Events programme
Exclusive talks from leading filmmaker and creatives.
Screen Talks
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Screen Talk: Alfonso Cuarón
We’re delighted to welcome Alfonso Cuarón to the BFI London Film Festival, to talk about his career and the making of Roma, his first film in 17 years set in his native Mexico.
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Screen Talk: Keira Knightley
Reinventing the costume drama with her dazzling turn in Belle Epoque-era biopic Colette, LFF is delighted to host a Screen Talk by Keira Knightley, one of Britain’s most in-demand actors.
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Screen Talk: Lee Chang-dong
We’re delighted to welcome Lee Chang-dong to the BFI London Film Festival, to talk about his career and the making of Burning, his keenly anticipated mystery thriller adaptation of a short story by Haruki Murakami.
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Screen Talk: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses a dazzling career playing smart, complex female characters, most recently captivating as a teacher who becomes obsessed with a young gifted student in The Kindergarten Teacher.
LFF CONNECTS
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LFF Connects: David Hare
We welcome the great writer to to talk about his work, including the screenplay for Ralph Fiennes’ new historical drama, The White Crow.
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LFF Connects: Simon Amstell
The award-winning comedian, TV presenter, and director joins us to discuss his journey from Popworld host and award winning stand-up to the making of his latest film.
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LFF Connects: Boots Riley
Multi-hyphenate rapper, director, activist, author, poet, producer and screenwriter Boots Riley joins us to examine his work as socially conscious artist and activist.
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LFF Connects: Clint Mansell
Clint Mansell, composer on LFF Special Presentation Out of Blue and LFF Official Competition selection Happy New Year, Colin Burstead, joins us to reflect on a remarkable journey from cult indie rocker to successful film and TV music composer.
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LFF Connects: Jonas Åkerlund
Hear from one of today’s most singular and visionary filmmakers, known for working across a multitude of different visual mediums.
Surprise Film
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Surprise Film
What delights await at this year’s best-kept secret? There’s only one way to find out.
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Surprise Treasure
A rare opportunity to see a dazzling, postmodern joy, newly restored.
Award Winners
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Best Film Winner - Official Competition
The Best Film Award recognises inspiring, inventive and distinctive filmmaking.
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Grierson Award Winner - Documentary Competition
The Grierson Award recognises films with integrity, originality, and social or cultural significance.
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Sutherland Award Winner - First Feature Competition
The Sutherland Award recognises the most original and imaginative directorial debut.
Experimenta Events
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Experimenta Events
The 62nd BFI Film Festival is delighted to welcome back Arts Council England to present two professional development and public events as part of Experimenta, in partnership with LUX.
