We are delighted to present this Special Preview as the first film of the Festival. In Celine Songs’ follow up to ‘Past Lives’, a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a professional matchmaker torn between former love John (Chris Evans) and a dazzling new possibility Henry (Pedro Pascal). Lucy is very good at her job, as we see when she cajoles a reluctant bride on her wedding day to go through with the marriage. At that wedding Lucy meets the groom's rich, handsome brother, Henry, and is served a drink by John, the ex she broke up with after five years, who is still a struggling actor working the wedding as a waiter. Should she choose her poor ex over her wealthy new suitor? Johnson, Evans and Pascal make for a starry love triangle in this rom-com… but dismiss it as typical rom-com fare at your peril. ‘Materialists’ is something far more original and captivating: a piercingly honest exploration of love and money and the inevitable connection between the two.
USA 2025 Celine Song 116m
PREVIEW FOOD (Wed only)
Step into the culinary delights of the Festival's new Special Preview Supper Party at Brasserie Blanc.
Indulge in substantial canapés and plentiful, mouth-watering platters.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant festival atmosphere as you mingle with fellow festival lovers, and get ready to kick off the evening in style.
Party: 18:00 / Film: 20:00 / £35.00
