'A Real Pain' Stands Out at Sundance, Acquired by Searchlight Pictures

Jesse Eisenberg's Second Directorial Venture Wins Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Praised for Kieran Culkin's Performance

Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' is a standout at this year's Sundance Film Festival, featuring Kieran Culkin and Eisenberg himself as two cousins retracing their Jewish ancestral footsteps in Poland.
The film explores themes of personal growth, familial relationships, and the impact of historical trauma, set against the backdrop of a Holocaust tour.
Culkin's performance as the outgoing and unpredictable Benji is praised, with critics noting the depth and complexity of his character.
'A Real Pain' was acquired by Searchlight Pictures during the festival, though a release date has not been announced.
The film won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting award at the festival.