La La Land will open the 39th Denver Film Festival

The Denver Film Festival will open with the much anticipated film, La La Land on Wednesday, November 2 at 8pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. From Director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), comes the beautiful story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.

The rest of the Red Carpet schedule includes:

Centerpiece Presentation of Lion, the drama directed by Garth Davis and starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman on Friday, November 4,

Closing Night Red Carpet presentation of Jackie directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Natalie Portman on Saturday, November 12. 

Red Carpet Matinee presentation of The Edge of Seventeen by writer/director Kelly Fremon, starring Woody Harrelson and Hailee Steinfeld on Saturday, November 12.
*Red Carpet Matinee packages will be available October 11