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We are delighted to announce the programme for the 61st BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express^® featuring a diverse selection of 242 feature films from both established and emerging talent.

This year, the Festival will host 28 World Premieres, 9 International Premieres and 34 European Premieres and will welcome a stellar line up of cast and crew for many of the screenings.

Films in Official Competition and Strand Galas are once again presented at the 820-seat Embankment Garden Cinema following a successful inaugural year in 2016. Alongside the Galas, Special Presentations and films in Competitions, the Festival will show a thrilling range of new cinema in sections Love, Debate, Laugh, Dare, Thrill, Cult, Journey, Experimenta and Family – which provide pathways for you to navigate the programme.

In 2017, the LFF presents a new strand, Create, featuring films that celebrate artistic practice in all its channels and forms, reflecting London’s position as one of the world’s leading creative cities.

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