Palm Springs Intl. Film Fest Welcome Diverse Projects to the Desert
variety.comNick Clement Following years of delays and pandemic restrictions, and now celebrating a post-strike awards season, what better way to kick off the 35th annual Palm Springs Intl.
Film Festival than with a “fun and naughty film,” says festival director Lili Rodriguez. Thea Sharrock’s “Wicked Little Letters” will enjoy its U.S.
premiere Jan. 5 at the desert fest, followed by 179 films from 74 countries including 47 premieres (eight world, three international, 12 North American and 24 U.S.), while showcasing a lineup of 40 international feature film Oscar submissions. “The real excitement is that we’re back to a full-on festival with all pre-pandemic offerings, and 100% venue capacity.
The moment we saw ‘Wicked Little Letters,’ we knew we needed it as our opener,” says Rodriguez. Among films earning attention at PSIFF include the world premieres of “A Look Through His Lens,” which details the life of Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot, and “All About the Levkoviches,” from debuting director Adam Breier.
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