American cinema is not limited to Hollywood and blockbuster shootings, an important part of the film industry is the functioning of non-profit organizations engaged in the discovery and support of artists, filmmakers, screenwriters from around the world. Since 1985, by the Sundance Institute enthusiasts, the annual Sundance avant-garde film festival is held in Park City, Utah. Over the years, they have collected full houses at the premier works of the newcomers, organize creative meetings with famous actors, workshops with directors and theatrical figures, and, of course, provide financial support in the form of scholarships.
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner
Lily Collins
Elijah Wood
Lora Prepon and Ben Foster
Many celebrities already visited the Sundance-2017 film festival, including Elizabeth Olsen, Drie Hemingway, Jeremy Renner, Nicola Peltz, Rooney Mara, Lily Collins, Jamie King and many others. Some of the stars decided to spend a fun weekend, chat with friends and enjoy the novelties of cinema, far from the noisy city, and someone decided to support colleagues. Moreover, Kristen Stewart presented her directing work, and Keanu Reeves starred in the film debutant.
Keanu Reeves
Kristen Stewart
Jason Segel
Drie Hemingway
Elizabeth Olsen
Nicola Peltz
Keanu Reeves returned to the movie as a doctor!
Recently, little was heard of the life of Keanu Reeves, the actor as much as possible limited communication with journalists. Fans can be happy, as the year 2017 began for the actor successfully, he will appear in two films - the action movie "John Wick" (the second part) and the innovative film "To the Bones", which will be presented at the Sundance -2017 film festival. The second film was directed by Marty Nokson, who was famous for filming the famous series of the late 90's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." It is important to note that the story is autobiographical and is based on the history of the struggle with an anorexia of Marty Noxon herself.
Reeves became an honored guest in the Sundance Film Festival studio and gave a short interview about his new role in the movie "To the Bones", where he played Dr. William Beckham along with actress Lily Collins. Throughout the picture, the doctor, performed by Keanu, tries to save the girl dying from anorexia and make her reconsider her view on the meaning of life.
Keanu Reeves with director Marty Noxon and actresses Lily Collins and Carrie Preston
Keanu Reeves in the studio of the film festival
Marty Noxon, according to Reeves, asked to be herself and did not change anything in appearance, leaving a messy hairstyle and clothes. And for the actress Lilly Collins, who plays a young girl, she had to lose ten kilograms to get as close to the image as possible.
Shot from the film "To the bone"
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This year the organizers selected 16 American and 12 foreign films of artistic and documentary direction. The festival will last until January 29 and is preparing many more surprises and interesting shows.