“We’re looking forward to cinemas filling up”: BFI chief executive kicks off London Film Festival | Screen Daily

The British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival (LFF) kicked off last night (October 6) with an abundance of stars turning up for the opening night film, the world premiere of UK director Jeymes Samuel’s feature debut, The Harder They Fall, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, followed by a reception at the Freemasons’ Hall.

It is the first time a Netflix title has opened the festival. Netflix is also a sponsor of the event.

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