One can see that the French Revolution never really ended in the 18th century…..it continues into our own, in terms of style, fashion and the arts. French film is continually re-inventing itself and finding new ways of expression in a 100-year-old art form. At this year’s London Film Festival, a section appropriately entitled French Revolutions showcases some of the cinematic trend-setters of the year.   With the obvious exception of the American and the ...

One can see that the French Revolution never really ended in the 18th century…..it continues into our own, in terms of style, fashion and the arts. French film is continually re-inventing itself and finding new ways of expression in a 100-year-old art form. At this year’s London Film Festival, a section appropriately entitled French Revolutions showcases some of the cinematic trend-setters of the year. With the obvious exception of the American and the British, the French have been one of th...

  London BFI programme includes 43 films from FRANCE. This is part of a worldwide selection of 197 feature films and 112 shorts from more than 67 countries. The BFI 54th London Film Festival runs from October 13 -October 28. French FEATURES: BENDA BELILI!: Dir, Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye                BOUDU SAVED FROM DROWNING (BOUDU SAUVÉ DES EAUX): Dir, Jean Renoir COPACABANA: Dir, Marc Fitoussi              HAND...

The programme for the 54th BFI London Film Festival, launched today by Artistic Director Sandra Hebron, showcases an array of highly anticipated films by both established and emerging talent from around the world. A particularly strong feature this year is the selection of British films including the previously announced Opening and Closing Night Galas. Over 16 days the festival will screen a total of 197 features and 112 shorts, including 11 World, 23 International and 33 European premieres, ma...

Lola Doillion's presentation and Q&A last night at the GFT in Glasgow was a great success. Her film (Just about Love) is a challlenging one in which language (teenspeake) plays an important part. Questions on translations and scripting where discussed.Lola presented the motivation for her film and her approach to a cast on untrained but fresh and enthusiastic teenagers she had basically recruited in the metro in Paris.Lola Doillon was of course charming throughout. You can still catch Lola a...