The 69th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled an A-list roster of filmmakers set to participate in this year’s Screen Talks program.
Three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis will sit down for a conversation, marking a rare public appearance for the reclusive actor. Day-Lewis, whose acclaimed filmography includes “There Will Be Blood,” “Lincoln” and “Phantom Thread,” remains the only performer to claim three best actor Oscars. His new film, “Anemone,” is premiering at the New York Film Festival.
Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, fresh off “Bugonia,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, will also participate in the program. Since his 2009 breakthrough “Dogtooth,” Lanthimos has carved out one of the most distinctive paths in contemporary cinema.
Richard Linklater, the filmmaker behind “Boyhood,” “Dazed and Confused” and the “Before” trilogy, will participate in the conversation series. His diverse filmography spans experimental works like “Slacker” and “Waking Life” to comedies including “School of Rock” and “Hit Man.” His new film, “Nouvelle Vague,” debuted at Cannes and will play at San Sebastian.
Oscar-winning “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao is among the marquee names. Her approach combines documentary and narrative filmmaking aesthetics, seen in works from “The Rider” to her Marvel entry “Eternals.” Her new film “Hamnet” premiered at Telluride and will next play at Toronto.
The program also features Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose body of work spans from “The White Balloon” to “Taxi” and “No Bears.” His most recent film, “It Was Just an Accident,” won the Palm d’Or earlier this year.
Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, with a filmography that includes “Ratcatcher,” “We Need to Talk About Kevin” and “You Were Never Really Here,” will also participate. Her most recent film, “Die My Love,” bowed at Cannes.
Actor Tessa Thompson completes the lineup, with credits ranging from “Westworld” and the “Thor” franchise to her BAFTA-nominated performance in “Passing.” Her new film “Hedda,” is in the London competition.
The BFI London Film Festival runs Oct. 8-19.
