The Los Angeles Film Festival announced the North American Premiere of Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer as the opening night film of the 2014 festival, which runs June 11 to June 19, 2014. The film’s release is set for June 27th from RADiUS-TWC.

“Snowpiercer is a wild ride and a spectacular way to open the 20th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Film Festival which is dedicated to the visionary spirit of L.A. that inspires artists around the world,” said Stephanie Allain, Festival Director.

“I’m thrilled to have Bong Joon-ho’s amazing Snowpiercer to kick off the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival,” said David Ansen, Artistic Director for the Festival. “As fans of The Host and Mother know, Bong takes popular genres to a visionary new level.  Here he puts us on a speeding train in a frozen post-apocalyptic future — in the company of Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Song Kang-ho, Ed Harris, Octavia Spencer, Jamie Bell and John Hurt — and treats us to a wild, funny and darkly provocative ride.  You’ve never seen anything quite like it!”

According to RADiUS co-presidents Tom Quinn and Jason Janego: “We are thrilled Snowpiercer has been selected for the Los Angeles Film Festival’s coveted opening night slot.  David and his team always curate a terrific slate and we look forward to kicking things off with Bong’s sci-fi masterpiece.”