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Gilroy's 'Behemoth!' Closes Newport Beach Film Fest
1 Oct
Summary
- Tony Gilroy's film 'Behemoth!' will close the festival on Oct. 22.
- Pedro Pascal stars as a cellist in the film premiering Dec. 4.
- Festival runs Oct. 15-22, featuring diverse films and filmmakers.
The 27th annual Newport Beach Film Festival is set to close on October 22 with the screening of "Behemoth!". Writer and director Tony Gilroy is expected to attend the closing night event.
"Behemoth!" stars Pedro Pascal as Alex Serian, a cellist whose return home sparks a life-changing adventure. The film, featuring music from nine composers, is scheduled for a December 4 premiere. Production designer Jade Healy will also be present.
Festival CEO Gregg Schwenk highlighted Gilroy's exciting presence for the 27th anniversary. He emphasized the film's personal story about music and the festival's unique, intimate experience for attendees. The festival lineup includes "A Talent for Murder," "Ink," and "Jimmy."
The Newport Beach Film Festival is a significant international cinema event in Southern California, attracting over 50,000 attendees. Last year's festival concluded with Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein."
