The Holdovers Gets Its European Premiere At The BFI London Film Festival
Carl Roberts
The Holdovers, a new film by director Alexander Payne. And starring Paul Giamatti holds its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.
The new film by acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers, has held its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival yesterday evening. The film, starring Paul Giamatti, opens in limited release in the U.S. on October 27th. Before releasing wide on November 10th. It is a comedy-drama which is set in the 1970s. Also starring Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Gillian Vigman, Tate Donovan, and Dominic Sessa, it is written by David Hemingson. It has been universally acclaimed and has received a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Set in the early 1970s, the film follows Paul Hunham, a disliked teacher at Barton Academy, who’s responsible for supervising students who are unable to return home for the Christmas holidays. During the process, Paul must handle a particularly rebellious but troubled student named Angus, who is grieving the loss of his father.
Due to the continuing strikes in Hollywood, none of the actors from the film were able to attend the European premiere. However, director Alexander Payne was on hand to introduce the film to the assembled audience. Below, we offer a selection of photographs taken of the event.
(L to R) Bill Block, Mark Johnson, Mindy Elliot, Richard Ford, Kevin Tent, Susan Shopmaker, David Hemingson, Alexander Payne and Kristy Matheson attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
Melly Myers attends the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
The European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
Alexander Payne attends the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Mark Johnson, Mindy Elliot, Richard Ford, Kevin Tent, Susan Shopmaker and Alexander Payne attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
Cristina Munoz and guest attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Bill Block, Mark Johnson, Mindy Elliot, Richard Ford, Kevin Tent, Susan Shopmaker, David Hemingson, Alexander Payne and Kristy Matheson attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) A guest and Carole Tent attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Bill Block, Kristy Matheson and Cristina Munoz attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
David Hemingson attends the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
Leah Nathan attends the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Mark Johnson, Susan Shopmaker, Mindy Elliot, Richard Ford, Alexander Payne, David Hemingson, Kevin Tent, Bill Block and Kristy Mathesonattend attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
Brittany Gilman attends the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Mindy Elliot, Mark Worthington, Richard Ford and Leah Nathan attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
(L to R) Bill Block, Mark Johnson, Mindy Elliot, Richard Ford, Kevin Tent, Susan Shopmaker, David Hemingson, Alexander Payne and Kristy Matheson attend the European Premiere and Cunard Gala Screening of The Holdovers at the 67th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 11, 2023 in London, England.
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The Holdoverswill open in limited release on October 27th. It will then be in wide release on November 10th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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