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- The programme for the 55th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched today by Artistic Director Sandra Hebron, celebrates the imagination and excellence of international filmmaking from both established and emerging talent. Over 16 days the Festival will screen a total of 204 fiction and documentary features, including 13 World Premieres, 18 International Premieres and 22 European Premieres . There will also be screenings of 110 live action and animated shorts. Many of the films will be presented by their directors, cast members and crew, some of whom will also take part in career interviews, masterclasses, and other special events. The 55th BFI London Film Festival will run from 12-27 October. Special Screenings Opening the festival is Fernando Meirelles' 360, written by Peter Morgan, and starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law and Rachel Weisz. Weisz is also the star of Terence Davies' closing night film, The Deep Blue Sea, alongside a cast which includes Simon Russell Beale and Tom Hiddleston.
- The climax of the 2010 BFI London Film Festival, as the best of more than 300 films from around the world shown during the festival is honored with the Star of London award. Danny Boyle - the BAFTA and Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting and Shallow Grave - receives the ultimate accolade of the BFI Fellowship, and other awards recognize newcomer talent, first-time filmmakers and documentaries. Martin Scorsese also pays tribute to the BFI Archive, celebrating 75 years of film restoration including an incredible film of Scott's expedition to the Antarctic, screened as part of the festival.