The 4th edition of the Refocus Film Festival opens with Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from the beloved novella by Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Denis Johnson.
THis years festival will feature dozens of features films including North American premieres, Regional premieres and classic restorations. These fresh festival features, big and small, are fully curated by our dynamic programming team from festivals and sources worldwide. The Refocus festival slate is enhanced by music and art before each screening and plenty of celebration in the form of special events, nightly parties and gatherings. Full lineup and schedule announced September 16.
Based on the beloved novella by Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America.
Runtime: 102 minutes
Year Released: 2025
Director(s): Clint Bentley
Language(s): English
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