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Greta Lee, Willem Dafoe Open 69th SF Film Fest
1 Apr
Summary
- Festival runs April 24 to May 4 with 79 programs from 40 countries.
- Greta Lee and Willem Dafoe to appear at opening night film.
- Closing night features 'The Empire Strikes Back' with guest.
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 4. The festival will present 79 diverse programs hailing from 40 different countries, featuring appearances by notable performers.
Opening the festival at the historic Castro Theatre is Kent Jones' "Late Fame," starring Greta Lee and Willem Dafoe, who are both expected to attend. The festival's centerpiece presentation is Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters," starring Keke Palmer, which will be screened at the Grand Lake Theatre.
The festival will conclude with a special screening of "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back." This closing event will include an onstage conversation with Anthony Daniels. The program also highlights 11 films supported by SFFILM's various artist development initiatives.
