Ben Taylor’s Joy to Premiere at 68th BFI London Film Festival

World Premiere Announcement

Ben Taylor’s drama Joy, starring Bill Nighy, James Norton, and Thomasin McKenzie, will world premiere at the 68th BFI London Film Festival (October 9-20) as the Cunard Gala screening.

The Netflix drama, surrounding the birth of the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’, plays on October 15 with Nighy, Norton, and McKenzie all confirmed to attend the premiere along with director Taylor, best known for directing several episodes of Sex Education.

About the Film

Set in 1970s England, Joy follows a nurse, a scientist, and a surgeon who team up to pioneer a medical revolution with in-vitro fertilisation despite extensive opposition from the church, the state, the media, and the medical establishment.

Jack Thorne penned the screenplay and developed the story with his wife Rachel Mason.

Production and Release

The film is produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey of the UK’s Wildgaze Films. It will have a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland on November 15 before heading to the streamer later that month.

Other Gala Screenings

Other LFF gala screenings include documentary Elton John: Never Too Late and Steve McQueen’s Blitz, which opens the festival as a world premiere.

Conclusion

Ben Taylor’s Joy is an exciting addition to the 68th BFI London Film Festival lineup, offering a unique and thought-provoking story about the pioneering days of in-vitro fertilisation. The world premiere on October 15 promises to be an unforgettable experience for attendees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the film premiere?
A: Joy will premiere on October 15 at the 68th BFI London Film Festival.

Q: Who will attend the premiere?
A: Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, and director Ben Taylor will all attend the premiere.

Q: When will the film be released theatrically?
A: Joy will have a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland on November 15.