Draft:24 Hour Sunset
| 24 Hour Sunset | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Édouard de Luze, Charles Derenne |
| Written by | Édouard de Luze, Charles Derenne |
| Produced by | Édouard de Luze, Paul Samazeuilh, Douglas Gordon, Arthur de Kersauson |
| Starring | Kenneth Anger, Paul McCarthy, Raymond Pettibon, Louise Bonnet, Jill Mulleady, Henry Taylor, Ariana Papademetropoulos, Peter Shire, Jeffrey Deitch, Paz Lenchantin |
| Narrated by | Joe Dallesandro |
Production company | TAKT |
| Distributed by | Canal+ (France), Under the Milky Way (theatrical), Apple TV / iTunes |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Countries | France, United States |
| Language | English |
24 Hour Sunset is a documentary film released in 2023, co-directed by Édouard de Luze and Charles Derenne. Shot entirely on 16 mm film, it documents a full day in the Los Angeles art scene through observational footage and interviews with a range of artists. The film premiered on Canal+ in France on 28 February 2024 and was later released internationally via Apple TV and iTunes.
Synopsis
[edit]24 Hour Sunset follows a 24-hour cycle in Los Angeles, visiting artists in their studios, attending gallery openings, and observing urban and nocturnal environments. The filmmakers employ an impressionistic approach, focusing on visual and auditory textures rather than a linear narrative structure.[1]
Cast and Featured Artists
[edit]The film includes contributions from several notable figures in contemporary art, such as:
- Kenneth Anger (in his final filmed interview)
- Paul McCarthy
- Raymond Pettibon
- Louise Bonnet
- Jill Mulleady
- Henry Taylor
- Ariana Papademetropoulos
- Peter Shire
- Paz Lenchantin
- Jeffrey Deitch
The narration is provided by American actor Joe Dallesandro.
Production
[edit]Produced by Paris-based studio TAKT, with artist Douglas Gordon serving as associate producer, the film was recorded over several weeks in Los Angeles. Its use of 16 mm film contributes to the analogue aesthetic and textured atmosphere.[2]
Release and Exhibition
[edit]Before its televised and on-demand release, the film was exhibited in gallery and institutional settings, including the Fondation Beyeler in Basel and Lafayette Anticipations in Paris. It later screened at the Wönzimer Gallery in Los Angeles. The film became available on Canal+ in France and globally via Apple TV and iTunes from late February 2024.[3]
Reception
[edit]Critical response noted the film’s aesthetic and experiential qualities. *Communication Arts* commented on its opening sequence, describing it as "a love letter to the Los Angeles art scene."[4] The French outlet *Oniriq* described the film as "a poetic and hypnotic drift" through the perspectives of Los Angeles artists.[5]
The film was also listed in the official program of BAD+ (Bordeaux Art & Design) during its 2024 edition.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "24 Hour Sunset embedded at GrandArmy". GrandArmy. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "24 HOUR SUNSET – UMW Originals". UMW Originals. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "24 Hour Sunset – Streaming on Canal+". Canal+ (in French). Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "24 Hour Sunset Title Sequence". Communication Arts. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "24 Hour Sunset: Voyage au cœur de la Cité des Anges". Oniriq.fr (in French). Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ "BAD+ 2024 – Press Release" (PDF). BAD+ Bordeaux Art & Design. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- 24 Hour Sunset at IMDb
- 24 Hour Sunset on Apple TV
- 24 Hour Sunset on Canal+ (in French)
- Review on Oniriq.fr (in French)
- Communication Arts – Title Sequence