PS 70mm Fest - THE SEARCHERS, Presented by MUBI

The Palm Springs 70mm Fest is a celebration of large-format cinema at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Historic Camelot Theatre. Showcasing iconic films in spectacular 70mm, a high-resolution film stock, the Fest invites film lovers to experience cinema at its best, with unmatched clarity, color, and exceptional detail. May 29-31, 2026.

THE SEARCHERS | Directed by John Ford | Presented in 70mm Film

The Searchers follows a Civil War veteran (John Wayne) on a relentless years-long quest to rescue his niece after a Comanche raid destroys his family. Widely considered one of the most influential Westerns, John Ford’s epic pairs sweeping Monument Valley vistas with a haunting, complex story. Presented in a newly struck 70mm print from a restoration by Warner Bros. in collaboration with The Film Foundation.