9/8/2015 - Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs to close the 59th BFI London Film Festival
The 59th BFI London Film Festival has announced that this year's closing film night film will be the European premiere of Steve Jobs. The film is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Michael Fassbender as the visionary behind technology giant Apple.
Boyle said: “If London was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution then San Francisco is the Bethlehem of the digital one. We had a brilliant time making this movie in Silicon Valley and I hope Londoners will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the modern world."
This will be the third film directed by Danny Boyle to close the testival after Slumdog Millionaire in 2008 and 127 Hours in 2010. “It’s always special to bring work home so thanks to BFI London Film Festival for their continued support," said Boyle.
As previously announced, the festival will open by Suffragette by Sarah Gavron, starring Carey Mulligan.
The 59th London Film Festival runs from the 7th to the 18th of October 2015. For more information, click here to visit their official website.