programme - 2024

Join us for an eye opening selection of films from Bengal and the Indian sub-continent. The four day festival will be attended by international film talent, directors, producers, distributors and film / media personalities.

Our 2024 programme will be taking place with a red carpet launch in the heart of the East End, at the gigantic 566 seater screen at Genesis Cinema on the 25th of April, followed by screening and events until the closing on the 28th of April. In addition to the great line up of films, there will be other activities benefiting film makers from special talks to networking lunches and tours.

Please see the programme details below for more information.

  

Venues

Barbican Cinema - Beech Street, London, EC2Y 8AE

Home Cinema - Manchester

The Light - Cambridge

Genesis Cinema- London E1 4UJ

BLOC @ Queen Mary University London
     

 

   

Day 1

25.04.24

Wednesday

  

Due to Council Policy -

Please check individual screens for age ratings.

>>INFORMATION - Please note that all films being screened have been subtitled in English, even though some of the trailer links below are not.
         

VIP Launch: Red Carpet Reception

- INVITE ONLY-

 

Time: 1:45pm

Location: Genesis Cinema

Strictly by Invitiation Only
 

The red carpet opening of the 7th London Bengali Film Festival, attended by film makers, press and dignitaries will be taking place at the Genesis Cinema. Introduction to the festival and a drinks reception with our VIP guests and sponsors who are joining us for the opening film.

For press and other enquires to attend please email contact@lbff.co.uk.
 
 
         

FILM: 1971 Shei Shob Din

- UK PREMIERE -

Introduced by the Director
 

Time: 2.30pm

Location: Genesis Cinema, E1

Price: £10.50
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Synopsis: 7th London Bengali Film Festival kicks off with Hridi Haq’s poignant debut feature that delves into the lives of two middle-class families, which become intricately woven with the events of the Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971.

Dir: Hridi Huq
Cast: Ferdous Ahmed , Anisur Rahman Milon, Litu Anam, Tanjika Amin.

Duration: 2hr 26mins
Language: Bangla with English Subs

 

View Trailer
 
 
         

EVENT : After-Party
 

Time: 6pm (Thursday 25th April)

Location: TBC
 
 

After party to celebrate the launch of the 7th London Bengali Film Festival at a trendy spot in the City.

All welcome, subject to availability, but strongly advise to email us for guestlist priority.

VENUE TBC

 

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Awards

Although our focus is more on the festival and the stories, we will be also offering two awards in the following categories:

a) Audience Award - Voted by the audience.
b) Spirit of Bengal Award - A film which encapsulates the spirit of the London Bengali Film Festival