By Rógan Graham
A mother and son reunion takes place on the bomb-shattered streets of World War Two-era London in this sweeping historical melodrama.
Our hand-picked haul of must-see titles from outside the main gala and competition strands.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things and Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn are among the picks of this year’s bumper LFF crop.
By Jojo Ajisafe
The cutthroat world of hairdressing is the setting for this sparky murder mystery – a debut for Thomas Hardiman.
The 2022 LFF Expanded programme featured a number of virtual reality experiences which aimed to connect audiences and filmmakers more than ever.
From Glass Onion to Decision to Leave, this year’s cinematic bonanza is packed to the gills with discovery and delight.
Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch star in one of the first big movie announcements of the Autumn festival season.
By Katie Goh
A selection of our favourite under-the-radar highlights from this year’s LFF to add to your viewing calendar.
Jeymes Samuel’s star-studded revenge western boldly reframes cowboy mythology for a modern audience.
This year’s LFF programme comprises 39 per cent female and 40 per cent ethnically diverse directors/creators.
Jeymes Samuel’s outlaw western will receive its world premiere at the festival in October.
By Leila Latif
Joanna Scanlan plays a Muslim convert who discovers a secret about her husband in Aleem Khan’s moving drama.
By Matt Turner
Eight non-fiction features that are well worth seeking out at this year’s LFF.
The Festival Director speak about putting together the most accessible, expansive LFF programme yet.
This year’s scaled-back celebration mixes world cinema gems with something a little different.
The British writer/director’s lesbian romance will cap off this year’s LFF on 17 October.
The first of five films from the director’s Small Axe anthology will screen for free to audiences across the UK.
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