Torino Film Festival selects November 1963 as opening film

The 44th Torino Film Festival will open with the international premiere of “November 1963”, a film directed by Roland Joffé. The screening will take place at the Teatro Regio, marking the start of the festival scheduled from November 24 to December 2, 2026.

Directed by Joffé, the film examines the assassination of President John F. Kennedy through the lens of American organized crime. The opening event will feature director Roland Joffé and actor John Travolta, who portrays mobster Johnny Roselli.

Following the festival premiere, the film is scheduled for release in Italian cinemas on December 3, 2026, distributed by Eagle Pictures.