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Nick Clement For four decades, Sundance has maintained a reputation as one of the most important film festivals in America for independent filmmakers from around the globe. To commemorate its 40th anniversary in 2024 and the enormity (and reciprocity) of that cultural footprint, festival leadership set a series of restoration screenings to highlight many of the most memorable films programmed throughout its history.
“When you look at the way the independent film movement has evolved and changed over the years, from the maturation of an industry and the opportunities that artists have found, to the way that an audience has been built around the work, you see a festival that has evolved alongside it,” says John Nein, senior programmer and director of strategic initiatives. This year’s festival takes place Jan.
18-28, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, with a selection of titles available online nationwide from Jan. 25-28.
The eight 40th celebration titles that will screen include brand-new 4K restorations of Jared Hess’ “Napoleon Dynamite” (marking its 20th anniversary), Rose Troche’s “Go Fish” (30th anniversary), Tony Bui’s “Three Seasons” (25th anniversary) and an extended version of Ondi Timoner’s “Dig!” (20th anniversary), titled “Dig! XX.” Also screening: restorations of Mira Nair’s “Mississippi Masala” and Rob Epstein’s “The Times of Harvey Milk,” as well as lightning-rod titles “The Babadook,” by Jennifer Kent, and Dee Rees’ “Pariah.” From its first batch of winners, Sundance became emblematic in showcasing American independent cinema as the storytelling landscape and distribution models rapidly (and repeatedly) changed. Marisa Silver’s “Old Enough” (1984) was the festival’s first Grand Jury Prize
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Karen Idelson Though there are still those who view animation primarily as a kids or family form of entertainment, over the last year many of the most challenging, risky stories have been told by the modern masters of animation. Films like “Suzume,” “The Peasants” and “The Boy and the Heron” have all been lauded for taking on compelling stories that often attract more adult audiences or even becoming crossover hits that draw diverse viewers. Makoto Shinkai’s “Suzume” earned well over $300 million in international box office.
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Emilia Fox , known for her role as Dr Nikki Alexander in BBC's Silent Witness, has become a familiar face to viewers at home after taking on the iconic role back in 2004, replacing Amanda Burton. But away from the hit BBC one programme, the 49 year old has a string of other credits to her name and has starred in TV adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and the 2002 film The Pianist. She’s also not the only actor in her family.
Wonka, and although he walked the red carpet without his girlfriend by his side, she slipped into the ceremony to enjoy it alongside him. The couple was seen talking, cozying up, and kissing during commercial breaks for the show, Glamour can confirm.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Jenner wore a black dress with a lace top, her long black hair pulled back into a bun.
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