BFI London Film Festival to present Farhadi’s ‘The Past’

Farhadi’s immigrant drama The Past (Le Passé) is programmed to compete at the Love section of the festival.

According to the festival’s film lineup, Tom Hanks new film Captain Phillips has been selected to open this year’s edition of BFI London Film Festival.

Farhadi’s smash-hit drama The Past has recently scooped award at the 41st Norwegian International Film Festival (Niff).

Oscar-winning Iranian director Farhadi’s film received Andreas Award (World Church Award) at this year’s Norwegian competition.

Farhadi's Cannes competition entry, The Past that was screened at the International Competition section of the festival was recognized as the Best Spiritual Film of the event.

The film is also to take part in the Adelaide International Film Festival in Australia in October, 2013.

The celebrated filmmaker, Farhadi, has been invited to the 50th Golden Orange International Film Festival in Turkey as the honorable guest.

He is currently in the United States, attending the 40th edition of Telluride Film Festival kicked off on August 29; then, he will go to Toronto where his latest creation The Past is scheduled to be screened at the year’s film festival.

Established in 1933, the BFI London Film Festival is one of the most anticipated events in London's cultural galas.

The 57th London Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 9 to 20, 2013.

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