360 to open BFI London Film Festival

Picaresque drama will premiere on October 7

by Jennie Kermode

Starring Rachel Weisz, Jude Law and Anthony Hopkins, 360 is a complex romantic drama that explores the far reaching consequences of one man's decision. Now it's set to open this year's BFI London Film Festival.

Jude Law and Rachel Weisz in 360
Jude Law and Rachel Weisz in 360

"I am very honoured," said director Fernando Meirelles, who has attended the festival six times and says he considers it to be among the best in the world. His film The Constant Gardener, which also starred Weisz, headlined at the festival in 2005.

Long-serving festival director Sandra Hebron, who will be leaving after this year, said "360 combines masterful visual story telling with a modern and moving narrative, helped by strong performances from a terrific ensemble cast. It will be a pleasure to open this year's Festival with such an accomplished film from one of international cinema's finest film makers."

The festival runs from 12 to 27 October and we will be bringing you more coverage as events unfold.

Share this with others on...
News

Streaming Spotlight: the race is on On London Marathon Day, we get into the spirit of the races

An unexpected friendship Sean Pecknold on bringing a neighbourhood to life in Tennis, Oranges

'Movies give you the energy to give time to time' Vivianne Perelmuter and Isabelle Ingold on their open approach to New Beginnings

Uncertain waters Justin Anderson on unpredictability, the influence of Buñuel, and Swimming Home

Lynne Ramsay and Kirsten Stewart back on the Croisette Cannes organisers add titles to the final mix as opening night looms

More news and features

We're bringing you news, reviews and more from Fantaspoa and Queer East.



We're looking forward to Cannes.



We've recently brought you coverage of Visions du Réel, the Overlook Film Festival, BFI Flare, the Glasgow Short Film Festival, South by Southwest, the Glasgow Film Festival, the Berlinale, Sundance, Palm Springs and DOC NYC.



Read our full for more.


Visit our festivals section.

Interact

More competitions coming soon.