Rowan Atkinson to honour inspiration for Mr Bean at Purbeck Film Festival
Actor Rowan Atkinson will join one of UK's longest-running rural film festivals for an event honouring a French comic genius who inspired Mr Bean.
TL;DR
- Rowan Atkinson will attend the Purbeck Film Festival to honor Jacques Tati, the inspiration for his character Mr. Bean.
- The festival runs from October 16 to November 1 in various locations across Dorset.
- A Jacques Tati day will be held at The Mowlem theatre in Swanage.
- The festival's 30th anniversary program includes exclusive previews, Cannes prize-winners, UK premieres, and local stories.
- Previous guests have included Stephen Frears, Jack Cardiff, and Dame Maggie Smith.
- Patrons include Sir Mark Rylance and Sir Sam Mendes.
- BAFTA-winning director Philippa Lowthorpe will present her film 'H Is for Hawk'.