SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Sundance Film Festival has revealed that director Christopher Nolan will be honored with the first-ever Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award at their January 18, 2024, fundraiser at the DeJoria Center in Kamas, Utah. Directors Celine Song and Maite Alberdi, who premiered films “Past Lives” and “The Eternal Memory,” will also receive the annual Vanguard Award Presented by Acura.
The annual Vanguard Awards, presented by Acura, honor artists whose work highlights the art of storytelling and creative independence in both nonfiction and fiction. Previous honorees include: W. Kamau Bell, Nikyatu Jusu, Ryan Coogler, Siân Heder, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Radha Blank, Lulu Wang, Dee Rees, Damien Chazelle, Marielle Heller, Benh Zeitlin, and Boots Riley.
“Past Lives,” a gorgeous and unconventional romantic drama, is currently my favorite film from 2023. Song’s writing and direction is intelligent and sublime as the narrative plays with traditional romantic tropes with unusual results.
The annual fundraising gala …