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Oscar-tipped biopic starring Andrew Scott will officially open London's 2026 BFI Film Festival
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If there was ever a signifier that a film was going to be a winner, the words “Andrew Scott” and “BFI Film Festival opener” are pretty good starts.
Coincidentally, it’s also words associated with Elsinore, a new Ian Charleson biopic which is heading to London’s Southbank Centre for its European Premiere to open the city’s biggest film festival.
The film, which is already generating Oscar buzz, stars Andrew Scott in the leading role as the famous actor Ian Charlson.
Dickie Beau, who toured a one-man tribute to Charleson’s Hamlet for six years, also features, while David Dawson plays Derek Jarman.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsThe BFI Film Festival kicks off on 7th October with the festival running until 18th October.