'Regression' to open San Sebastian film fest

San Sebastian (Spain), Aug 15 (IANS/EFE) The world premiere of "Regression" -- starring Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson and David Thewlis and directed by Spanish-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Amenabar -- will open the 63rd annual San Sebastian Film Festival.

"Alejandro Amenabar's latest film 'Regression' will open the coming edition of the San Sebastian Festival. The world premiere of the film, presented in the Official Selection out of competition, will take place on September 18 in the Kursaal Auditorium," the festival's official website announced.

David Dencik also stars in the psychological thriller.

The story focuses on a detective, played by Hawke, who is investigating the claims of a young woman, Watson, who has accused her father, played by Dencik, of a crime that he has no recollection of committing.

When the father unexpectedly admits his guilt, a renowned psychologist, Thewlis, is brought in to help the father rediscover his apparently repressed memories.

"Regression" is an English-language film shot in Canada, and will hit select cinemas just a few weeks after its screening in the coastal Basque city. It will open in Spain on October 2 followed by Germany, Britain, France, Italy, China and South Korea later.

Alejandro Amenabar had earlier made films like "The Others" (2001) and "Open Your Eyes" (1997).

--IANS/EFE

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