Keira Knightley’s film “Last Night” is to open the Rome Film Festival, organisers have announced. The film, which also stars “Clash of the Titans” Sam Worthington, is described as “a romantic tale of sexual attraction, betrayal, and jealousy”. The event runs from October 28 to November 05. There will also be a spotlight on Japanese cinema and culture including an event dedicated to film-maker Akira Kurosawa on the centenary of his birth. It will feature a restored version of his 1950 film “Rashomon”. “Cinema Paradiso” director Giuseppe Tornatore will head up the jury deciding the Marc’Aurelio awards including for best film, actor and actress.

Source: BBC News