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The BFG

CGI white male giant with large ears in a magical rural landscape with a small girl on his shoulder
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This visually stunning, family-friendly adventure utilises advanced motion-capture technology to animate the performance of its incredible lead, British actor Mark Rylance. With a talented supporting cast including UK newcomer Ruby Barnhill, as well as Brits Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Hall and Rafe Spall, the charming film was co-produced by London’s Location HQ.

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When ten-year-old Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance), she is initially frightened, before realising the twenty-four-foot giant is a kind and gentle soul. Realising Sophie’s presence attracts the unwelcome attention of giants such as Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jermaine Clement), both she and the BFG must travel to London to convince Queen Victoria to help them banish the evil behemoths.