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Denis Villeneuve wants to make dialogue-free film, talks ‘Dune’ aims

“I tried to do the ‘Dune’ adaptation to be as faithful [as possible] to Frank Herbert’s initial desires.”

Asif Kapadia “unequivocally apologises” for sharing Israel-Gaza social media posts

The Grierson Trust withdrew Kapadia’s patronage earlier today over the posts.

‘The Cats Of Gokogu Shrine’ lands Europe, ANZ sales ahead of LFF screening (exclusive)

The Japanese documentary premiered at the Berlinale.

Palestinian thriller ‘To A Land Unknown’ scores UK-Ireland deal ahead of LFF premiere (exclusive)

Mahdi Fleifel’s fiction feature debut follows two refugees who pose as smugglers.

Ben Roberts, Tim Bevan laud UK tax credit lift at BFI London Film Festival opening night

“This tax credit is specifically about telling British stories,” suggested Bevan.

Steve McQueen talks on-set behaviour: “Being a director is not about being an arsehole”

The filmmaker gave a Screen Talk ahead of opening the BFI London Film Festival with ‘Blitz’.

Daniel Kaluuya says there is “less hierarchy” on UK productions than in the US

The Oscar-winning actor also spoke about working with the late Chadwick Boseman.

Indie tax credit could make UK “a home for horror”, enthuses Production Finance Market keynote

John Graydon, senior partner at UK law firm Saffery, said the IFTC would attract more US indies to shoot in the UK.

BFI Network@LFF unveils 2024 cohort, partners with Doc Society (exclusive)

Participants include Screen Star of Tomorrow Elizabeth Rufai and The Ceremony producer Hollie Bryan.

BFI London Film Festival sets 2024 Competition juries

Filmmaker Alexandre O. Philipe to head Official Competition jury.

Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s ‘Dreamers’ selected for BFI London Film Festival works-in-progress showcase

The showcase takes place on October 12.

Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner to headline London Film Festival industry forum

There will also be co-production events with producers from France and Italy.

BFI London Film Festival premiere ‘Treading Water’ secures UK-Ireland release (exclusive)

Directorial debut of writer-director Gino Evans.

‘The Summer Book’ starring Glenn Close joins BFI London Film Festival line-up along with six titles

’The Assessment’ and ‘The End’ have also joined the programme.

BFI London Film Festival unveils full 2024 line-up

A total of 168 features make up the programme, including 15 world premieres.

London Features

London Film Festival head Kristy Matheson on stars, politics and broadening the audience

London reviews

‘The Summer Book’: London Review

‘Endurance’: London Review

‘The Wolves Always Come At Night’: London Review

‘Blitz’: London Review

‘Crocodile Tears’: London Review

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