He directed what's widely considered to be one of the scariest horror films of all time (The Exorcist) and filmed perhaps the best car chase sequence in history (The French Connection). 

Director William Friedkin arrives at SIFF this year with the west coast premiere of his new, provocative black comedy, Killer Joe, before which he will be presented with the Seattle International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award. The evening, which begins at 7pm, will include an onstage interview and film clips from his career (preceding the film), with a 

Q&A session to follow.

Actor Emile Hirsch will be joining Mr. Friedkin for the premiere of Killer Joe.

 For more info and to purchase tickets:

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 5:30pm

The intricacies of climate change and the equally complex dynamics between a young girl and her grandmother are explored in this multigenerational drama. Director and producer to attend! 

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 6:00pm

This study of the events surrounding a girl's 15th birthday captures the tiny ways that marginalized communities struggle to maintain their spiritual identities. Director scheduled to attend! 

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 8:30pm

Shannon Harper (playing himself) gives a remarkable performance as a former drug dealer who makes a transformative journey from the streets of New York. Director and producer to attend!

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 9:30pm

Minnie Driver stars as a young teacher in 1976 adapting David Bowie and Beach Boys tunes to a production of "The Tempest" in this Glee-infused drama. Producer scheduled to attend!

 Egyptian Theatre

 JUNE 9, 11:59pm 

 Driven by dark psychosexual surgical  fantasies, teenager Pauline decides to lose her  virginity in ways that go far beyond typical  adolescent outsider behavior. Featuring John  Waters as Pauline's therapist-priest.

AMC Pacific Place 11

JUNE 9, 4:00pm

Annie (Cybill Shepherd) spends the day preparing for a Spanish-themed dinner party until small accidents and a cancellation threaten her perfect evening. Director scheduled to attend! 

Harvard Exit  

JUNE 9, 6:30pm

With his breathtaking time-lapse imagery and stunning landscapes, photog James Balog documents the alarming shrinkage of the world's glaciers. Talking Pictures discussion to follow screening! 

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 6:30pm

Catherine Deneuve and Romain Duris lend star-power to this French film about a moment of madness that has far-reaching effects on two people's lives.  

Harvard Exit

JUNE 9, 8:30pm

Luca and Gustav travel troubled Italy in an old Fiat 500, deciding whether to emigrate like their gay friends have done. The emotional trip looks at iconic Italian ways of life, confronting the past and the uncertain future. 

SIFF Cinema Uptown

JUNE 9, 9:00pm

Elvis and Leo, owners of a crime scene cleaning service, are shocked to discover Thale-a seductive forest nymph with a cow's tail-while on assignment, entering a world of mythical Nordic folktale horror. 

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