The San Sebastián Film Festival has unveiled a main competition lineup that includes new work from Pablo Larraín, Mike Leigh and Benjamín Naishtat. The selection points to another high-profile edition of the Spanish event when it returns in September.
Larraín arrives with strong attention around his latest project, continuing the festival presence of a filmmaker already known for titles such as "Jacky," "Spencer" and "Maria." Mike Leigh is also set for the competition with "Tender Loving Care," giving the lineup another major auteur name.
Benjamín Naishtat is among the filmmakers joining the central contest, as the festival balances established directors with buzzy new entries. The announcement also indicates that additional new titles have made the cut, broadening what already looks like a closely watched competition slate.
With internationally recognized directors and fresh projects in the mix, the San Sebastián lineup is shaping up as a notable stop on the fall festival calendar. More attention is likely to build as the full program and further details around the competing films come into focus.
