26 Oct-5 Nov. The Incontri Ravvicinati (Close Encounters) section of the upcoming Rome Film Fest features leading international and Italian figures from the world of cinema. Wanted in Rome publishes the full list below.

26 Oct. Actor Christoph Waltz. Sala Petrassi, Auditorium, 17.30.

27 Oct. Director Xavier Dolan. Sala Sinopoli, Auditorium, 17.30.

28 Oct. Entertainer Rosario Fiorello. Sala Sinopoli, Auditorium, 17.30.

28 Oct. Basketball player Phil Jackson. Teatro S. G. Borgna, Auditorium. 15.00.

29 Oct. Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (pictured below). Sala Sinopoli, Auditorium, 17.30.

1 Nov. Composer Michael Nyman. Sala Petrassi, Auditorium, 20.30.

2 Nov. Actor Vanessa Redgrave. Teatro S. G. Borgna, Auditorium. 17.30.

4 Nov. Director David Lynch (Lifetime Achievement Award), Sala Sinopoli, Auditorium, 17.30.

5 Nov. Actor Gigi Proietti. 3 e Google Cinema Hall, Auditorium. 17.00.

The 12th edition of the Rome Film Fest features screenings, master classes, tributes, retrospectives, panels and special events, and runs from 26 October until 5 November.  For full programme see website.