Tim Minchin and Emma Thompson introduce Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical | BFI LFF 2022

Stars Tim Minchin, Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham introduce a new musical film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, which opened the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express (5-16 October)

Thompson leads a dazzling ensemble in this rousing big screen adaptation of the smash-hit, Olivier-winning stage musical. Matilda Wormwood (impressive newcomer Alisha Weir) was never wanted by her parents (played here with comedic slimeball hatefulness by Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough). She’s abandoned, with only library books for company – books far more sophisticated than most adults can absorb. When the authorities notice Matilda has never attended school, her parents hastily sign her up for Crunchem Hall, run by the fearsome Miss Trunchbull (Thompson).


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