Currently in its 57th year, BFI London FilmFestival returns on October 9th showcasing an impressive 235 feature
films, 134 short films from 57 countries all around the world. Divided up into
categories; Love, Dare, Laugh, Thrill, Sonic, Family, Journey, Documentary, Experimenta
and Treasures, there is something to cater to all tastes.
Opening this year’s festival is British Director, Peter
Greengrass’s Captain Phillips, which
tells the story of a Captain (played by Tom Hanks) who is taken hostage by Somali
pirates. Based on true events this promises to be a favourite action/thriller
from the line-up.
One from the documentary stem comes the stunning, How We Used To Live. A poetic vision of
London with footage from the BFI National Archive tracing back to the 1950s,
the film covers the various eras from post war and the Thatcher days. This
documentary appears to be more like mediation on London life today as well as a
longingly glance back into the past.
Blue Is The Warmest Colour is another film we are immensely excited about, winning the
prestigious Palme d’Or award at this year’s Cannes film festival, this French
feature tells the story of a young lesbian couple’s meeting and possible end. Director,
Steve McQueen’s (Shame, Hunger) highly anticipated, soon to be, Oscar favourite,
12 Years A Slave will be showcasing
this year too.
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| Film still - Blue Is The Warmest Colour |
Starred Up, a low
budget Brit film starring the immensely talented British actor, Jack O’Connell
(Skins, This Is England) follows the
life of a troubled teenager who is transferred to an adult prison where he
finally meets his match.
Chilean born director, Sebastian Lelio graces London with
his charming feature, Gloria. A
favourite from this year’s Toronto Film Festival, Gloria is a free spirited
fifty-something regular on the middle aged single scene. Deemed to be one of
the most unique and compassionate films of our time, you need to see this.
London based filmmaker; Joanna Hogg’s Exhibition is an intimate examination of a contemporary artist
couple whose living patterns are threatened by the sale of their home. Set in
London, Hogg’s feature promises to be visually, enthralling to watch.
Another British offering is Hello Carter, set in London; the story follows a recently homeless
and single man and his desperate attempts to win back his ex by embarking on an
adventure throughout London to find her.
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| Film still - Gloria |
The 12 day festival screenings take place at some of the
most luxurious sites all around London, from the Screen on the Green in Angel
to The Ritzy in Brixton and the Odeon West End.
This year’s festival is by far the most eclectic and
exciting yet and you can still buy tickets directly from the BFI website.
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