The start of the the new year means the Sundance Film Festival. Each year, the first film fest of the year brings audiences movies that have gone on to become award winners. In some cases, they have become some of the most important films ever released. The 2024 edition of Sundance has a promising slate. Here are some of things we are looking forward to most.
A Different Man
A still from A Different Man by Aaron Schimberg, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Sebastian Stan stars in this psychological thriller about a man who had undergone a surgery that drastically transforms his appearance. What at first seems like a dream becomes a nightmare when he loses out on the part he was born to play. The story of obsession includes a powerful score and a blending of fiction and reality.
Better Angels: The Gospel According to Tammy Faye
A still from Better Angels: The Gospel According To Tammy Faye by Dana Adam Shapiro, an official selection of the Episodic program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Tammy Faye Baker is one of the most infamous names of the 1980s. Recent years have seen her painted in a more positive light, however. Better Angels uses interviews from those that knew her best to talk about her rise, fall, and resurrection. The first two episodes of the four part documentary will screen at Sundance.
Hit Man
Adria Arjona and Glen Powell appear in Hit Man by Richard Linklater
Inspired by an unbelievable true story, Hit Man is about a college professor who discovers his hidden talent as a fake assassin. When Gary Johnson meets a damsel in distress his life is changed forever. Richard Linklater has provided audiences some of the most iconic moments in movie history and his latest offering looks to be a worthy addition to his catalogue.
It’s What’s Inside
An estranged friend showing up at a pre-wedding party with a mysterious suitcase is rarely a good sign. It’s What’s Inside adds a sexy sci-fi twist along with colorful visuals and stylish production to ensure the familiar premise stands out. Sundance has been home to some of the most influential genre films of all time and the filmmaker Greg Jardin looks to add his directorial debut to the list.
Realm of Satan
A still from REALM OF SATAN by Scott Cummings, an official selection of the NEXT program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Working with members of the Church of Satan, director Scott Cummings looks into the everyday lives of practicing Satanists. Straddling the line between documentary and experimental film, Realm of Satan is as much about individual mindsets as it is the church itself. Cummings is no stranger to Sundance though this marks his feature length directorial debut.
The Sundance Film Festival takes place from January 18, 2024 – January 28, 2024
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