"Filmmakers Clint Bentley and Joel Edgerton, behind the project 'Train Dreams', recognized with The Hollywood Reporter's Trailblazer Award for their outstanding contributions to sustainable storytelling"
In the world of cinema, sustainability and storytelling often go hand in hand. This is particularly true for the upcoming film "Train Dreams," which is set to be released by Netflix on Nov. 21.
Based on a Pulitzer finalist novel by Denis Johnson, "Train Dreams" tells the story of Robert Grainier, a laborer in Idaho and Washington State, as he works on the area's burgeoning train system and later its logging operations. The film, directed by Clint Bentley and co-written by Bentley himself, has been honoured with the Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Sustainable Storytelling at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Clint Bentley, the director of "Train Dreams," believes that the story's relevance extends beyond its historical setting, touching on themes that resonate with present-day circumstances. The film explores the human toll on the natural world and the cost to nature of man's progress, a key theme that is central to the narrative.
Sam Read, the executive director of the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, presented the Trailblazer Award to Bentley and Joel Edgerton, who plays Robert Grainier in the film. In his review, Read emphasised the balance between progress and preservation that the film masterfully portrays.
The film also delves into the ability to regrow beyond life's challenges, a theme that is subtly woven into the narrative. Edgerton, who feels better when filming out of the city, notes the film's messages about the environment and human connection.
This feature was created in partnership with the Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, an organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable practices in the entertainment industry. With its compelling storyline, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes, "Train Dreams" promises to be a must-watch for environmentally conscious film enthusiasts.
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