'The Debut,' 'Elsinore' and More

Key Points:

• The 53rd Telluride Film Festival lineup features world premieres starring Andrew Scott, Julianne Moore, and Kate O’Flynn, alongside new works from directors like Jordan Firstman, Joshua Oppenheimer, and Werner Herzog.
• The festival honors actor John Malkovich, actress Sandra Hüller, and writer-director Andrew Haigh with tributes, continuing its tradition of recognizing artists who often become Oscar contenders.
• Highlights include Jennifer Peedom’s "Tenzing," films from Sundance, Cannes, and Venice festivals, and a diverse documentary slate featuring works by Ron Howard, Nanette Burstein, and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
• Guest director Rebecca Hall curates a sidebar with films such as Kenneth Lonergan’s "Margaret" and Charlie Kaufman’s "Synecdoche, New York," while the program also includes student and short film showcases curated by Gregory Nava and Barry Jenkins.
• The festival features special events including a Laika exhibition for the upcoming film "Wildwood," a Women Directors Roundtable, immersive experiences celebrating auteur cinema, and discussions on AI’s societal impact and creativity.