With Cannes finished and dusted off, and Venice and Toronto not far behind, we are (already!) In the middle of this year’s film festival season, and this morning brings some key news about the biggest film gathering of the year. United Kingdom, the BFI. London Film Festival. Now we know which film the festival will open: Mathilde the musical by Roald Dahl, the film adaptation of Tim Minchin’s musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel. Understood? Good.
New Matilde The film is directed by Matthew Warchus, who also developed and directed the play for London’s West End and Broadway, and stars newcomer Alisha Weir in the role of telekinesis. Other cast members include Lashana Lynch as friendly teacher Miss Honey, Emma Thompson (under many layers of prosthetics) as much less friendly teacher Miss Trunchbull, and Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough as Matilda’s parents. .
In a statement to the news, Warchus said, “What a pleasure to open this fantastic film festival with singing, dancing, green hair and chocolate cake. It is truly an honor to share this joyful and uplifting story of a girl’s courage and compassion in such a prestigious event. ”This year’s BFI London Film Festival will be the 66th edition of the event, taking place from October 5-16. The festival opening on October 5 at the Southbank Center will be Matilde the musicalThe world premiere of, with simultaneous screenings scheduled across the UK, before the film hits UK cinemas on 2 December.
Source: Empire online
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