In The Dresser, Anthony Hopkins stars as a Shakespearean actor named Sir whose life is falling apart. Ian McKellen portrays his dresser, Norman, trying to help pull Sir–who was hospitalized earlier in the day–together so that he can perform on stage that night in yet another production of King Lear. The story is set in a challenging, harrowing time as WWII rages with Nazi Germany regularly bombing Britain. Yet the theater–even one as dreary as this one in a decrepit UK village–draws a packed house despite the threat of an air raid, underscoring the importance of art and the courage of the audience. The Dresser’s supporting cast includes Emily Watson, Sarah Lancashire and Edward Fox.
Richard Eyre, director; Ben Smithard, BSC, DP.
Group Selfies Are A Custom Fit In Apple iPhone 17 Film Celebrating Real Communities
This film showcases how the first square sensor on Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro enables wider group portraits with higher resolution. Directed by Leeor Wild and Jason Nocito for agency TBWA\Media Arts Lab, “Smart Group Selfies” celebrates real communities around the world, including: --Compton Cowboys reshaping urban cowboy culture --Jeju Island’s Haenyeo, the intergenerational sisterhood of women free divers --Korea’s Maltese dog owner community --Southeast Asia’s Y3K aesthetic movement --Indonesia’s long boat crew with viral sensation Rayyan Arkan Dhika --Japan’s cosplayers and rockabillies --Brooklyn nonnas --The staff at Katz’s Delicatessen The Center Stage front camera on the new iPhone lineup delivers a wider field of view and higher resolution--up to 18MP for photos--that automatically adjusts to fit everyone in the shot with greater detail. Users can shoot in portrait or landscape while holding their iPhone vertically, making it easier to capture group moments with a comfortable grip and centered gaze. Read More