Overview

• The Academy Film Archive–restored print of the Oscar-winning film screened on July 4 as part of KVIFF’s “Out of the Past” showcase
• Festival director Kryštof Mucha surprised Douglas with an updated Crystal Globe statuette replacing the design he first received in 1998
• Douglas warned that the United States is flirting with autocracy and criticized the influx of money into politics as he addressed the festival press
• He reiterated that he has no real intention of returning to acting after pausing his career in 2022, saying he would only come back for exceptionally compelling projects
• Producer Paul Zaentz confirmed he has signed an agreement with Ken Kesey’s widow to develop a TV series centered on Chief Bromden, with the first season following his escape