This years crop of official competition films features projects from 13 different countries.
Winners in all four categories will be chosen by the LFF awards jury.
The BFI will announce jury members in the coming weeks.
Dea Kulumbegashvili’s ‘April’London Film Festival
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, this is a stunningly shot, revelatory drama.
Bring Them Downis the debut feature from filmmaker Christopher Andrews.
The film follows two feuding farming families in rural Ireland.
Chris Andrews film is a gripping portrait of two men unable to break a generations-old cycle of harm.
Were immensely proud to have UK and Irish works alongside films from across the globe.
The London Film Festival runs 9 October 20 October.
Official Competition
APRIL(France-Georgia-Italy, dir-scr.
Produced by Luca Guadagnino, this is a stunningly shot, revelatory drama.
BRING THEM DOWN(Ireland-UK-Belgium, dir-scr.
Because of his fathers failing health, Michael is forced to take more responsibility for the familys farm.
Chris Andrews film is a gripping portrait of two men unable to break a generations-old cycle of harm.
THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER(UK, dir.
The songs and images bring these amorous words and the beguiling Miss Flower thrillingly back to life.
FOUR MOTHERS(Ireland-UK, dir.
Edward is a queer, up-and-coming novelist forced to balance press commitments with caring for his aging mother.
Pressure to go on a US book tour might be mounting.
Thorntons film is a funny and heartwarming comedy drama.
LIVING IN TWO WORLDS(Japan, dir.
The film subtly portrays his unique worldview without ever resorting to condescension or pity.
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL(Australia, dir-scr.
Adam Elliots latest revels in its distinctive wit to produce an offbeat masterpiece.
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL(Zambia-UK-Ireland, dir-scr.
Driving home one night, Shula seems unfazed by the sight of her uncles dead body on the road.
As Nyoni makes clear through this perceptive drama, silence breeds impunity.
THANK YOU FOR BANKING WITH US(State of Palestine-Germany, dir-scr.
UNDER THE VOLCANO(Poland, dir.
Its an exceptional portrait of a relatable family coping with events out of their control.
VERMIGLIO(Italy-France-Belgium, dir-scr.
For one family, his arrival brings excitement and romance, but tragedy lies in wait.
THE WOLVES ALWAYS COME AT NIGHT(Australia-Mongolia-Germany, dir.
Davaa and Zaya (credited as co-writers of the film) live with their children and flock.
