POV Thriller Josephine Emerges as Sundance’s Breakout
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Beth de Araújo’s Josephine, a harrowing thriller told entirely from an eight-year-old’s perspective about the aftermath of a sexual assault, has become Sundance’s breakout, drawing audiences into a visceral, first-person experience and earning a standing ovation; with Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan leading and Greta Zozula’s POV cinematography, major buyers are circling though no deal has been announced yet, as Berlinale approaches and an awards push looms.
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- Channing Tatum Cried ‘Five, Six, Seven Times’ at ‘Josephine’ Premiere as Film Becomes First Sundance 2026 Sensation Variety
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