This event is in the past.It took place on May 4, 2026 at The Castro Theatre.




Kick off the 69th SFFILM Festival with a red-carpet screening of "Late Fame," a wry meditation on ambition and second chances starring Willem Dafoe as a retired poet rediscovered by NYC bohemians. Director Kent Jones and star Greta Lee stick around for a post-screening Q&A, then the celebration continues with drinks and dancing at the Swedish American Hall.
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69th San Francisco International Film Festival
Castro District




Kick off the 69th SFFILM Festival with a red-carpet screening of "Late Fame," a wry meditation on ambition and second chances starring Willem Dafoe as a retired poet rediscovered by NYC bohemians. Director Kent Jones and star Greta Lee stick around for a post-screening Q&A, then the celebration continues with drinks and dancing at the Swedish American Hall.
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