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As any cool kid knows, South by Southwest (SXSW) is coming to London this summer for six days of music, movies and media events from June 2-7.
The festival’s newly announced programme of movies will kick off with a documentary co-produced by Eminem on June 2. Stan, a inside look at fan culture that follows Eminem’s 25-year career and that of his superfans, is one of one of two world premieres and 30 UK premieres at the festival.
It’s a big week for Stephen King stans, too. Two King adaptations will be screening: The Life Of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston (June 7) and The Institute (June 5), based on the writer’s 2019 sci-fi thriller.
Another world premiere doc at the fest is Love And Rage: Munroe Bergdorf, a film about the British model and trans activist that screens on June 6.
Activism is a major theme in What It Feels Like For a Girl, too. The BBC dramatisation of a memoir by journalist and trans activist Paris Lee is getting its UK premiere at fest.
Also on the film slate is Deep Cover, a London-set action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom and Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed.
It’s not movies in the SXSW film strand: The X-Files star Gillian Anderson is one of the guest speakers on the festival roster.
‘We are excited to present bold new work from across the world, celebrating boundary-pushing films across documentary, animation and narrative filmmaking, says Anna Bogutskaya, head of screen for SXSW London.
And of course, film is just part of the SXSW story. For more info on the wider arts line-up head to Time Out’s listing page or check out the official site.
Festival passes are available to buy now and individual tickets will be on sale in May, starting at £12.
Head to Time Out’s guide to SXSW London.
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