Telluride's Surprise Movie Sparks Guessing Game, Studio Buyer Emerges
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Key Points:
- A surprise film screening at the Telluride Film Festival is rumored to be a Nathan Fielder documentary about imprisoned Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, though there is no official confirmation from the festival or A24.
- The mystery film, produced or acquired by A24, is reportedly a hybrid documentary with a nearly three-hour runtime and will be followed by a Q&A session with strict electronic device restrictions enforced.
- Speculation has ruled out other potential films such as Ethan Hawke’s "Highway 99: A Double Album," A24’s "Goblin," Zac Efron’s "Famous," and Ruben Östlund’s "The Entertainment System Is Down," none of which fit the hybrid or timing criteria.
- The festival has successfully maintained secrecy around the project despite the challenges of keeping surprises in the digital age, though some critics expressed frustration over tight schedules during the event.
