A director’s debut film is to open this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Sorry, Baby will have its UK premiere at the 78th edition of the festival which runs August 14-20.
It premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in the US where filmmaker Eva Victor won the Waldo Salt screenwriting award.
The comedy drama, which tells the story of a woman in the aftermath of a trauma, has been widely praised.
Paul Ridd, chief executive and director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), said: “This is a film that completely floored us. Its witty and moving script and formal confidence is married to heart-breaking performances from a wonderful cast, and it signals Eva Victor as a major talent on screen and behind the camera.
“The film’s fierce, uncompromising spirit and independence perfectly aligns with EIFF, and we are honoured to open this year’s Festival with such a wonderful film.”
Sorry, Baby will be screened as part of Directors’ Fortnight at this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France and later this year it will be released later by A24 in the US and by Picturehouse Entertainment in the UK.
Sara Frain, director of distribution and marketing at Picturehouse, said: “The Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to showcasing distinct new voices in cinema.
“Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby is a shining example of this, marking the emergence of a remarkable talent.
“We are delighted to be the opening film, serving as a launch pad to bring this unique and sharply humorous film to UK audiences.”
More details about the festival will be released in the coming weeks.
