Day Two Coverage at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival - Discussing 'A Private Life,' 'Tuner,' and 'Ghost Elephants'
In the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado, the annual film festival is a hotbed of cinematic excitement. From August 29 to September 1, 2025, film enthusiasts gathered to witness the premieres of some of the most anticipated films of the year.
One of the festival's highlights was the screening of the narrative directorial debut of Academy Award-winning documentarian Daniel Roher, titled "Tuner". This film, co-written by Roher, offers a unique blend of rapid-fire editing, intense sound design, and a captivating score and soundtrack. The story revolves around a piano tuner apprentice with hyperacusis who turns to safe cracking, making for a Freudian mystery with an internal exploration of a psychiatrist's mind.
Another standout at the festival was the nature documentary "Ghost Elephants", directed by the renowned Werner Herzog. The film follows Dr. Steve Boyes' decade-long journey to find a lost branch of the elephant family in the Angola Highlands. Herzog narrates the documentary with his signature humor and internal observations, adding a layer of intrigue to the already captivating journey.
The documentary, which intentionally does not include a photo in the review to maintain the mystery of the elephants, was screened at the Werner Herzog Theater during the festival. It will be released by National Geographic.
Meanwhile, Jodie Foster is making waves in the French film industry with her role in "A Private Life", directed by Rebecca Zlotowski. Foster's character undergoes extensive and intense preparation for her role, promising a riveting performance.
The Telluride Film Festival Report also included coverage of "Ghost Elephants", providing insights into the expedition that, in a small way, succeeded in finding the elusive elephants. The documentary was not the only nature-focused film at the festival, but it undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the audience.
As the festival came to a close, filmgoers left with a newfound appreciation for the art of storytelling and the power of cinema to transport us to different worlds. Whether it's the high-octane narrative of "Tuner", the captivating journey of "Ghost Elephants", or the intimate portrayal of life in "A Private Life", the Telluride Film Festival once again proved to be a platform for groundbreaking and thought-provoking films.
