The highly anticipated film 100 Nights of Hero, directed by Julia Jackman, has been chosen as this year’s Closing Night Gala for the 69th BFI London Film Festival. The event will take place on October 19 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre.
The 69th BFI London Film Festival takes place from October 8 – 19.
A bold and beautiful fairytale adapted from Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel, 100 Nights of Hero boasts a star-studded cast including Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry, Charli XCX, Richard E. Grant, and Felicity Jones.
The film represents a significant milestone for director Julia Jackman, who expresses deep gratitude for the BFI’s longstanding support of her work from her early shorts to this major feature debut.
About the film:
100 Nights of Hero is a bold and beautiful historical fantasy directed by Julia Jackman, based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel. Set in a fantastical world inspired by Middle Eastern folktales and One Thousand and One Nights, the story centers on Cherry (Maika Monroe), a neglected wife whose husband, Jerome (Amir El-Masry), secretly bets his friend Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine) to seduce her within one hundred nights. To protect Cherry’s fidelity and herself, her sharp-witted maid Hero (Emma Corrin), part of a clandestine League of Secret Storytellers, weaves mesmerizing tales each night to fend off Manfred’s advances. The film explores themes of loyalty, love, and the power of storytelling in the face of danger.
Watch the trailer for 100 Nights of Hero
Julia Jackman said, “The BFI London Film Festival has championed my work since my very early shorts, so bringing 100 Nights of Hero here is profoundly special. To return as the Closing Night Gala is an incredible honour, and we can’t wait to share this film on our home turf with a London audience!”
The Closing Night Gala is one of the most prestigious slots, highlighting the film as a must-watch during this year’s festival celebration of cinema. Fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting the UK premiere of this enchanting story steeped in magic and imagination.
For more details on 100 Nights of Hero, visit the official BFI announcement: BFI London Film Festival News.
Director & Writer: Julia Jackman
Starring: Maika Monroe, Emma Corrin, Nicholas Galitzine, Charli XCX, Felicity Jones, Richard E. Grant
Based on The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
Cinematography: Xenia Patricia
Release Dates: September 6, 2025 (Venice); October 19, 2025, at BFI London Film Festival; December 5, 2025 (United States)
