BIFF 2026 - A Talent For Murder

<div>- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -</div><div><br></div><div>British national treasure Helen Mirren plays The Talented Mr. Ripley author Patricia Highsmith in this deeply intriguing thriller.</div><div><br></div><div>A Talent for Murder takes place in 1995, with Highsmith now in her seventies - and in poor health. Retired to her secluded house in the Swiss Alps, the author keeps to her study, immersed in her books, accompanied by her cats, and surrounded by a collection of antique weapons.</div><div><br></div><div>Highsmith’s solitude is interrupted by the arrival of Edward Ridgeway (recent Tony-winner Alden Ehrenreich), a mysterious messenger from a New York publisher, sent to persuade the author to write one final instalment of the Ripley anthology. Aggravated by the unexpected visit from this youthful, overly eager envoy, Patricia declines the offer. That is, unless Ridgeway can help her in conjuring up the perfect murder story.</div><div><br></div><div>Mirren embodies the wickedly manipulative author with gusto, while Ehrenreich imbues Ridgeway with enough guile to keep us guessing at his motives.</div><div><br></div><div>From director Anton Corbijn (Control), A Talent for Murder is replete with brilliant twists, biting dialogue, and delicious entanglements. Direct from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, don’t miss this highly anticipated thriller!</div>Drama, CrimePT1H46M2026-11-06AUen
Olivia Cooke
Helen Mirren
Alden Ehrenreich
Anton Corbijn
Andrew Mason
Andrea Occhipinti
Gabrielle Tana
Kurt Martin
Karl Spoerri
Luke Randolph
Troy Lum
Jim Robison
BIFF 2026 - A Talent For Murder"BIFF 2026 - A Talent For Murder"

Showtimes

November 1, 11:45 am

November 6, 5:30 pm

November 10, 12:30 pm

November 14, 2:45 pm

November 18, 12:15 pm

Matakana Cinemas