The London Film Festival has announced its complete lineup, revealing the headline galas and special presentations that will be featured. This comes after the competition program was previously revealed. Among the new headline galas are the world premiere of Jeymes Samuel’s film “The Book of Clarence” and Bradley Cooper’s film “Maestro”. The special presentations include works from renowned filmmakers such as Hayao Miyazaki, Richard Linklater, and Sofia Coppola.
Some of the big names returning to the London Film Festival include Martin Scorsese, Yorgos Lanthimos, Jonathan Glazer, Steve McQueen, and Sofia Coppola. The festival, which will run from October 4th to 15th, promises to present a “compelling and diverse” program of films, shorts, series, and immersive works from 92 countries. The lineup features works in 79 different languages, including 99 works made by female and non-binary filmmakers, making up 39 percent of the program.
The festival will showcase a total of 29 world premieres, including 14 feature films, two series, and 13 short films. Additionally, there will be seven international premieres and 30 European premieres. The London Film Festival director, Kristy Matheson, expressed excitement about sharing the “artistry, ideas, and talented individuals” with audiences this October in London and across the U.K.
BFI CEO Ben Roberts highlighted the significance of cinema as a cultural force and an art form that sparks conversations worldwide. He emphasized the lineup of essential cinema that the 67th edition of the BFI London Film Festival will offer, including new work from global filmmakers and debut features from the U.K.
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The festival will kick off with the Opening Night Gala, “Saltburn”, directed and written by Emerald Fennell. The Closing Night Gala will feature “The Kitchen”, directed by Kibwe Tavares and starring Daniel Kaluuya. Other headline galas include “One Life” directed by James Hawes, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” directed by Sam Fell, and “The Holdovers” directed by Alexander Payne.
In addition to the headline galas, the festival will also present a selection of special presentations. The BFI Patron’s Special Presentation will be “The End We Start From” directed by Mahalia Belo. The Series Special Presentation is “Grime Kids” directed by Abdou Cisse. The BFI Flare Special Presentation is “Housekeeping for Beginners” directed and written by Goran Stolevski. Other special presentations include films from Hayao Miyazaki, Kim Jee-Woon, Aki Kaurismäki, Garth Davis, Richard Linklater, and Sofia Coppola.
The 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express aims to showcase a diverse range of films from around the world. It is an opportunity for audiences to experience the artistry and creativity of filmmakers from different countries and cultures. With its extensive lineup of premieres and special presentations, the festival promises to be an exciting event for film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Overall, the London Film Festival has curated a program that celebrates the power of cinema and highlights the talent and creativity of filmmakers from around the world. With its focus on diversity and inclusion, the festival aims to provide a platform for underrepresented voices and stories. Audiences can expect a rich and varied cinematic experience during the 12-day event, both in theaters and online through the BFI Player.
