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Latest news on the BFI London Film Festival, an annual film festival held in the United Kingdom, typically in October. The festival is hosted by the British Film Institute, and is the largest film festival in the United Kingdom. The festival typically features around 300 films from over 50 countries, and is attended by around 150,000 people.
The festival was founded in 1957, and has been held annually since then. The first festival was held at the National Film Theatre in London, and featured just over a dozen films. The festival has since expanded to include screenings at venues all over London, as well as special events and talks.
The BFI London Film Festival is a major event in the UK film calendar, and is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in the world.