| 24 Hour Sunset | |
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| Directed by | Édouard de Luze, Charles Derenne |
| Produced by | Édouard de Luze, Paul Samazeuilh, Douglas Gordon, Arthur de Kersauson |
| Written by | Édouard de Luze, Charles Derenne |
| Starring | Kenneth Anger, Paul McCarthy, Raymond Pettibon, Louise Bonnet, Henry Taylor, Jill Mulleady, Ariana Papademetropoulos, Peter Shire, Jeffrey Deitch, Paz Lenchantin |
| Narrated by | Joe Dallesandro |
Production company | TAKT |
| Distributed by | Canal+ (France), Under the Milky Way (theatrical), Apple TV / iTunes (VOD) |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | France, United States |
| Language | English |
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24 Hour Sunset is a 2023 French–American documentary film directed by Édouard de Luze and Charles Derenne. Shot entirely on 16 mm film, the film portrays a 24‑hour journey through the Los Angeles contemporary art scene, featuring intimate conversations with legendary and emerging artists. The film premiered on Canal+ in France in February 2024 and was released internationally via Apple TV and iTunes.
Synopsis
24 Hour Sunset captures a full cycle of Los Angeles life from sunset to sunrise, exploring the rituals of art-making and the quiet moments of reflection. Through its observational style, the film blends studio visits, gallery moments, and nocturnal wanderings to create an impressionistic depiction of the city’s creative pulse.
Cast and Featured Artists
The documentary includes appearances and interviews with:
- Kenneth Anger (in his final recorded interview)
- Paul McCarthy
- Raymond Pettibon
- Louise Bonnet
- Jill Mulleady
- Henry Taylor
- Ariana Papademetropoulos
- Peter Shire
- Paz Lenchantin
- Jeffrey Deitch
- Mr. Wash (Fulton Leroy Washington)
Narration is provided by Joe Dallesandro.
Production
Produced by the Paris-based studio TAKT with associate production by Douglas Gordon, the film emphasizes analog aesthetics through its use of 16 mm film stock. Interviewees include a selection of influential figures within the Los Angeles art community, captured over several weeks to reflect varied perspectives and rhythms of the city.
Exhibition and Release
Prior to its streaming release, 24 Hour Sunset was exhibited as an installation at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel and Lafayette Anticipations in Paris in late 2023. A Los Angeles gallery screening took place at Wönzimer Gallery in February 2024. In France, Canal+ premiered the film on 28 February 2024, followed by global video-on-demand release on Apple TV and iTunes.
Themes
The film explores themes of artistic process, isolation, memory, city identity, and the spiritual nature of creativity. Through a nonlinear and experiential format, it reflects on the role of art in public and private spaces, and the mythic place Los Angeles holds in cultural imagination.
Reception
According to a review by *Communication Arts*, the film’s title sequence was described as “a love letter to the Los Angeles art scene,” praised for its visual design and elegance.[1] The French cultural journal *Oniriq* called the film “a poetic and hypnotic drift through the hearts and minds of Los Angeles’ artists,” highlighting its use of analog textures and contemplative rhythm.[2] Audience reception emphasized the film’s refusal of sensationalism and its unique visual tone, noting the depth of access to prominent artists including Kenneth Anger and Paul McCarthy.
References
- ↑ "24 Hour Sunset Title Sequence". Communication Arts. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "24 Hour Sunset: Voyage au cœur de la Cité des Anges". Oniriq.fr (in français). Retrieved 12 June 2025.
External links
- 24 Hour Sunset at IMDb
- 24 Hour Sunset on Apple TV
- Amazon Prime listing
- Review on Oniriq.fr (in French)
References
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