Discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling

The 68th BFI London Film Festival runs from 9 to 20 October 2024 in London and around the UK.

Booking dates

Wed 4 Sep – programme revealed
Mon 9 Sep 10:00 – priority booking for BFI Patrons
Tue 10 Sep 10:00 – priority booking for BFI Members
Tue 17 Sep 10:00 – tickets on sale
Thu 3 Oct 10:00 – extra tickets released for some screenings and events

About the festival

Find out our top tips for how to navigate the festival, all the information about tickets and booking, £5 tickets for 16 to 25 year olds and access at the festival.

 

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The Piano Lesson

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler star in Malcolm Washington’s involving adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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Fire of Wind

Between day and night and memory and dream, Marta Mateus’s beguiling debut feature speaks to the absences that disturb the serenity of a Portuguese village.

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Patrice: The Movie

Prepare to fall in love with Patrice Jetter – crossing guard, artist, figure skater, disability activist and much, much more – in Ted Passon’s warm-hearted and compassionate documentary.

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Rising Up at Night

Award-winning artist Nelson Makengo’s striking debut illuminates both the beauty and tragedy of contemporary Kinshasa, enlightened by the blaze of community vitality.

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Elton John: Never Too Late

Follow Sir Elton John on his final US live shows in this candid and riveting documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish.

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Abiding Nowhere

Tsai Ming-liang returns with the tenth episode in his Walker series, featuring both protagonists from Days: the magnificent Lee Kang-sheng and singular Anong Houngheuangsy.

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Event highlights

Imogen Heap: Playing the Audience

An evening of ideas sharing and conversation with polymath artist Imogen Heap on the future of AI within music creation, management and performance.

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Screen Talk: Andrea Arnold

The festival welcomes Andrea Arnold to this Screen Talk, where she will talk about her career, including her new film, Bird.

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Special Event: Disclaimer

Alfonso Cuarón and cast members join us on stage for a discussion following the screening of three episodes from Cuarón’s new series Disclaimer.

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LFF Awards

A celebration of the most exciting, innovative new films and cinematic storytelling.

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Strands

Explore our programme by theme.

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Expanded

New dimensions of storytelling.

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Explore our festival venues

Discover our fabulous partner venues around the UK and what films are available to enjoy outside London.

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Industry Forum programme highlights

Programme highlights from this year’s BFI London Film Festival industry programme.

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Full programme announced for 68th BFI London Film Festival

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Additional films announced for 68th BFI London Film Festival

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Screen Talks programme announced for 68th BFI London Film Festival

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Restoration of Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases to premiere at the 68th BFI London Film Festival

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Sponsors and partners

With thanks to our generous sponsors, supporters, funders, partners, Auteurs Circle, Patrons, Members and volunteers for making it all possible.

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