BFI London Film Festival

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Strands

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Events

Exclusive talks from leading filmmakers and creatives.

Festival news & highlights

LFF Official Competition Spotlight: The Guardians (Les Gardiennes)

26 September 2017

Get up to speed with the films playing in competition at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Today's pick: Xavier Beauvois' The Guardians.
Dustin Hoffman, Robert Pattinson and Ruth Wilson among filmmaking talent newly confirmed to attend 61st LFF

26 September 2017

A new Screen Talk is also confirmed with director Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water).
17 filmmakers revealed for five-day development programme at the BFI London Film Festival

25 September 2017

Designed to support and inspire original new voices in film, NETWORK@LFF celebrates diversity in approach and perspective, and seeks out filmmakers looking to disrupt conventions.
LFF Official Competition Spotlight: 120 BPM (Beats per Minute)

25 September 2017

Get up to speed with the films playing in competition at this year's BFI London Film Festival. Today's pick: Robin Campillo's 120 BPM.