The London Film Festival was inaugurated in 1953 by a group of film critics who wanted to present cinema-goers with a range of films not usually screened or watched in the UK. Cannes, Venice, Berlin and Edinburgh all already held annual festivals for national, international and independent film \u2013 it seemed only right that London, as an epicentre for art and culture, should establish its own. Today, the London Film Festival continues to fulfil its founders\u2019 original vision of a \u2018festival of festivals\u2019, committed to showcasing the best films from other international cinematographic events and competitions.<\/p>\n
With 225 features from 77 countries showing in 14 cinemas across London over 12 days, London Film Festival 2018 promises to deliver a celebration of the art of cinematography in all its variety and ingenuity. With such an extensive and varied events programme, it\u2019s hard to choose what films to see. We at Cent are here to help you decide \u2013 see below for our genre-specific picks for short films, documentaries and full-length features. A world of cinema awaits you…<\/p>\n
Romance and Lust<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no single kind of love. Throughout the London Film Festival\u2019s programme, human desire and love are celebrated in their infinite breadth, variation, ugliness and beauty.<\/p>\n Documentary \u2013\u00a0Of Love and Law<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Fumi and Kazu have been together for fifteen years and run the first law firm in Japan established by an openly gay couple. They are dedicated to providing legal support for couples like themselves who are often deemed as \u2018other\u2019 in Japanese society. This documentary gives voice to individuals often made to feel invisible in a country which does not legally recognise gay relationships.<\/p>\n