Amenabar’s latest film “Regression” to open San Sebastian Film Festival

The world premiere of “Regression,” the latest film by SpanishChilean director Alejandro Amenabar, will open the 63rd annual San Sebastian Film Festival.

“Alejandro Amenabar’s latest film, ‘Regression,’ will open the coming edition of the San Sebastian Festival. The world premiere of the film, presented in the Official Selection out of competition, will take place on Sept. 18 in the Kursaal Auditorium,” the festival’s official website announced on Friday

Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Thewlis and David Dencik star in psychological thriller, following in the path he forged with favorites such as “The Others” (2001) and “Open Your Eyes” (1997).

The story focuses on a detective, played by Hawke, who is investigating the claims of a young woman, Watson, who has accused her father, played by Dencik, of a crime that he has no recollection of committing.

When the father unexpectedly admits his guilt, a renowned psychologist, David Thewlis, is brought in to help the father rediscover his apparently repressed memories.

“Regression” is an Englishlanguage film shot in Canada, and will hit select cinemas just a few weeks after its screening in the coastal Basque city.

“Regression will open in Spain on Oct. 2 followed by key territories, including Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, China and Korea later this fall. The remaining worldwide releases will take place in the months to follow,” the announcement added.