BFI London Film Festival

The 54th BFI London Film Festival will take place from 13 to 28 October 2010.

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Festival Highlights

Film on the Square (2009)

Lebanon

First-time director Samuel Maoz creates an unforgettable portrayal of the horrors of war with this autobiographical account of Israel's ill-fated 1982 invasion of Lebanon.

New British Cinema (2009)

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

J Blakeson's endlessly inventive debut feature is a committed, claustrophobic three-hander, featuring some of Britain's most credible and adaptable film acting talent.

Film on the Square (2009)

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Film on the Square (2009)

No One Knows About Persian Cats

Bahman Ghobadi portrays Tehran as a city with a vibrant underground indie rock scene.

Galas & Special Screenings (2009)

Winner of Best Film Award: A Prophet

This new Award celebrates creative, original, imaginative, intelligent and distinctive filmmaking in the Festival.

Galas & Special Screenings (2009)

Winner of Grierson Award: Defamation

For the best feature-length documentary at this year's Festival.

Galas & Special Screenings (2009)

Winner of The Sutherland Trophy: Ajami

For the most original and imaginative first feature at this year's festival.

Galas & Special Screenings (2009)

Winner of Best British Newcomer Award: Jack Thorne - Screenwriter, The Scouting Book For Boys

This Award celebrates new and emerging British film talent and recognises the achievements of a new writer, producer or director who has demonstrated real creative flair and imagination with their first feature.