Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore bring curtain down on London Film Festival
'The Debut', which marks Jesse Eisenberg's latest directing effort following his Bafta win, features seven original songs written by the filmmaker.
Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore wrapped up the BFI London Film Festival 2026 with their closing night performance of The Debut. Eisenberg, who wrote and directed the film, expressed his admiration for Moore, stating she was the greatest actress in the world. Moore portrayed Mona, a housewife who finds purpose through her role in a community theater musical.
The film, featuring seven original songs by Eisenberg, explores Mona's journey towards self-discovery and community. Moore praised the method acting approach, explaining how it allowed Eisenberg to create a "weird movie" that felt grounded. The film marked the end of the 70th London Film Festival, where Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa's Imperium won Best Film in the Official Competition.
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