Hard Truths
Welcome back to ScreenUK at the BFI London Film Festival, as Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths draws us into the second week!
His first feature since 2018’s Peterloo, Hard Truths marks a return for the legendary filmmaker to the contemporary, realist style that made him such an adored name. Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who reunites with Leigh for the first time since 1996’s classic Secrets and Lies, is Pansy, a woman with a constant anger towards the world and the people around her, with the film depicting the impact this has on her, her immediate family, and particularly her relationship with her sister Chantelle.
Secrets and Lies resulted in critical acclaim and awards success for both Leigh and Jean-Baptiste, and nearly three decades with Hard Truths, it looks like they’ve struck gold again.
Elton John: Never Too Late
Yesterday saw two huge galas at the BFI London Film Festival, with icons in abundance!
Elton John: Never Too Late had its European premiere, with the star himself attendance. The film, directed by David Furnish and R. J. Cutler, is an intimate look at both the past and the present of Elton John’s 50+ year career, with archive footage and never-before-seen materials presenting a highly personal deep dive into a career spanning generations.
Elton John: Never Too Late is one for both the fans and the unfamiliar, with this riveting look at one of the world’s greatest musicians promising to excite all who watch!
Conclave
Day 2 of the BFI London Film Festival saw two huge galas, with the stars out in abundance!
Conclave had been much anticipated and its UK premiere did not disappoint. Starring legendary actors Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini and more, the thriller explores the story of Cardinal Lawrence, who when tasked with selecting a new Pope, finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could change the foundation of the Catholic Church, forever.
For those who love their thrillers packed with mysteries, twists and virtuoso performances, Conclave promises to be one that cannot be missed!
Blitz
It’s finally that time of year again, as we gear up to welcome back the BFI London Film Festival 2024!
Kicking us off for this year’s edition is Steve McQueen’s latest epic Blitz, starring modern heavyweight Saoirse Ronan and exciting newcomer Elliott Heffernan. The film follows the story of George, a boy sent from London to the countryside by his mother in the midst of World War II, and the perilous journey he undergoes to return home.
Sure to be another hit from McQueen, Blitz kicks off this year’s edition of the festival in amazing fashion.
The BFI London Film Festival 2024
Discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling with the 68th BFI London Film Festival and ScreenUK.
BFI London Film Festival 2023 Highlights
As the 2024 BFI London Film Festival gets underway, we get in the mood by taking a look back at the glitz and glamour from the red carpet at last year's festival.
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