The Mill Valley Film Festival swoops in this week looking to surpass everyone’s expectations.

But it seems to that every year.

The over-achieving annual event has a knack for landing films, filmmakers and celebrities that would not be out of place at Cannes, Venice or Sundance. This year is no different.

Just take a look at what’s on tap during MVFF’s Oct. 2-12 run:

In between opening night showings of Oscar winner Chloé Zhao’s heart-wrenching take on Maggie O’Farrell’s cherished novel “Hamnet” and screenwriter and director Hikari’s Oscar-hopeful “Rental Family,” with Oscar winner Brendan Fraser, as the closing night selection, there will be an impressive lineup of events and films, making this one of the best and biggest Bay Area entertainment events of the year.

Here are 14 films

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