Sundance 2021 Standouts
Going virtual for the first and hopefully last time, Sundance 2021 rejiggered with fewer films, longer filmmaker Q&As, the largest-ever audiences, and no lines or snow. Though the excitement of live audiences was missing, there was no dearth of exciting films. Here are some standouts among this year’s 73 features.
Films I covered:
CODA
Cinematography by Paula Huidobro, AMC
Directed by Siân Heder
In the Same Breath
Cinematography by 20 camera people
Directed by Nanfu Wang
R#J
Cinematography by Diego Madrigal
Directed by Carey Williams
Passing
Cinematography by Eduard Grau, ASC
Directed by Rebecca Hall
Jockey
Cinematographer: Adolpho Veloso
Director: Clint Bentley
Human Factors
Cinematographer: Klemens Hufnagl
Director: Ronny Trocker