Kelly Reichardt: "The most beautiful thing in an actor is confidence"

In April, the Visions du Réel festival in Switzerland showcased a retrospective of Kelly Reichardt's work, including her latest film, The Mastermind. This film, set in the 1970s, follows James Blaine Mooney, a failed architect and kleptomaniac who steals valuable paintings from a museum. Despite its successful premiere at Cannes 2025, the film has yet to be released in Portugal. Reichardt discussed her filmmaking process, emphasizing her preference for meticulous planning over the unpredictability of documentaries. The Mastermind is inspired by a true story of an art heist involving teenage girls, reflecting on the complexities of its characters and the societal context of the era. Reichardt aims to explore the lives affected by anti-heroes rather than glorifying them.