BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL 2020

The British Film Festival returns in November for its seventh and best year yet. The festival celebrates the finest filmmakers and acting talent British cinema has to offer, and the 2020 line-up features some of the most anticipated films of the year - from powerful true stories and literary adaptations to biographies and documentaries.

22 exceptional films from emerging talent and accomplished industry professionals will be showcased on the big screen in 7 cities and 20 cinemas across Australia. With 18 Australian premieres, you won't want to miss out on this year's exceptional line-up.

The SWITCH team has perused this year's line-up and chosen their favourite picks - so check out our reviews below for the best festival recommendations!

FANNY LYE DELIVER'D

Feminist folk horror

Written, directed, edited, and scored by Thomas Clay, 'Fanny Lye Deliver'd' is a marvel of historical accuracy. It isn't a happy film, but it is certainly an empowering one.

AMMONITE

Francis Lee delivers another beautiful portrait of love and longing

A beautiful, soulful and intelligent film, made with honesty, integrity and an unexpected sense of humour that breaks through the rock encasing it.

THEN CAME YOU

Then came the same movie over and over again

You know what you're in for when you hear the plot: it's Hallmark or Netflix bland romantic cheese. You have absolutely no reason to watch it - you'll forget about it while you're watching it.

THE MORE YOU IGNORE ME

Searching for joy amidst the darkness

Thoughtful when it wants to be, heartfelt when it needs to be, and funny when it can be, this film is sure to leave a smile on your face, and maybe even a tear in your eye.

MISBEHAVIOUR

"We’re not beautiful, we’re not ugly, we’re angry!"

It may fall into the formulaic territory at times, but that's not a bad thing - the story of what happened at the 1970 Miss World competition is a powerful one that deserves to be remembered.