The 56th San Francisco International Film Festival opens with a world-class cinematic event, special guests and a festive celebration with live entertainment, dancing, food and drinks. Join the convivial throng at the Castro Theatre for a screening of What Maisie Knew then head to a lavish party to enjoy hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, sophisticated cocktails and, of course, dancing.

In this loose adaptation of Henry James’s 1897 novel of the same name, Scott McGehee and David Siegel focus on the effects of a marriage’s unraveling as viewed through the eyes of a couple’s six-year-old daughter. Shuttling between narcissistic parents and bemused but compassionate parental stand-ins, young Maisie comes face to face with the mercurial world of grown-ups who are anything but.

Following the screening, the Opening Night celebration continues at the luxurious and contemporary Temple Nightclub at 9:30 pm. This will be a night to remember as we kick off the 56th annual International Film Festival. Join us and some of San Francisco’s finest restaurants and beverage companies to eat, drink and dance the night away. You must be 21+ to attend the party.


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Written by Nancy Doyne, Carroll Cartwright. Photographed by Giles Nuttgens. With Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgård, Onata Aprile, Steve Coogan. (93 min)

Film only $35 members, $40 general.
Film & Party $65 members, $80 general.
VIP Film & Party $125.