‘Sorry, Baby’ to open 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will open with the UK premiere of Eva Victor’s acclaimed comedy- drama Sorry, Baby.
Sorry, Baby premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival where filmmaker Eva Victor won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. The film will be screened as part of Directors Fortnight at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released later this year by A24 in the US and Picturehouse Entertainment in the UK.
This profoundly beautiful debut feature is produced by Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak and Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), and has been praised by critics and audiences as deftly funny and honest. Victor stars in the film alongside strong supporting performances from Naomi Ackie (Mickey 17) and Lucas Hedges (Lady Bird).
Paul Ridd, CEO and Festival Director of EIFF, has said ‘This is a film that completely floored us. Its witty and moving script and formal confidence is married to heartbreaking performances from a wonderful cast, and it signals Eva Victor as a major talent on screen and behind the camera. The film’s fierce, uncompromising spirit and independence perfectly aligns with EIFF, and we are honoured to open this year’s Festival with such a wonderful film.’
Sara Frain, Director of Distribution & Marketing at Picturehouse, has said ‘The Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to showcasing distinct new voices in cinema. Eva Victor’s Sorry Baby is a shining example of this, marking the emergence of a remarkable talent. We are delighted to be the opening film, serving as a launch pad to bring this unique and sharply humorous film to UK audiences.’
Edinburgh International Film Festival will run from 14-20 August 2025, with further programme details released in the coming weeks.
Picture Credit: Eva Victor in Sorry, Baby. Courtesy of A24 and Picturehouse Entertainment.