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Imperium wins best film at the BFI London Film Festival

Outlets report that Sergei Loznitsa took top honors at the London Film Festival as organizers revealed the jury's selections on the closing day.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 18, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
Theo Rollason attends the UK premiere of the documentary "Queer Edward II" during the 70th BFI London Film Festival 04
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At a glance

  • Sergei Loznitsa's feature "Imperium" won the Best Film award at the BFI London Film Festival.13
  • The festival's competition winners were unveiled on the final day of the event.13
  • Filmmaker Sam Pollard headed the official competition jury that selected the winner.13

Sergei Loznitsa's production "Imperium" earned the Best Film honor at the BFI London Film Festival.13

Award recipients were officially announced on the final day of the festival.13

The competition jury deciding the award was headed by filmmaker Sam Pollard.13

Where sources agree

  • Imperium won Best Film at the festival2 of 3
  • Winners were announced on the festival's final day2 of 3
  • Sam Pollard chaired the competition jury2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietySergei Loznitsa’s ‘Imperium’ Wins Best Film at BFI London Film Festival ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood Reporter‘Imperium,’ ‘Concrete Land’ and ‘9 Temples to Heaven’ Win BFI London Film Festival Awards ↗
  3. 3DeadlineLondon Film Festival: Sergei Loznitsa’s ‘Imperium’ & Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s ‘9 Temples To Heaven’ Among Big Winners — Full List ↗

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