The 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival has dropped the first of a series of revelations about the highlights of its 33rd iteration, which will run from Oct. 3 through Oct. 13.
The festival will launch with the U.S. premiere of David Freyne's "Eternity," which stars Elizabeth Olsen and takes place in an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity. Joan (Ms. Olsen) faces the choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. Ms. Olsen will attend the screening on Oct. 3, and be on hand for "A Conversation With . . . " on Oct. 4.
Richard Linklater's "Blue Moon," starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott, is a biographical comedy drama with Mr. Hawke as Lorenz Hart, the legendary lyricist, who confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his hit musical "Oklahoma!" Mr. Hawke will sit for "A Conversation With . . . " on Oct. 4.
Another anticipated entry is Bill Condon's "Kiss of the Spider Woman," based on the Argentine novel and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name. Set in an Argentine prison, it features Valentin (Diego Luna) as a political prisoner and Molina (Tonatiuh) as a window dresser and riveting storyteller. The two bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite movie star, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Tonatiuh will receive the Breakthrough Performer Award.
The festival will also feature "Sorry, Baby," a debut feature written and directed by and starring Eva Victor, the winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award — U.S. Dramatic at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a woman (Ms. Victor) whose messy entanglements unravel into a funny and heartbreaking mess. She will be honored with the Breakthrough Director Award.
"Our lineup this year represents the spirit of discovery that defines HIFF," said David Nugent, chief creative officer of HamptonsFilm. "With powerful premieres and inspiring conversations, we’re proud to curate programming that invites audiences to experience the artistry, imagination, and diversity of today’s filmmakers. By honoring emerging talents like Tonatiuh and Eva Victor alongside established talents, we are reminded of how vital film remains as an art form."
Founder passes are now on sale; ticket packages will be available starting Wednesday.
