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Istvan Szabo’s ‘Sunshine’ Lights Up Cannes, Restored Version ‘Brings Out the Most Minute Details’
Istvan Szabo’s restored epic ‘Sunshine,’ starring Ralph Fiennes, is screening in Cannes Classics.
During color grading, carried out with [the film’s original] cinematographer Lajos Koltai, the opportunity arose to make minor adjustments to the digital material that were not possible at the time it was shot. “Cannes was the place where FIPRESCI gave its first award ever in 1946, and it’s only logical to make our celebration here related to the federation’s tradition of highlighting unique cinematic achievements and reminding the world of real talents. The technical development of restoration, the thirst for professional knowledge shown by the staff of the archive, the introduction of digital techniques were all opportunities to bring old films back onto the screen and give them visibility.”
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