Famed actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Linklater, and Yorgos Lanthimos in discussions for BFI London Film Festival appearances.
Get ready for an exciting cinematic journey as the BFI London Film Festival returns with a star-studded lineup. Here are some of the key highlights:
Notable Participants
The festival will welcome a host of esteemed filmmakers and actors. Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis will participate in the Screen Talks program, sharing insights from his illustrious career, which includes films like My Beautiful Laundrette, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, and There Will Be Blood.
Renowned directors such as Richard Linklater, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Tessa Thompson will also join the Screen Talks, offering valuable perspectives on their work spanning from Dazed and Confused and The Favourite to Thor: Ragnarok.
Jafar Panahi, Lynne Ramsay, and ChloΓ© Zhao will join for sessions at the festival. Panahi's work, including The White Balloon and Offside, has had a significant impact and reflects real-world issues. Ramsay's filmography includes critically acclaimed films like You Were Never Really Here and Ratcatcher. Zhao, an Oscar winner for Nomadland, will discuss her portfolio, including Eternals and her upcoming film Hamnet with Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley.
Notable Films
The world premiere of "Anemone," starring Daniel Day-Lewis and directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, will take place at the 2025 New York Film Festival on September 26, 2025, with a limited U.S. theatrical release following on October 3, 2025.
Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will open the festival on Oct. 8. Thompson, best known for her stint in the MCU, especially in Thor: Ragnarok, and her wide-ranging career, including Veronica Mars, Westworld, Sorry to Bother You, and Passing, will be a part of this intriguing mystery.
The Emma Corrin and Charli XCX-starring 100 Nights of Hero will close the festival, promising a captivating end to this year's event.
With such a diverse and exciting lineup, the 2025 BFI London Film Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema. Stay tuned for more updates!
