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Mike Leigh’s Tender Loving Care, reportedly his final film, follows two London social workers over a week as they balance professional duty with friendship and family, delivering a quiet, piercing meditation on the limits and power of care; premiered at Telluride and set for a December 4 release, with a B+ grade from IndieWire.
Cate Blanchett stars in and produces Alpha Gang, an absurd yet sincere alien-invasion comedy from David and Nathan Zellner, set in 1950s Eastern Europe with an international ensemble that includes Lea Seydoux, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Riley Keough, Doona Bae and Dave Bautista. Described as “alien Chekhovian,” the film emphasizes grounded, heartfelt humor over spectacle, was shot on historic sites in Bulgaria and Croatia, and premiered at the Telluride Film Festival after years of development. Blanchett’s involvement helped bring the project to fruition, culminating in a bold final-act role for her.
The Telluride Film Festival has unveiled its 53rd lineup, led by world premieres of The Debut, Elsinore and Tender Loving Care, plus titles from directors including Jordan Firstman, Joshua Oppenheimer and Werner Herzog. The festival will also pay tributes to cinema luminaries John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew Haigh, highlighting a program that blends premieres, festival favorites and retrospectives.
Telluride's 53rd lineup prioritizes indie titles over big-studio releases, featuring world premieres such as Focus Features' Elsinore and A24's The Debut, plus Tender Loving Care, Wild Horse Nine, Ink, and Bucking Fastard among a robust slate that also includes Cannes/Sundance debuts and a strong documentary program, signaling an awards-season kickoff rooted in prestige rather than blockbusters.
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.