrayed by Chris O'Dowd, and the dogged efforts of cycling officials, including Jesse Plemons as a skeptical anti-doping investigator, who become increasingly suspicious of Armstrong's seemingly superhuman achievements. Lee Pace co-stars as the controversial Dr. Michele Ferrari, the shadowy figure who aids Armstrong's elaborate performance-enhancing drug program. As the lies compound and the pressure mounts, the film explores the Faustian bargain of fame and the devastating consequences of deception. With a tense, investigative tone, Program, The offers a compelling, unflinching look at the corruption that nearly destroyed a sport and the man at the center of its biggest scandal.