From director Todd Haynes (May December, Far from Heaven), this stunning, immaculately crafted adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal queer novel The Price of Salt stands as one of the great romance films of the 21st century. Beautifully shot on 35mm by legendary cinematographer Edward Lachman, Carol features Academy Award nominated performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, the latter of whom received the award for Best Actress at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. When aspiring photographer Therese Belivet (Mara) spots the beautiful, elegant Carol Aird (Blanchett) perusing the doll display in a 1950s Manhattan department store, the two women quickly strike up a passionate love affair. When Carol’s husband (Kyle Chandler) uncovers her involvement with Therese, the two lovers hit the road, attempting to leave their respective lives behind.

Presented alongside Out There: Pride.