Overview

• The Sundance Film Festival, founded by Robert Redford, has opened in Park City, Utah, showcasing 90 films from 33 countries through February 2.
• Organizers expressed solidarity with Los Angeles, where recent wildfires have deeply affected many filmmakers and actors participating in the festival.
• Fewer Hollywood stars and directors are expected this year, but the festival aims to be a moment of healing and hope for the film community.
• Notable films include Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna's adaptation of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and Benedict Cumberbatch's indie drama 'The Thing With Feathers.'
• Several German co-productions are featured, including 'Cutting Through Rocks,' a documentary on gender rights activism in Iran, and 'All That’s Left of You,' a drama exploring Palestinian displacement.