The 49th Times bfi London Film Festival

The Times bfi London Film Festival is Europe's largest public film event and runs for two weeks every autumn, showcasing the best in contemporary cinema from around the world at venues across London. The bfi also runs the annual London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival each spring. Both festivals tour extensively across the UK.

Now entering its 49th year, The screens on average 280 films from 60 countries, presenting the very best of new film from the full spectrum of world cinema.

In addition to an impressive roster of film premieres, many of which are introduced by the film's director, producer or stars, the extensive schedule of Festival activities include prestigious Opening and Closing Night Galas, industry and public forums, education events, lectures and celebrity interviews.

See highlights from The Times bfi London Film Festival on a giant screen in the heart of the capital. For three nights in the run up to the start of the UK's largest film festival you can watch an eclectic mix of short films from the UK's most talented young film-makers, plus highlights and trailers from some of the films coming to Leicester Square and other Festival venues, and have a reminder of the stars that graced the Festival's red carpet last year. All in Trafalgar Square and all for free.


Source : [London Film Festival] [British Film Institute]