Film News: ‘A Thousand and One’ is Top 2023 Sundance Fest U.S. Film

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PARK CITY, UTAH – The 2023 Sundance Film Festival announced their Grand Jury Prizes on January 27th, and the top films were “A Thousand and One” (U.S. Dramatic), “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” (U.S. Documentary), ‘Scrapper’ (World Cinema Dramatic) and “The Eternal Memory” (World Cinema Documentary).

After 99 feature films and 70 Short Films, honors were also given for Audience Awards, Festival Favorite Award, Jury Awards for Directing, Screenwriting & Editing and Special Jury Award.

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‘A Thousand and One’
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U.S. Dramatic: “One Thousand and One” directed by A.V. Rockwell

Convinced it’s one last, necessary crime on the path to redemption, unapologetic and free-spirited Inez kidnaps 6-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding on to their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability in New York City.

U.S. Documentary: “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project,” directed by Joe Brewster and Michéle Stephenson

Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary poet Nikki Giovanni as she reflects on her life and legacy.

World Cinema Dramatic:: “Scrapper” (UK) written/directed by Charlotte Regan

Georgie is a dreamy 12-year-old girl who lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Out of nowhere, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.

World Cinema Documentary: “The Eternal Memory” (Chilé) directed by Shaunak Sen

Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.

For the the rest of the honorees and a complete list, click 2023 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS.

For summaries and all information regarding the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, click on Festival.Sundance.org

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor and Film Critic/Writer
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