Roland Joffé
Roland Joffé is a director, twice nominated for the Oscars and the Golden Globes, known for award-winning works such as «The Mission» and «The Killing Fields». In November 2026 he is linked to Turin for the international premiere of his new film, «November 1963 - The Assassination of J. F. Kennedy», chosen as the opening film of the Torino Film Festival.[1][2]
Career
Joffé is known for internationally acclaimed films, including «The Mission» and «The Killing Fields». He has been nominated twice for the Oscars and the Golden Globes during his career.[1][2]
«November 1963 - The Assassination of J. F. Kennedy» at the Torino Film Festival
The 44th Torino Film Festival, running from 24 November to 2 December 2026, opens with the international premiere of Joffé's film «November 1963 - The Assassination of J. F. Kennedy», screened at the Teatro Regio during the opening ceremony.[1][2]
The film addresses the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which took place in Dallas on 22 November 1963, from a perspective centred on the involvement of American organised crime, in particular the Chicago outfit led by Sam Giancana. The screening is attended, together with the director, by actor John Travolta, who plays mobster Johnny Rosselli.[1][2]
The artistic director of the Torino Film Festival, Giulio Base, called the premiere «a dream opening for any festival», highlighting the «disruptive narrative force» of the work and calling Joffé «an absolute master».[1][2]
The film is released in Italian cinemas on 3 December 2026, distributed by Eagle Pictures.[1][2]
Sources
- La Stampa — 4 November 2026
- ANSA Piemonte — 4 November 2026