Sergei Loznitsa’s latest feature, “Imperium,” wins the Best Film Award in the Official Competition at the BFI London Film Festival. The prize is announced as the festival ends, with the awards revealed on the final day of the 70th edition.
The film examines the early 1970s Soviet Union through footage reportedly shot by Italian cameramen. Multiple outlets report that the Official Competition jury is led by documentary filmmaker Sam Pollard. While coverage focuses on the top win for “Imperium,” Deadline also notes additional major recognitions within the festival’s competitive programme, including other films singled out among the winners.
Overall, outlets agree on the central outcome: “Imperium” is named Best Film by the Official Competition jury at this year’s London Film Festival. Reporting varies mainly in emphasis, with one outlet highlighting the film’s historical framing and the other additionally detailing broader winner lists and context around the ceremony.
