Palm Springs Film Festival Sets 2025 ‘Books To Screen’ Slate With ‘Conclave’ & ‘Nickel Boys’ Helmers, ‘Queer’ Scribe, More

Story by Erik Pedersen

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Palm Springs Film Fest's 2025 'Books to Screen' slate announced, featuring acclaimed literary adaptations and rising indie talents.

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Celebrated directors Edward Berger ('Conclave') and Ramell Ross ('Nickel Boys') will helm films based on prestigious novels.
Rising scribe Justin Kuritzkes, known for his work on 'Queer Eye,' will adapt 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' for the festival.

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Edward Berger, Ramell Ross, Justin Kuritzkes, Palm Springs Film Festival, Conclave, Nickel Boys, Queer Eye, Reading Lolita in Tehran