Highlights

A Journalist Turns the Camera on Herself in “Black Box Diaries”
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: Hanna Avqilin, Shiori Ito, and Ema Ryan Yamazaki attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Black Box Diaries” premiere at

“Love Lies Bleeding” Throbs with Romance, Violence, and Flesh
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: (L–R) Kristen Stewart, Anna Baryshnikov, Rose Glass, Katy O’Brian, and Jena Malone attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Love

“Malu”: The Emotional Apple Falls From the Volatile Tree
From left, Carol Duarte, Pedro Freire, and Yara de Novaes appear at the premiere of “Malu” January 21 at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo

Jack Begert’s “Little Death” Gets Its Life at Sundance 2024
By Veronika Lee Claghorn Ten years ago synesthesia was a purple word on everyone’s lips. Defined by the phenomenon when the brain hears colors or

“Luther: Never Too Much” Examines the Joys and Struggles of a Beloved Musical Icon
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 21: Director Dawn Porter at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Luther: Never Too Much” premiere at Eccles Theatre on January 21, 2024,

“Girls Will Be Girls” Director Shuchi Talati Gets Frank About Female Sexuality in Indian Cinema
By Veronika Lee Claghorn “This may not come as a surprise to all of you, but sexuality, [especially] teenage sexuality, is not something in particular

Inside the Gala: Passion for Storytelling and Sundance Kicked Off the 2024 Film Festival
Kristen Stewart accepting the Sundance Institute Visionary Award (photo by Michael Hurcomb/Shutterstock for Sundance) “Sundance is the fucking shit and I love being here.” That

The Intersex Protagonist in “Ponyboi” Is a Revelation
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: River Gallo attends the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Ponyboi” premiere at the Library Center Theatre on January 20, 2024,

“Union”: Story of Amazon Labor Union Gives Hope to Ordinary Workers
Jordan Flowers, Derrick Palmer, Chris Smalls, and Gerald Bryson — all present or former employees of Amazon — express their solidarity at the premiere of

“IGUALADA” Beats the Odds in the Ultimate Underdog Tale
By Patty Consolazio This one’s for any person who’s ever felt put down, left out, marginalized, oppressed, alone, defeated, or just less-than. For anyone who

Christopher Nolan on How Sundance Helps Artists Fight for Their Vision
photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock for Sundance Last night, Sundance Institute hosted its 2024 Festival kick-off bash — Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by

Twists, Turns, and a Bubble Gum Baby Make “Krazy House” a Thrill Ride
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: (L–R) Gaite Jansen, Walt Klink, Steffen Haars, Flip van der Kuil, Alicia Silverstone, and Maarten Swart at the “Krazy