With less than 24 hours before its theatrical debut, the reviews for Benh Zeitlin’s “Wendy” are decidedly mixed. That’s slightly unfortunate because out of the 25 or so films I saw at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, it’s one of a few features that has stuck with me. Zeitlin’s re-imagining of the “Peter Pan” myth has its issues, but no one can ignore its gutsy and decidedly unique vision. Well, true cinephiles can’t.

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PARK CITY – He still has that same eye.  It’s been eight years since Benh Zeitlin became a cinephile phenomenon with “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and in that unusually long period, the New Orleans based filmmaker has kept a rather low profile. Despite a Best Director Oscar nomination and massive critical acclaim he didn’t take a studio feature or sell a series to a streaming network. Instead, he and his sister, Eliza, were writing.  And scouting for unspoiled locations.

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All you need to really know about the upcoming fantasy drama, “Wendy,” is that its a riff on the classic Peter Pan story as told by filmmaker Benh Zeitlin. If you’re familiar with the story and are familiar with the previous work of Zeitlin, you don’t even really need to watch the trailer to know what to expect.

However, we really do recommend you watch the trailer.

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Normally, when a filmmaker steps away for almost a decade, it’s at a point in their career when they’ve established themselves and are perfectly fine being away from the industry. However, in the case of director Benh Zeitlin, after his 2012 film “Beasts of the Southern Wild” was released, he’s been quiet for the better part of the 2010s, which is shocking considering he only has one film under his belt and that film was nominated for multiple Oscars.

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It’s been five years since director Benh Zeitlin broke out with “Beasts Of The Southern Wild,” and while we patiently await his next film, he’s been trying his hand at producing. A couple years back he put his name to the Cannes Film Festival entry “Mediterranea.” Now, the upcoming documentary  “Brimstone & Glory” not only bears Zeitlin’s credit, but some of his creative magic too.

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'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin Gearing Up New Film 'Wendy'

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25 Movies That Defined The Sundance Film Festival

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'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin Confirms Next Film Will Be Totally Bonkers

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The Early Gems: Notable Films From 2013's Best Director Nominees

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6 Personal Highlights From The Film Festivals Of 2012

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'Zero Dark Thirty' Wins Best Picture, Director & Actress From National Board Of Review, Leonardo DiCaprio Takes Supporting Actor

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'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin's Next Film A Fable About "Out Of Whack" Aging Process

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The Playlist Profile: Benh Zeitlin On Miracles, Fearless Filmmaking And ‘Beasts Of The Southern Wild’

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'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Soundtrack Hits iTunes Today; Plus List Of U.S. Theaters Where The Film Plays

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New Photos From Benh Zeitlin's Sundance & Cannes Sensation 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild'

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On The Rise 2012: 10 Directors Who Look To Be Bright Sparks Of The Future

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10 Breakout Filmmakers & Performers From The 2012 Sundance Film Festival

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