The full programme for the London Film Festival has just been announced and there are a huge number of films to be very excited about. First up, the galas are ridiculously exciting. I was lucky enough to see some of these at Cannes this year. Click the titles for my reviews of Mr Turner, Wild Tales and The Salvation.
Here is the list of galas in full taken from the BFI
London Film Festival website, where you will also find the remainder
of the programme.
I also saw
Foxcatcher at Cannes. It is an unbelievably gripping film with a trio of
exceptional performances from Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and most
surprisingly Steve Carrell. My review is coming soon.
The films I’m
most excited to see from this list are Whiplash, Mommy and Fury. However, for
those who have not yet seen Wild Tales, this film was my favourite from Cannes
2014 and is an absolute must-see!
The life of Alan Turing, the codebreaker who helped
turn the tide of WWII. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Closing Night Gala: Fury
David Ayer’s brilliant action drama tells the story of US soldiers and the demons they face down as they drive their tank through occupied Europe during WWII. Great cast!
American Express Gala: Foxcatcher
A riveting, tense and unsettling exploration of the power of money and obsession from the acclaimed director of Capote and Moneyball. Must see for Steve Carrell’s performance!
Accenture Gala: Whiplash
A gifted young drummer finds himself challenged by a brilliant mentor intent on pushing his student to greatness. Stars Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons.
Virgin Atlantic Gala: Men, Women & Children
Jason Reitman explores the way the modern technologies both enhance and hinder our lives and relationships in this cross-generational comedy drama.
May Fair Hotel Gala: Wild
Reese Witherspoon impresses in this moving account of one woman’s attempt to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
Centrepiece Gala Supported by the Mayor of London: Testament of Youth
Vera Brittain’s extraordinary life during WWII is explored in this magnificent period drama.
Festival Gala In association with Time Out: Mr Turner
Mike Leigh’s Cannes-winning account of the later years of J. M. W. Turner, brilliantly played by Timothy Spall. Click the title for my review from Cannes 2014.
Archive Gala: The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands
This dramatic reconstruction of two decisive naval battles from the First World War is one of the finest films of the British silent era.
Debate Gala: Rosewater
Jon Stewart brilliantly tells the story of Maziar Bahari, the journalist who was detained for 188 days in Iran.
Dare Gala: Mommy
Canadian wunderkind Xavier Dolan impresses again with his latest award-winning exercise in stylistic and imaginative melodrama.
Love Gala: A Little Chaos
Kate Winslet plays a landscape gardener employed by King Louis XIV to transform the gardens at Versailles.
Laugh Gala: Wild Tales (Relatos Salvajes)
Six hilarious short stories combine to form a macabre tango at the gates of madness in this outrageous comedy about the trials of modern life. An absolute must see! Click the title for my review.
Thrill Gala: The Salvation
Mads Mikkelsen does what a man’s gotta do in the lawless pioneer West in this violent and stylish, smørrebrød western. Check out my review by clicking the title.
Journey Gala in association with Sight & Sound: Winter Sleep
The Palme d’Or-winner of Cannes 2014. Cult Gala: The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom
Sonic Gala: Björk: Biophilia Live
Family Gala: Song of the Sea
What are you excited to see from this list?
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