San Sebastián Festival to Open With Fatih Akin's 'Ghost Song'; London Fest Reveals Competition Lineup

The San Sebastián Film Festival has announced that Fatih Akin's latest feature, 'Ghost Song,' will serve as the opening night film for its upcoming edition. The German director's work will compete for the Golden Shell, marking his return to the festival.

Meanwhile, the BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its official competition lineup, featuring ten films from ten different countries. Notable entries include Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Look Back,' Carol Morley's 'The Idiot(s),' and Mackenzie Davis in the sci-fi romance 'My Notes on Mars.' The winner of the London Film Festival's best film award will be announced by the jury on October 18.