“Wind River” is a 2017 American crime thriller film directed by Taylor Sheridan and starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. The film is set in the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming and follows a veteran tracker (Renner) and an inexperienced FBI agent (Olsen) as they investigate the murder of a young Native American woman.
The film received critical acclaim for its intense storyline, strong performances, and sensitive handling of its themes. Here are some of the awards and nominations received by “Wind River”:
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Cannes Film Festival (2017):
- Un Certain Regard – Best Director (Taylor Sheridan)
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Independent Spirit Awards (2018):
- Best Director (Taylor Sheridan)
- Best Supporting Female (Julia Jones)
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National Board of Review (2017):
- Top 10 Independent Films
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Satellite Awards (2017):
- Best Director (Taylor Sheridan)
- Best Original Screenplay (Taylor Sheridan)
- Best Cinematography (Ben Richardson)
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Sundance Film Festival (2017):
- Un Certain Regard – Best Director (Taylor Sheridan)
These are just some of the many awards and nominations received by “Wind River.” The film has also been praised for shedding light on important social issues such as violence against Native American women and the difficulties they face in seeking justice.
| Directed by | Taylor Sheridan |
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| Produced by | Matthew George Basil Iwanyk Peter Berg Wayne L. Rogers Elizabeth A. Bell |
| Written by | Taylor Sheridan |
| Starring | Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, |
| Music by | Nick Cave Warren Ellis |
| Cinematography | Ben Richardson |
| Edited by | Gary D. Roach |
| Production company |
Acacia Entertainment Savvy Media Holdings Thunder Road Pictures Film 44 |
| Distributed by | The Weinstein Company |
| Release date | January 21, 2017 (Sundance) August 4, 2017 (United States) August 30, 2017 (France) September 8, 2017 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | France United Kingdom United States |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $45 million |