About On Chesil Beach, a film about British sex in the 1960s, former SIFF chief curator and festival director Carl Spence writes, “I have two words on why you should see this film: Saoirse Ronan.”
SIFF, America’s biggest film festival, runs from May 17–June 10 this year, and we have a complete guide to its every aspect on our SIFF calendar, including showtimes, ticket links, trailers, and reviews from Stranger critics. During the 25 days of the 44th annual Seattle International Film Festival, there will be screenings of 433 films (many of which will play more than once and 89 of which are Stranger-recommended), plus about a dozen parties and special events. In case all of those numbers are overwhelming, we’ve picked the films you absolutely must see throughout the festival (32 of them!) and compiled them here. Click through to each film for ticket links, specific showtimes, and trailers. See you at the cinema!