Virginia Woolf's Night and Day Premieres as SXSW London Opening Night Film
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Alex Ritman
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Summary
The article reports on the world premiere of "Virginia Woolf's Night and Day" at SXSW London, serving as the opening night film of the festival's second edition. The period romantic comedy, directed by BAFTA-nominated Tina Ghavari, stars Haley Bennett, Jack Whitehall, Timothy Spall, and Lily Allen. The screening took place at the Barbican Centre with the cast and crew in attendance on the red carpet.
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· 2 pulledThe intersection of technology and culture may be the main focus of SXSW London, but that's not to say there isn't room for a splash of old fashioned period rom-com in the lineup.
"Virginia Woolf's Night and Day" served as the opening night curtain raiser of the film strand, with the cast and crew in attendance for the well-received world premiere at the Barbican Centre.
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