The 2024 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival will be returned to cinemas around Australia from 6 November to 8 December. With a line-up of films fresh from international film festivals, and showcasing the best of British talent, both behind and in front of the camera, this year’s slate includes a celebrated collection of tender dramas, action-packed thrillers, comedies, documentaries, and classic retrospectives.

Some of the first highlights include the opening night film Blitz, Steve McQueen’s highly anticipated period drama direct from its London Film Festival Premiere. Featuring central performances from Saoirse Ronan and Paul Weller, this powerful and sweeping portrayal of British life during World War II follows a group of Londoners during the events of the British capital bombing; Special Festival Preview Widow Clicquot, which portrays Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the “Grande Dame of Champagne”, and the creation of Veuve Clicquot; and the Closing Night film We Live In Time, which will be making its Australian debut as part of the festival, follows Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield as they find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.

CD has five double passes to the British Film Festival to give away.

ENTER TO WIN

To enter, email [email protected] with ‘British Film Festival’ in the subject field. Tell us your name, full contact details (including street address) and your favourite British actor. Entries close 9am Friday 1 November 2024 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.