Sundance 2025 Unveils Diverse Lineup of 87 Feature Films
The festival will showcase 87 films from 33 countries, highlighting new voices, personal storytelling, and a mix of genres from horror to documentaries.
- The 2025 Sundance Film Festival will run from January 23 to February 2 in Park City and Salt Lake City, with select films available for online streaming from January 30 to February 2.
- This year's program includes 87 feature films, with 96% being world premieres and 41% directed by first-time filmmakers, showcasing a strong focus on discovery and new talent.
- Highlights include Benedict Cumberbatch in 'The Thing with Feathers,' Jennifer Lopez in the musical adaptation 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' and a reimagining of Ang Lee's 'The Wedding Banquet' directed by Andrew Ahn.
- Documentaries will explore prominent figures and issues, such as Julian Assange, Sally Ride, Selena Quintanilla, and the impact of book bans in the U.S., alongside personal and global narratives.
- The festival will also feature a diverse range of genres, including horror entries like 'Dead Lover' and 'Opus,' and experimental films such as 'By Design,' about a woman who swaps bodies with a chair.
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