Cinema Events United Kingdom

The month of June puts the ^7th art in the spotlight over two weeks. About 150 productions are usually screened at this film festival created in 1947. It is the longest film festival in the world! While the focus is on the British industry, some 50 countries are represented. The festival can pride itself on having hosted the greatest over the years: Gene Kelly, Ewan McGregor, David Cronenberg, Clint Eastwood, Sir Sean Connery. In 2023 it will be its 76th edition!

The London Film Festival has held its annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival every spring for about 25 years. It showcases the best in queer cinema. The festival is also run by the British Film Institute, and screenings are held at BFI Southbank. A selection of the films and shorts presented at the festival are then shown on tour in Great Britain. It is the third largest film festival in the UK.