The Art of the Whodunit: Rian Johnson on Knives Out

This is a unique opportunity to hear from the creator of one of the most innovative modern mystery series in contemporary cinema and to find out more about the process behind Knives Out, Glass Onion and the eagerly anticipated Wake Up Dead Man. From behind-the-scenes stories to personal reflections, the conversation will explore Johnson’s approach to crafting intricate, character-driven mysteries, the evolution of Benoit Blanc as a modern detective figure and the series’ reinvention of classic whodunit tropes. He will also reflect on the films, books, and storytellers that influenced him, and the way they have fed into and shaped his work.

Hosted by Ali Plumb, film critic and journalist, BBC Radio 1.

This event is free and open to those aged 15 and over.

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.