BFI London Film Festival brings 251 works from 88 countries to UK audiences

The 70th BFI London Film Festival runs from October 7 to 18, bringing 251 features, shorts, series and immersive works from 88 countries to screens around the United Kingdom. The British Film Institute says the programme includes 33 world premieres.

The festival's main London venues include BFI Southbank and the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, with partner cinemas in ten other UK cities giving audiences outside the capital access to selected titles and talks.

The BFI says 109 works in the programme are made by female filmmakers, representing 43% of the overall line-up. The programme spans premieres, competitions, series and immersive experiences rather than limiting the event to conventional feature films.

With screenings already underway, audiences can check the official programme for times and venue availability. The line-up was announced in September, but the festival continues through Sunday, October 18.