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Andrew Scott’s Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic to open London film festival

‘Few films will leave a lasting imprint on audiences this year quite like Elsinore,’ LFF director says of movie about Chariots of Fire actor

Elsinore, one of the most hotly anticipated dramas of the year, has been announced as the opening night film at this year’s London film festival. The drama, which stars Andrew Scott as actor Ian Charleson, will have its European premiere at the Southbank Centre – yards from the National Theatre, in which many of its scenes are set.

Directed by Simon Stone and written by Stephen Beresford (who reunites with Scott 12 years after Pride), the film depicts the final months in the life of the highly acclaimed actor, who reprised the role of Hamlet while terminally ill, aged 40.

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Andrew Scott’s Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic to open London film festival London film festival Jul 29, 2026 Andrew Scott’s Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic to open London film festival ‘Few films will leave a lasting imprint on audiences this year quite like Elsinore,’ LFF director says of movie about Chariots of Fire actorElsinore, one of the most hotly anticipated dramas of the year, has been anno...
Andrew Scott’s Oscar-tipped Ian Charleson biopic to open London film festival

‘Few films will leave a lasting imprint on audiences this year quite like Elsinore,’ LFF director says of movie about Chariots of Fire actorElsinore, one of the most hotly anticipated dramas of the year, has been anno...

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