Sundance 2025 Honors 'Atropia,' 'Seeds,' and Other Standout Films

The festival awarded top prizes to a satirical Iraq War comedy and a documentary on Black farmers, highlighting diverse storytelling across categories.

'Atropia,' directed by Hailey Gates, won the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize for its satirical take on the Iraq War, blending humor and critique of American imperialism.
The U.S. Documentary Grand Jury Prize went to 'Seeds,' a poignant exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South, directed by Brittany Shyne.
The World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize was awarded to 'Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears),' an Indian love story by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, praised for its emotional depth.
'Cutting Through Rocks,' a documentary about an Iranian councilwoman challenging patriarchal norms, won the World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize.
Audience favorites included 'Twinless,' a dark comedy about grief, and 'André Is an Idiot,' a humorous yet sobering documentary about mortality.

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