OK, so I have an invested interest in this particular post, however my entry comes from a completely relevant place- film is food for the soul...or something like that.
The London Film Festival runs from 14-29 October, a little under a month away now. With so many great films, docos and shorts to choose from, you'll need one of those fancy delegate passes to manage them all. For the plebs among us, you'll just have to settle for my recommendations.
In the interest of saving time, below is my top ten films for the LFF...bearing in mind my tastes may not be your tastes, rendering this post useless.
An Education60s, Peter Sarsgaard seducing a bored school girl, smokey bars and supper clubs. Look out for Peter at the Gala screening, and hopefully the beautiful Maggie G as well!
La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet
An insightful behind the scenes glimpse at the Paris Opera Ballet. Decidedly beautiful.
Mother
A South Korean gem, telling the story of a mother proving her son's innocence of a brutal murder.
No one Knows About Persian Cats
Tehran indie scene? Who would have thought.
Precious
I cried at the trailer. Chances are, I'll cry throughout the whole film, though at least I'll be prepared. An African-American teenager's journey to leave her abusive background behind.
Lourdes
More than a pilgrimage, it's enlightenment. Nominated for the Golden Lion at Venice.
Alexander the Last
An honest study on relationships, intimacy, deception. Produced by Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, Life Aquatic) makes me intrigued.
Eyes Wide Open
A Jewish Orthodox gay love story. So voyeuristic.
Shed Your Tears and Walk Away
The West Yorkshire community is seemingly idealistic, though is laden with unemployment, alcohol problems and drug dependency. A very personal exploration.
Adrift
A Vietnamese tale of sexual dependency and liaisons.
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