BFI London Film Festival 2026: Moonglow

BFI London Film Festival 2026: Moonglow

Writer and Director: Isabel Sandoval Set in 1970s Manilla, Isabel Sandoval’s film Moonglow screening at the BFI London Film Festival 2026 adopts the visual style of a 1960s and 1970s James Bond film within the morality framework of film noir. A stylish piece that unfolds with slow-burn effect, Sandoval smartly manages the unfolding tension, establishing [...]

SUMO: Sprit Weighs Nothing - BFI London Film Festival Review

Sometimes, a documentary will teach you so much about a subject in such a short time, it will leave your head spinning. SUMO: Sprit Weighs Nothing is a fine example. Erik Shihai’s fascinating film clues you in quickly. Six sumo wrestling tournaments occur a year all around Japan, each lasting for fifteen days. The rules…

Heysel 85 (London Film Festival 2026)

If they’re looking for an honest portrayal of the messy politics underneath the surface, Heysel 85 succeeds in that regard with flying colours.

Animol | 2026 London BFI Film Festival Review

Mismanaged Masculinity: Walters’ Gritty Debut Lacks Impactful Style Over Its Solid Substance After himself leading the long running Channel 4 turned Netflix smash hit Top Boy showcasing the toxic masculinity of London gang culture, actor-turned-director Ashley Walters treads similar territory here with his prison drama debut Animol. Despite a fantastic lead performance and grungy realism Walters struggles to make his film stand out from similar,…