SUNDANCE REVIEW: “Josephine” (2026)

De Araújo started writing her film, “Josephine,” in 2014, inspired by a personal event. While the story itself was difficult to tackle, actually getting the film made proved even harder, particularly when COVID-19 caused significant delays. Things began to improve, though, especially after she discovered her lead actress at a farmer’s market in San Francisco. The film, told through the perspective of Reeves, is powerfully moving and will stay with viewers long after it ends.