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BFI London Film Festival 2025: Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled

9/2/2025

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The BFI London Film Festival will take place from October 8-19, 2025.
Notable participants include Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Linklater, and Yorgos Lanthimos.
The festival opens with Rian Johnson’s "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" and closes with "100 Nights Of Hero," featuring Emma Corrin and Charli XCX.
Chloé Zhao will discuss her films, including "Nomadland" and "Eternals."

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Story summary

The BFI London Film Festival will take place from October 8-19, 2025.
Notable participants include Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Linklater, and Yorgos Lanthimos.
The festival opens with Rian Johnson’s "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" and closes with "100 Nights Of Hero," featuring Emma Corrin and Charli XCX.
Chloé Zhao will discuss her films, including "Nomadland" and "Eternals."