Entertainmentby Naman Ramachandran
Sergei Loznitsa’s ‘Imperium’ Wins Best Film at BFI London Film Fest
Key Takeaways
- Sergei Loznitsa's 'Imperium' won best film at the 70th BFI London Film Festival.
- The film uses 1970s footage shot by Italian cameramen to depict the Soviet Union.
- The jury was headed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard.
- Other winners included '9 Temples to Heaven' and 'Concrete Land'.
Sergei Loznitsa’s 'Imperium' has been awarded best film at the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The winning feature revisits the Soviet Union of the early 1970s utilizing archival footage captured by Italian cameramen, offering a richly evocative look at life prior to the dissolution of the USSR.
The competition jury, chaired by filmmaker Sam Pollard, lauded the project for its emotional depth and striking visual perspective. Other top honors at the festival included the Sutherland Award for Thai feature '9 Temples to Heaven' and the Grierson Award for Asmahan Bkerat's documentary 'Concrete Land'.
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