It’s that time again: screens across London are lighting up for the BFI London Film Festival 2025, as the city transforms into a veritable jamboree for film-lovers. For two weeks, the biggest film festival in Britain will fill cinemas in London – and around the country º with gala premieres, screenings, discussions and the shared buzz only a festival can deliver.

This year’s lineup brings together established directors and exciting new voices, heartfelt dramas and daring debuts. Whether you’re chasing big emotions, bold ideas, or something unexpected, this year’s selection has it all. But with 247 films from 79 countries on the programme, it’s hard to know where to begin. Spoilt for choice? We’ve narrowed it down to ten films that show why everyone’s talking about LFF.

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Paul Mesca

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