BFI London Film Festival Announces Its American Express Gala

The first theatrical film from director James Hawes will have its European Premiere as the American Express Gala at the 67th BFI London Film Festival this year.

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Marthe Keller, Jonathan Pryce and Helena Bonham Carter, One Life is the true story of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II.

In light of the news, James Hawes said, "It is a huge honour to have One Life be a gala presentation. This film pretty much begins and ends in London and says so much about the people of this city, its heart and its history. So it feels right that we have our UK launch at the BFI London Film Festival."

BFI London Film Festival Director Kristy Matheson said, "James Hawes assured feature debut about the visionary British humanitarian, Sir Nicholas Winton is a sweeping drama full of nuance and rich emotion. The incredible cast led by Sir Anthony Hopkins brings this inspirational true-life story to the screen and not a minute too soon. In a world full of conflict and inequity One Life serves to remind contemporary audiences about the power of seemingly small personal acts in defence of human rights and dignity when all seems lost".

One Life will have its World Premiere ahead of showing at the BFI London Film Festival in Toronto at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Source: BFI