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Telluride Film Festival announces 53rd edition lineup featuring major world premieres and tributes
The Colorado festival will host debuts from directors Simon Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, and Mike Leigh, alongside honors for Sandra Hüller, John Malkovich, and Andrew Haigh.
The short version
- The 53rd Telluride Film Festival revealed its full slate ahead of its September 4–7 run in Colorado.
- The program includes world premieres of 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut,' 'Tender Loving Care,' 'Tenzing,' and 'A Long Winter.'
- Career tributes will be awarded to actor John Malkovich, actress Sandra Hüller, and writer-director Andrew Haigh, with Rebecca Hall serving as guest director.
- Festival organizers confirmed the marquee Palm Theatre venue is operating after repairs following summer flooding, though a secret Sunday night screening title remains undisclosed.
Key facts
- The Telluride Film Festival unveiled the official lineup for its 53rd edition, which runs from September 4 through September 7 in Colorado.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- World premieres include Simon Stone's 'Elsinore,' Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut,' Mike Leigh's 'Tender Loving Care,' Guy Nattiv's 'The Liberation,' and Jennifer Peedom's 'Tenzing.'[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Silver Medallion career tributes will be presented to John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller, and Andrew Haigh.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Actress and director Rebecca Hall serves as this year's guest director, curating a specialized sidebar program.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Actress Léa Seydoux is featured across three separate films at the festival: 'Gentle Monster,' 'Alpha Gang,' and 'The Unknown.'[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Festival director Julie Huntsinger confirmed that the Palm Theatre has been repaired and reopened for festival screenings after sustaining flood damage over the summer.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Director Mike Leigh will not attend the premiere of 'Tender Loving Care' due to compromised health, according to Huntsinger.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- The title of a surprise screening scheduled for Sunday night remains unannounced and will be withheld until the screening begins.[Variety]
Sources
- Telluride Film Fest Unveils Lineup Highlighted by World Premieres of Oscar Hopefuls ‘Elsinore,’ ‘The Debut’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’The Hollywood Reporter metered
- Telluride Festival Lineup: ‘The Debut,’ ‘Elsinore’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Set for Premieres, Tributes for John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew HaighVariety metered