London Film Festival Hails the ‘Great Andrew Scott’ as ‘Elsinore’ Opens 70th Edition With Tears, Cheers and ‘The Ethel Merman Disco Album’

The 70th BFI London Film Festival opened Wednesday with the European premiere of Elsinore at the Royal Festival Hall. Directed by Simon Stone, the awards season frontrunner stars Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, and Johnny Flynn. The screening, described as a passionate homecoming, evoked strong emotional responses from the audience, who reacted with tears and cheers. Stone attended the event alongside his cast, which also includes Luke Thompson, David Dawson, and Monica Dolan during the opening night.