PFF Presents: The Fisherman

Director Zoey Martinson 105 minutes In this Venice Film Festival-winning feast of magical realist comedy — aging Ghanaian Atta Oko sets his sights on finally having his own boat and becoming the envy of his village, he’ll just need help from a dead talking fish. The Fisherman is screening as part of The Popcorn List's Pop Up Series 2026. The Popcorn List is an annual survey of acclaimed feature films recommended by film festival programmers across North America - that are not yet available in wide release. Founded in 2024, The Popcorn List is a discovery and visibility initiative to amplify independent films that deserve to be seen more widely, highlight the discovery nature of film festivals and the craft of film curation, and respect audience’s desire for story-driven movies.