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Deep Dive: 24 Hour Sunset (2023)

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24 Hour Sunset
24 Hour Sunset is a 2023 documentary directed by Édouard de Luze and Charles Derenne, filmed entirely on 16 mm film. It presents a 24-hour view of the Los Angeles art scene, capturing moments from sunset to sunrise. The film features studio visits, gallery openings, and interviews with both legendary and emerging artists, creating a non-linear narrative that reflects the rhythms of artistic life in the city. The documentary includes appearances by notable figures such as Kenneth Anger, Paul McCarthy, and Louise Bonnet, among others. It was produced by TAKT and filmed over multiple weeks in Los Angeles. The film premiered on Canal+ in France on January 5, 2024, and was later released internationally on platforms like Apple TV and iTunes.

Why Watch

  • •See Kenneth Anger's final recorded interview.
  • •Find out about the Los Angeles art scene's rhythms.
  • •Meet emerging artists alongside legends like Paul McCarthy.

Did You Know

•The film premiered on Canal+ in France on January 5, 2024.
•Kenneth Anger appears in his final recorded interview in this film.
•24 Hour Sunset was filmed entirely on 16 mm film.
•The film was exhibited as a multi-screen installation at major venues like Fondation Beyeler.

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Art enthusiastsFilm loversLos Angeles culture