Claim: The Illusionist was released in the United States.

The 2006 Sundance Film Festival was held from 19 January to 29 January 2006 . It was held in Park City , Utah with screenings in Salt Lake City , Utah ; Ogden , Utah ; and the Sundance Resort . It was the 22nd iteration of the Sundance Film Festival , and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Sundance Institute . The opening night film was Friends with Money ; the closing night film was Alpha Dog .