Wah-Wah will have its U.S. premiere on the closing night of the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Richard E. Grant’s colonial coming-of-age story, “Wah Wah,” will screen at 5 p.m. January 15th at Palm Springs High School. The film is a semi-autobiographcal dramedy of English colonial life in Swaziland starring Gabriel Byrne, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson and Julie Walters. The Wrap Party follows immediately after the film ant tickets are $40.

The festival is scheduled to screen 232 films from 70 countries and starts January 5th through to the 16th. Information and phone orders: 322-2930 or 800-898-PALM.

Thanks to Sue W for the update.