VIFF opens with Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut tonight

The festival's October 1 opening gala screens Eisenberg's theatre comedy at Vancouver Playhouse, with standby tickets at the door.

The Vancouver International Film Festival opens its 45th edition on October 1 with Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut . The opening gala is scheduled for 5:45 pm at Vancouver Playhouse. VIFF says standby tickets will be available at the door. Eisenberg wrote and directed the comedy, in which Mona (Julianne Moore) auditions

for a local musical and comes under the influence of community-theatre figure Jerry (Paul Giamatti). The film follows Mona as the role draws her further from ordinary life. That makes the opening choice a theatre-world satire with a personal story at its centre. VIFF's official film page has the screening and ticket

details. Headline image: Vancouver International Film Festival / The Debut. Official festival promotional still.

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