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The 52nd Telluride Film Festival showcased 35 films including the high-profile premiere of 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' a Springsteen biopic, with Bruce Springsteen himself making a rare appearance, highlighting the festival's significance in the awards season race amidst competition from Venice and Toronto.
Bruce Springsteen discussed his involvement in the film 'Deliver Us From Nowhere' at the Telluride Film Festival, describing it as an anti-biopic focusing on a specific period in his life during the early 1980s, and shared insights into his acting and singing process, as well as personal anecdotes about the film's scenes and its emotional significance.
Colin Farrell stars in 'Ballad of a Small Player,' a dark, stylish character study about a gambling addict in Macao, which premiered at Telluride and may earn Farrell his second Oscar nomination, highlighting a notable collaboration with director Edward Berger.
E. Jean Carroll hopes her documentary 'Ask E Jean' will help 'finish off' Donald Trump by exposing her legal battle and personal story, including never-before-seen deposition footage, amidst concerns about potential retaliation and the current political climate.
Bruce Springsteen personally premiered his emotional biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' at the Telluride Film Festival, featuring Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen, and received praise for its powerful portrayal of his life and struggles, with wide release scheduled for October 24.
George Clooney is unable to attend the Telluride Film Festival to support his new film 'Jay Kelly' due to a sinus and ear infection, despite attending its Venice premiere. The film, co-starring Adam Sandler, has received positive reviews, with praise for Clooney's performance.
Telluride Film Festival 2025 features a diverse lineup including awards contenders, discoveries, and classics, with festival director Julie Huntsinger discussing how she balances these elements to create a compelling program.
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival announced its lineup featuring world premieres like 'Hamnet' by Chloé Zhao, 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' and 'Ballad of a Small Player,' along with tributes to Ethan Hawke, Noah Baumbach, and Jafar Panahi, showcasing a diverse selection of international films, documentaries, and special events from August 29 to September 1, 2025.
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival announced its lineup featuring world premieres including 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere', Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet', and Edward Berger's 'Ballad Of A Small Player', along with other notable films and documentaries, with Bruce Springsteen attending the premiere of his documentary.
The 52nd Telluride Film Festival, known for its secretive lineup and high-quality programming, will run until September 1st, with predictions suggesting a strong presence of potential Oscar nominees and surprise screenings, making it a key event for top cinema and awards season contenders.
The Telluride Film Festival proceeded as planned despite ongoing strikes in Hollywood, with fewer stars in attendance due to concerns about breaking union rules. While some scheduled tributes and appearances were canceled, the festival received all the requested films, including world premieres. The SAG-AFTRA union's guidance on promoting projects financed by major studios caused stress for actors, but some independent films received special dispensation. The festival focused on viewing rather than sales opportunities, and while some actors attended as spectators, others promoted their films cautiously. The screening experience was bittersweet for studio executives as actors couldn't share in their films' success.
Dakota Johnson was seen mingling with Ethan Hawke, his daughter Maya Hawke, and Laura Linney at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. Johnson, who attended the festival to promote her new film "Daddio," was spotted hanging out with the cast and crew of the film "Wildcat," which was co-written and directed by Hawke. The group enjoyed the festival while showcasing their stylish outfits and discussing their respective projects.
Dakota Johnson attended the 50th Annual Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, where she screened her upcoming movie Daddio and addressed the audience. She looked boho chic in a cream crochet dress, paired with black shoes and a matching purse. The film, written and directed by Christy Hall, centers around a woman's honest conversation with a cab driver. Daddio does not have a scheduled wide release date yet.
Austin Butler discusses his experience filming "The Bikeriders," which opened the Telluride Film Festival. Butler talks about the challenges of riding a motorcycle in freezing temperatures and his admiration for co-stars Tom Hardy and Jodi Comer. The film explores themes of masculinity, identity, and the desire to belong to a community. Butler reflects on the importance of taking breaks to refuel creatively after a string of projects, including his upcoming roles in "Masters of the Air" and "Dune: Part Two."
"Saltburn," the second film written and directed by Emerald Fennell, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, leaving audiences engaged and entertained. The dark comedy, set in the early 2000s, follows an Oxford student's attempts to infiltrate the life of a wealthy family, resulting in power plays and outrageous behavior. While the film draws inspiration from various sources, it showcases strong performances, particularly from Barry Keoghan, who has the potential to follow in the footsteps of Carey Mulligan's Oscar nomination for Fennell's previous film, "Promising Young Woman."