From Clooney to Kate Moss – five highlights from London’s biggest night in film

The red carpet was ablaze with glamour and star power last night as the 69th BFI London Film Festival kicked off with two dazzling premieres: Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly and James Lucas’ Moss & Freud. Here are five things everyone’s talking about from the glittering opening.

1. George Clooney and Adam Sandler unite for Baumbach’s latest

Film lovers were thrilled to see George Clooney and Adam Sandler together at the UK premiere of Jay Kelly – Noah Baumbach’s much-anticipated drama, which opened the festival as the LFF Cunard Gala. The pair were joined by Greta Gerwig, Louis Partridge, Lenny Henry, Jim Broadbent, and Isla Fisher, making it one of the most star-studded festival nights in years.

2. Kate Moss makes her cinematic debut in Moss & Freud

Supermodel Kate Moss stunned in an elegant black ensemble as she attended the world premiere of Moss & Freud, directed by Oscar-winner James Lucas. The film explores Moss’s real-life relationship with artist Lucian Freud, with Ellie Bamber and Derek Jacobi also gracing the red carpet.

3. The BFI proves why London leads the world in film

Festival Director Kristy Matheson called the event “a celebration of creativity and connection,” highlighting the BFI’s mission to champion the next generation of filmmakers. The London Film Festival continues to position the capital as a global creative hub, attracting talent from across the world.

4. Tickets flying fast for this year’s screenings

Film fans eager to attend LFF 2025 can mark their calendars: BFI Members booking opened on 9 September, American Express® Cardmembers had exclusive presale access from 12–16 September, general booking opened on 16 September, and LFF For Free events open 2 October. Tickets and programme details are available via the BFI website.

5. A-list glamour meets cinematic excellence

From Greta Gerwig’s glowing red carpet moment to Nicole Lecky and Jamie Demetriou’s comic charm, the evening perfectly blended Hollywood dazzle with homegrown British talent. With premieres, parties, and powerful storytelling, the 69th BFI London Film Festival has firmly cemented its place as the UK’s most unmissable film event of the year.

🎟️ Visit bfi.org.uk/lff for tickets and full programme details.