The 53rd Telluride Film Festival began Friday, September 5, in Colorado and runs through Labor Day. The festival features a number of world and North American premieres, including films starring Andrew Scott, John Malkovich, and Julianne Moore.
The festival opened with films such as Mike Leigh’s *Tender Loving Care* and *Elsinore*, led by Andrew Scott. Focus Features will give the world premiere of Simon Stone’s *Elsinore*, while Searchlight Pictures is presenting Martin McDonagh’s *Wild Horse Nine* starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, which previously screened at the Venice Film Festival.
Other films debuting in Telluride include Jesse Eisenberg’s A24 film *The Debut*, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti; 2026 Telluride honoree Andrew Haigh’s *A Long Winter*; Guy Nattiv’s *The Liberation*, with Carrie Coon; *Tenzing*, starring Genden Phuntsok as the climber who, along with Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), first summited Mount Everest; and *Alpha Gang*, led by Chris Pine, Cate Blanchett, and Lea Seydoux.
North American debuts after Venice screenings include Danny Boyle’s *Ink*, starring Guy Pearce, Jack O’Connell and Claire Foy; Werner Herzog’s *Bucking Fastard* with Kate and Rooney Mara; and documentaries including *Burgundy*, *Everest: The Other Side*, *My Undesirable Friends Part II*, and *Sumo*.
Deadline highlights that *Elsinore* is anchored by a performance “for the ages” by Andrew Scott as ill-fated *Chariots of Fire* star Ian Charleson, noting he fully embodies the heart and soul of another actor. *The Liberation*, inspired by director Guy Nattiv’s grandmother’s journey, is described as a “riveting entertainment” and an “important work” led by Carrie Coon.
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