The BFI London Film Festival is back to London for the 67th year, a celebration of the moving image in all its forms bringing together a wide range of audiences.
This year’s BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express presents a carefully-curated programme 252 titles (comprising features, shorts, XR works and series) hail from 92 countries, and feature 79 languages. And with 99 works made by female and non-binary filmmakers, the festival continues to champion diversity and inclusion in cinema
The event has become one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of cinema, recognising talent, passion and creativity within the film industry.
The festival runs from 4 to 15 October 2023. It’s open to the public, based at the BFIcSouthbank and The Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, as well as screeningscin iconic cinemas dotted around London and the rest of the UK.
The full line-up has been announced, with this year’s biggest film releases including James Hawes’ latest biographical drama film ‘One Life’, Martin Scorsese’s true crime ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and Yorgos Lanthimos’ black comedy fantasy film ‘Poor Things’.
The festival showcases the best in contemporary cinema, hosting new films, series and immersive storytelling. And gala screenings, panel discussions and augmented reality experiences elevate the festival experience.
Here some things you shouldn’t miss:
- Walk the red carpet. Attend glamourous galas at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and enjoy public premiers of exciting upcoming releases. The American Express Gala will premier the movie ‘One life’. It’s one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year, directed by James Hawes and starring Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter.
- Discover London Film Festival for free. Interesting talks and debates, short film screenings and DJ sets are just a few of the free events organised by the BFI Film Academy Young Programmers this year.
- Explore the festival’s thematic strands. From riotous romcoms and skewering satires to sci-fi and horror movies, this year’s programme has something for everyone. Can’t decide? Films are categorised into strands, so you can pick depending on your mood.
- Dive into immersive art and augmented reality. Look for the festival’s drop-in immersive experiences and augmented reality walks to experience a new world of storytelling.
- Relax in the BFI Café, presented by American Express. This welcoming space will host free daily talks and showcase behind-the-screen production teams and film enthusiasts. You can also use your Card to save10% off food and drinks.
Tickets are available through the official BFI London Film Festival site.
You can find tickets for films and events here.
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