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| Laura Dern and Isabel Nelisse in The Tale - An investigation into one woman's memory as she’s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. Photo: Kyle Kaplan |
The festival will open with Jennifer Fox's autobiographical examination of childhood sexual abuse, The Tale, and close with Debra Granik's Leave No Trace, which tells the story of a dad and daughter who have been living off the grid.
Other titles include the winner of the US Competition Grand Jury Prize, coming-of-age tale The Miseducation Of Cameron Post, which stars Chloë Grace Moretz as a girl forced into a gay conversion therapy centre and Idris Elba's directorial debut Yardie, about a youngster whose past catches up with him.
In addition to the feature film programme, the festival will present to selections of shorts and a number of panel discussions and Q&As. The Surprise Film returns for a second year, after last year's successful screening of Patti Cake$. Additionally, Sundance Film Festival: London 2018 will continue last year’s inaugural Audience Favourite award - won by documentary Icarus last year.
See the full feature line-up here.
See the shorts line up here.
Sundance Institute founder and president Robert Redford said: “The work of independent storytellers can challenge and possibly change culture, illuminating our world’s imperfections and possibilities. The programme we're bringing to London this year is full of artfully told stories that provoke thought, drive empathy and allow the audience to connect, in deeply personal ways, to the universal human experience.”
Festival director John Cooper added: "The films and voices of this year's Sundance Film Festival: London offer a creative lens to view our complex times. This is connected, relevant, global art that provides a fresh alternative to the noise dominating the cultural mainstream, and an inspiration for its future."
Joint managing director of Picturehouse cinemas Clare Binns said: “In the current cinematic climate, we are proud to announce a broad and diverse programme which in this 2018 Sundance London takes pride in championing female voices and encouraging an inclusive industry landscape. Join us for an exciting offering of films, talks and special guest appearances as we continue to explore what’s next for our local and international film industry.”
More information will be available at picturehouses.com/sundance. Tickets go on sale on April 23 for Picturehouse members and a week later for the general public.
