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Book nowFrom 7 to 18 October the BFI London Film Festival will be the first ever edition to be widely accessible wherever you are in the UK, with over 50 virtual premieres, free online events and cinema screenings across the land.
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News and highlights
What to watch at LFF: Notturno, a vast Middle Eastern canvas from one of the world’s great documentary-makers
The new film from veteran documentarist Gianfranco Rosi (Fire at Sea) found him journeying to the Middle East to live among border communities in Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria and Lebanon. Adrian Wootton finds magic in the master’s patient, observational methods.
By Adrian Wootton
Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut The Human Voice added to BFI London Film Festival shorts programme
Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut The Human Voice added to BFI London Film Festival shorts programmeWhat to watch at LFF: Mads Mikkelsen drinks and dances in Another Round
By Sarah Lutton
Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock to join the 64th BFI London Film Festival programme
Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock to join the 64th BFI London Film Festival programmeShortlist announced for this year’s IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary Award
Shortlist announced for this year’s IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker Bursary AwardWhat to watch at LFF: New extreme cinema
By Paul Ridd
Regina King’s directorial debut One Night in Miami to join 64th BFI London Film Festival
Regina King’s directorial debut One Night in Miami to join 64th BFI London Film FestivalMore from BFI London Film Festival
Press and Industry delegates
We welcome UK Press and Industry delegates to join us for the virtual edition of the BFI London Film Festival 2020 Industry programme.
Find out moreVenues across the UK
Moving beyond London, you can experience the festival at a number of cinemas across the UK.
Find out moreEducation
The festival welcomes children, students, teachers and 16-25 year olds interested in film careers to this year’s online programme.
Find out moreMeet the team behind the programme
We are delighted to introduce the full programming team.
Find out moreSponsors and partners
With thanks to our generous sponsors, funders, partners, patrons, members and supporters for making it all possible.
Find out moreVirtual LFF Audience Awards
As a one-off for LFF 2020, all audiences are invited to be on the awards jury.
Find out moreProgramme updates
Additions, changes and corrections to the BFI London Film Festival 2020 programme.
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