Opening Night Film Announcement

The Cycle of Love

Thursday 22 October | 7.30pm | Silver Screen Cinema
Director: Orlando von Einsiedel
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We're delighted to open this year's festival with the latest film from Academy Award-winning director Orlando von Einsiedel. A love story like no other, The Cycle of Love is a heart-warming true story and an extraordinary adventure about courage, self-belief and risking everything to follow your heart.

In 1977, PK, a 23-year-old Delhi street artist from a poor, 'untouchable' family, picked up a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle and set off on a 6,000-mile journey to find Lotta, the Swedish woman who had captured his heart.

"A Tale of Unashamed joy and positivity." Variety

Your ticket includes our Opening Night Party from 6.30pm, where Festival Pass holders and Opening Night audiences can celebrate the start of the festival together before the screening. Afterwards, stay for a live Q&A with Orlando von Einsiedel.

Book your Festival Pass before 31 July and be ready when the full programme launches on 2 September.