BFI London Film Festival Opens With 250+ Films
The 70th BFI London Film Festival begins Wednesday, featuring world premieres of Ray Gunn and Wildwood among more than 250 films.
The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) kicks off on Wednesday with a lineup of more than 250 films, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The animated movie lineup includes the world premieres of Ray Gunn by Brad Bird and Wildwood by Travis Knight.
Elsinore, starring Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman, opens the festival on Oct. 7. Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut closes the festival on Oct. 18.
The official competition program features 10 films, including works by Hirokazu Kore-eda, Sergei Loznitsa, Lili Horvát and May el-Toukhy. Carol Morley's new feature has its world premiere in the official competition.
Kristy Matheson, artistic director of BFI Festivals, programmed her fourth LFF.
Background
In 2024, there was a strong year for animation with many acclaimed animated films. Last year, there were fewer animated films in the LFF lineup.
Quick answers
When does the 70th BFI London Film Festival start?
The festival kicks off on Wednesday, with Elsinore opening on Oct. 7 and The Debut closing on Oct. 18.
What animated films have their world premieres at the festival?
Ray Gunn by Brad Bird and Wildwood by Travis Knight have their world premieres in the animated movie lineup.
Who programmed the 70th BFI London Film Festival?
Kristy Matheson, artistic director of BFI Festivals, programmed her fourth LFF.