Paul Mescal in 'Hamnet.' Courtesy of Focus Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The BFI London Film Festival recorded its highest-ever attendance as 235,853 people headed to screenings and events in the British capital and across the U.K. during this year's edition, which ran Oct. 8-19.