The Scene Drift

At the London Film Festival, we spoke with first-time director Fleur Fortuné about her dark and twisted sci-fi thriller The Assessment. She shares her bold take on parenthood, the challenges of building such an ambitious world, and what this project signals for her future in filmmaking.

Joining her are Himesh Patel — known for standout performances in Yesterday and Tenet — who opens up about crafting his complex character and preparing for the film’s emotional weight, and Elizabeth Olsen, whose involvement adds depth and gravitas to the project.

Set in a future ravaged by climate crisis, The Assessment follows a couple forced to undergo an intense evaluation to determine whether they deserve the right to have a child, blending high-stakes tension with intimate human drama.

🎥 Watch the full interview below: