Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City and late founder Robert Redford
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Key Points:
- The Sundance Film Festival begins its final edition in Park City, Utah, marking a bittersweet transition as it bids farewell to its longtime home and founder Robert Redford, who passed away in September.
- This year’s festival celebrates Redford’s legacy with screenings of restored Sundance classics and tributes to the actor and filmmaker, alongside a diverse lineup of 90 films including dramas, comedies, thrillers, and documentaries.
- Prominent filmmakers and actors, such as Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Ryan Coogler, feature in the festival, which continues to support independent cinema and launch careers, with several films expected to be Oscar contenders.
- Documentaries addressing urgent social issues and profiles of notable figures like Brittney Griner and Salman
