Oppenheimermay be a smash success forChristopher Nolan but it’s also putting a dent in his social calendar.
“Confidentially, he needs his spirits lifted,” Downey explained.
“He’s a bit blue because a terrible tragedy has befallen him.
Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Nolan at the Sundance Film Festival.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
He recoils as though from a hot flame from this new and most unwelcome reality.”
“It means an aspiration for filmmakers.
It means that as directors and writers and actors, you’re treated as artists.
You are given pride of authorship in what you’ve done.”
In addition to recognizing Nolan, the festival presentedKristen Stewartwith the Visionary Award.
(The actress has two films at the fest this year,Love MeandLove Lies Bleeding.)
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival runs Jan. 25-28.
For more, check out EW’slist of the 10 most anticipated films at the festival.
