London Film Fest opens with Law, Weisz in ’360.

A Brazilian director, an international cast and three made-in-Britain Hollywood stars, the London Film Festival opened Wednesday with ”360,” a tale of intertwined romances on several continents.


It was a fittingly globe-circling beginning to a cinema showcase that includes more than 300 features and shorts from 55 countries.


”It is very international, an therefore it feels entirely apt,” said festival artistic director Sandra Hebron.


A bearded Jude Law, who appears along with Anthony Hopkins and Rachel Weisz, posed for fans on the red carpet before the premiere of the film, directed by Fernando Meirelles and based on Arthur Schnitzler’s century-old play ”La Ronde.”


Law praised Meirelles, known for his direction on ”City of God,” ”who has woven this wonderful international ensemble together.”The festival closes Oct. 27 with ”Deep Blue Sea,” which stars Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston and Simon Russell Beale _ stiff upper lips a-quiver _ in Terence Davies’ adaptation of Terrence Rattigan’s play about a postwar love triangle.