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
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
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
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Film on the Square
No One Knows About Persian Cats
Bahman Ghobadi portrays Tehran as a city with a vibrant underground indie rock scene.
Galas & Special Screenings
Winner of Best Film Award: A Prophet
This new Award celebrates creative, original, imaginative, intelligent and distinctive filmmaking in the Festival.
Galas & Special Screenings
Winner of Grierson Award: Defamation
For the best feature-length documentary at this year's Festival.
Galas & Special Screenings
Winner of The Sutherland Trophy: Ajami
For the most original and imaginative first feature at this year's festival.
Galas & Special Screenings
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.

Festival News

LFF Team Profile: Michael Hayden

27 Jul 2010

LFF Team Profile: Michael Hayden

We catch up with a member of our programming team.

Film submissions for 2010 now closed

12 Jul 2010

Film submissions for 2010 now closed

Sight & Sound's latest 'Cannes Postcard'

20 May 2010

Sight & Sound's latest 'Cannes Postcard'

Nick James discusses the front-runners for this year's Palme d'Or

In Pictures | Festival gathering in Cannes

18 May 2010

In Pictures | Festival gathering in Cannes

The festival team hosts its annual reception on the Croisette.

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