Sundance Film Festival Opens with Focus on Resilience After Los Angeles Fires

The 41st edition of the festival highlights independent cinema while acknowledging the impact of recent devastating wildfires in California.

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.