Overview

• Sophie Hyde's 'Jimpa' debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, with Olivia Colman playing a fictionalized version of the director in a deeply personal story inspired by Hyde's family.
• The film examines themes of family, queerness, and generational perspectives, drawing from Hyde's experiences with her gay father and nonbinary child.
• John Lithgow portrays the title character, a lively and provocative grandfather, while Hyde’s own child, Aud Mason-Hyde, plays the role of the teenage Frances.
• Colman praised the collaborative and intimate environment on set, noting the emotional depth of the material and the influence of Hyde’s direction on her performance.
• The film highlights moments from the AIDS crisis and broader LGBTQ+ history, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, chosen families, and intergenerational understanding.