Linklater’s “Before Sunrise” added to National Film Registry

The big picture: "Before Sunrise" was one of 25 films selected for the registry this year by the Library of Congress, along with titles such as "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," "Philadelphia," "Inception" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel," directed by University of Texas grad Wes Anderson.

Zoom in: Linklater's tender-hearted romance co-starring Julie Delpy is the first installment in his acclaimed "Before" trilogy and marked the beginning of nine film collaborations between Linklater and Hawke.

• The Library of Congress cited Linklater's "innovative use of time as a defining and recurring cinematic tool," noting it as one of his most significant artistic contributions.
• Linklater shot the trilogy over 18 years, with each film taking place nine years apart.

Between the lines: Linklater, who lives in Austin and founded the Austin Film Society, helped establish the city as an indie film capital, and his collaboration with Hawke underscores the city's influence on American cinema.