The BFI London Film Festival revealed the roster of talent scheduled to participate in screen talks during its 70th edition, running from October 7 through October 18. The announced participants represent a mix of acclaimed performers and directors spanning multiple decades of cinema.
The lineup includes actors Andrew Scott, known for recent roles in “All of Us Strangers” and “Ripley”; Cynthia Erivo; Jesse Eisenberg; Mahershala Ali; Naomi Ackie; and John Malkovich. Directors featured in the programming include Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, Brad Bird, James Gray, and Danny Boyle.
Several participants are connected to films being showcased at the festival itself. Scott is receiving early recognition for his performance in “Elsinore,” which will open the festival, while Malkovich appears in “Wild Horse Nine.” Boyle directs “Ink,” which opened the Venice Film Festival, and Eisenberg will return to close the London festival with his directorial project “The Debut.”
Most screen talks will take place at London’s BFI Southbank, with the exception of Boyle’s discussion, which is scheduled for Home in Manchester. The talks will also be accessible through BFI Player and BFI YouTube. The festival’s industry program will include additional talks with producer Pippa Harris and James Wilson, whose credits include “Hamnet” and “The Zone of Interest,” respectively. The complete film lineup is anticipated to be announced in the coming period.
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