Women and the World Festival Opens with 'Lilly' Starring Patricia Clarkson

Rachel Feldman's feature will launch the third edition of London's women-centered festival running November 5-12.

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Women and the World Festival Opens with 'Lilly' Starring Patricia Clarkson

The Women and the World International Film Festival returns to London for its third edition from November 5-12, placing women's authorship at the center of its programming. Director Rachel Feldman's "Lilly," starring Patricia Clarkson, has been selected as the opening night film.

The festival lineup features several world premieres highlighting female filmmakers from around the globe. Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo's "Laya" and Marina Kunarova's "The Nomad's" journey are among the premieres showcasing diverse women's perspectives and storytelling.

Running for eight days, the festival continues its mission to amplify women's voices in cinema through a curated program of features and shorts. The event serves as a key platform for women directors to present their work to London audiences and industry professionals.

This brief draws on reporting from Variety.

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