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From 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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LFF Expanded
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News and highlights
What to watch at LFF: New extreme cinema
New orders, new extremities... Paul Ridd surveys a selection of the more disturbing offerings at this year's festival. These films offer their kind own of catharsis through exploring the darker side of human nature.
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 FestivalWhat to watch at LFF: How 3 pioneering Australian sisters made a silent gem
By Bryony Dixon
What to watch at LFF: How Shadow Country sounds a warning from history
By Peter Hames
What to watch at LFF: Never Gonna Snow Again, Malgorzata Szumowska’s enigmatic social satire
By Geoff Andrew
Full programme announced for 64th BFI London Film Festival
Full programme announced for 64th BFI London Film FestivalLFF Expanded – new strand of XR and immersive art announced for 64th BFI London Film Festival
LFF Expanded – new strand of XR and immersive art announced for 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.
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The festival welcomes children, students and teachers to this year’s online programme.
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The festival is for everyone. We’re committed to ensuring it is as inclusive and accessible as possible.
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.
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