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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Experimenta Works in Progress presentation + discussion

Everyone is welcome to join Experimenta’s new initiative, which celebrates process and collaboration.

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Weightless

Sara Fgaier’s memorable and assured feature directorial debut finds a grief-stricken amnesiac trying to recover the memory of his marriage.

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The Gutter

Shameik Moore, D’Arcy Carden and Susan Sarandon are professional bowlers in this outrageous and hilarious spin on the sports comedy.

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Small Hours of the Night

Composed of arresting 16mm close-ups, Daniel Hui’s sombre chamber piece implores us to find connections between divergent acts of political dissidence across history.

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Flow

A group of animals must work together to survive in this perilous, sea faring animated adventure, which demonstrates the endless possibilities of animation.

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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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Event highlights

Imogen Heap: Creating with the Audience

Grammy Award-winning musician Imogen Heap shares her most recent experiments with AI that seek to bring audiences into the process of creation and performance.

Read more about DJ Night: The Face of 1966

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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Film in Print

A weekend chock-full of author Q&As, signings and panel discussions celebrating the art of writing about film.

Read more about Impulse: Playing with Reality

Explore the programme

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See everything on offer.

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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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Competition juries announced for 68th BFI London Film Festival

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LFF for Free programme announced at 68th BFI London Film Festival

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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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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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Principal partner

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Main funder

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Main sponsor

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