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FYC | THIRTEEN LIVES | Best Picture
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"A tale of hope, desperation, the power of the human spirit, and triumph over adversity" — THE PLAYLIST

"In director Ron Howard’s skillful, unshowy handling of events belies just how complex an undertaking this is as a piece of storytelling." — THE GUARDIAN

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN ALL CATEGORIES INCLUDING
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THIRTEEN LIVES
Based on a true story, THIRTEEN LIVES recounts the effort to rescue a Thai soccer team trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm. A team of expert divers navigates the flooded tunnels, joining Thai forces and countless volunteers to rescue the 12 boys and their coach. Directed by Ron Howard and starring Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton.

A.Frame: Director Ron Howard reveals how he pulled off the most challenging film of his career.
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Director Ron Howard and members of the crafts team discuss the challenges they faced in capturing the technical and cultural authenticity of this remarkable true story.

James D. Wilcox, …

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