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  1. A scene from the animated film 'Penguin Highway' showing two children crouched down observing a penguin on what appears to be a rooftop or terrace. On the left is a young boy with dark hair wearing round glasses, a light-coloured shirt, and green shorts. Next to him is another child with dark hair in a blue jacket, holding what looks like a red notebook or book. They are both looking at a black and white penguin standing near a teal-coloured bowl. The setting features a metal railing in the background with a bright blue sky filled with white clouds and green hills visible in the distance. 

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Penguin Highway

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  2. An anime-style scene featuring a translucent, digitally-rendered figure with long blue-green hair in the centre, appearing as a holographic or virtual projection with pixelated, glitchy effects throughout their form. The central figure is surrounded by various other anime characters in a modern urban setting with tall buildings and a metal staircase visible. On the left, there's a character with very long white hair in dark clothing, and two smaller characters - one with light hair in casual clothes and another in a pink dress. On the right side are characters including one with dark hair in light-coloured clothing and a blonde character in what appears to be a school uniform. The scene has a blue-tinted, digital aesthetic with the central holographic figure clearly being the focal point of the composition.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: A Miku Who Can't Sing

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  3. A scene from the animated film 'Inu-Oh' showing a performer with long black hair wearing white robes, playing a traditional Japanese stringed instrument (likely a biwa) in the centre of the image. The musician appears to be in the middle of an energetic performance, with their hair flowing dramatically. They are surrounded by a large crowd of people in traditional Japanese clothing in muted colours - browns, greys, and earth tones. The crowd forms a circle around the performer, with many faces visible showing expressions of engagement and interest. The art style is characteristic of the film's distinctive animation, with simplified but expressive character designs set against a plain light background.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Inu-Oh

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  4. An anime-style illustration of a young person with short brown hair and amber/orange eyes, wearing what appears to be a blue kimono or yukata with red accents. They have a cheerful, smiling expression and are positioned in front of a bamboo fence with lush green foliage in the background. The art style is typical of Japanese animation, with bright, vibrant colors and the characteristic large expressive eyes common in anime character design.

    Colour Box: Okko’s Inn

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  5. A scene from the animated film 'A Letter to Momo' showing three characters in a cluttered room filled with bookshelves and stacked boxes. On the left is a large, muscular spirit with a yellow hat, blue shirt, and pink bag, gesturing with outstretched arms. In the centre is a young girl with black hair wearing a yellow shirt and pink shorts, also with her arms spread wide. On the right is a smaller spirit character with green rabbit-like ears wearing a yellow skirt. Two blue mugs sit on the wooden floor between them. The room appears to be an attic or storage space with books lining the walls and various items stored throughout.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: A Letter To Momo

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  6. Two young women stand under some leafy foliage, staring into each others' eyes with a half smile on their faces. They are each holding a berry that they've plucked off the trees.

    Little Trouble Girls

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  7. A man and woman in their late thirties sit on a sunny beach, the man staring out to sea as the woman looks at him. They both wear sunglasses.

    Islands

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  8. This image shows a person standing on a cobblestone courtyard, photographing or viewing a magnificent Gothic Revival building. The architecture features classic elements of this style: pointed arches, ornate stonework, decorative pinnacles with finials, and large mullioned windows with intricate tracery. The building appears to be constructed from light-colored limestone or similar stone, which has developed the characteristic weathering and patina of historic architecture. The person is positioned on what looks like a stone-paved courtyard or quad, with metal railings visible along a pathway or boundary. There are bicycles parked in the background, which along with the architectural style, suggests this is likely a British university campus - possibly Cambridge or Oxford, given the distinctive collegiate Gothic architecture. The overcast sky creates a moody atmosphere that's quite typical of English weather, and the wet-looking cobblestones suggest recent rain.

    Films From The UK’s Student Encampments

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  9. A close-up shot from the anime 'Demon Slayer' showing a demon character with distinctive blue and purple striped markings across their face and body. The character has spiky dark hair and glowing golden/yellow eyes with red markings around them. Their skin appears pale blue-tinted, and they're wearing dark clothing. The background is a deep blue with atmospheric lighting effects. The character has a menacing smile, emphasizing their supernatural, demonic nature. The art style is typical of the Demon Slayer anime series with bold colours and dramatic lighting.

    Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2025: Demon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle

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  10. Two young women of mixed race stare out of a car window as it drives down a road. They are both smiling widely and the girl on the right has bright orange fingernails that clutch the half rolled down window.

    Brides

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  11. Three older musicians with long blonde hair sit on black folding chairs in what appears to be a backstage or rehearsal space. The person on the left wears a light-colored sweatshirt with graphic design and has a burgundy scarf. The middle person sports a black studded leather jacket over dark clothing. The person on the right wears a black t-shirt. Behind them is music equipment including drums, amplifiers, and various musical gear. The setting suggests a professional music venue or recording studio environment.

    Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

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  12. Two people walking together on what appears to be a covered shopping street or pedestrian walkway. There's a younger man in a dark navy hoodie with his arm around an older woman who's wearing glasses, a floral patterned sweater, and a bright pink/magenta jacket. Both are smiling warmly and appear to be enjoying each other's company. The man is carrying what looks like a white shopping bag. The setting appears to be a modern shopping area with glass storefronts visible in the background.

    Film Stories presents I Swear + Q&A

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  13. A family scene showing parents reading to their baby in a wooden crib. A bearded man in a dark sweatshirt sits beside the crib holding an infant, while a woman in a light green knit sweater leans over the crib rail, gesturing expressively using sign language as she reads from a colorful children's book. The setting appears to be a warm, cozy nursery with wooden paneling and soft lighting.

    Deaf

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  14. A small penguin lowers its head to sniff at the nose of a white dog, which is lying on the ground opposite the penguin, head resting on its paws. We see a fence and a farmhouse behind them.

    Colour Box: Oddball

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  15. This black and white photograph shows an orchestral rehearsal or performance taking place in what appears to be an institutional or community setting. The scene captures a conductor in the center directing a string ensemble, with musicians seated with their instruments and sheet music on stands. Several observers are standing in the background, including what appears to be uniformed personnel (possibly naval or military officers based on their dress uniforms) and other attendees in formal attire. The setting has a brick wall backdrop with large windows, and there are some administrative tables or desks visible, suggesting this might be taking place in a school, community center, or similar venue. The photograph appears to be from several decades ago, likely the 1970s or 1980s based on the clothing styles and image quality.

    Making Of MAC

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  16. Two men sitting in the front seats of a vintage car at night. The driver (Daniel Craig), an man with graying hair and beard wearing a tan coat, grips the steering wheel while leooking ahead with a serious expression. In the passenger seat, a younger man (Josh O’Connor) with dark hair wearing a dark jacket holds a white paper bag. The scene is dimly lit with warm, golden lighting filtering through the car windows, creating a moody, film noir atmosphere. Rain droplets are visible on the windshield.

    BFI LFF 2025: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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  17. Group of children and their parents/carers play with lights on beanbags in a cinema

    touch screen

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  18. Three people in a desert landscape at golden hour - one man in a blue shirt standing, and a couple in wedding attire sitting at the back of an open SUV with mountains in the background.

    BFI LFF 2025: It Was Just An Accident

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  19. Woman in sunglasses, black blazer, and burgundy coat walking past a modern stone and glass house with a black SUV parked outside.

    BFI LFF 2025: Bugonia

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  20. Man in black formal coat and glasses gesturing while stood in front of a seated audience in a church. He is conducting a choir.

    BFI LFF 2025: The Choral

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  21. A female photographer stands on the roof of a white car in an arid, desert-like landscape, taking photos with a professional camera. She wears sunglasses on her head, a light pink long-sleeved shirt, and tan cargo pants with sturdy boots. Multiple cameras hang from straps around her body. The background shows a sparse, sandy terrain with scattered trees and small figures of people in the distance under a pale, hazy sky.

    BFI LFF 2025: Love + War

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  22. A man with dark curly hair and facial stubble sits in the driver's seat of a car, wearing a light-coloured shirt. He has one arm draped over the steering wheel and appears to be looking back over his shoulder with a concerned or intense expression.

    BFI LFF 2025: The Mastermind

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  23. A man in period clothing stands in the centre of a gothic laboratory, looking up at towering brass and copper structure. The atmospheric scene features a large cylindrical apparatus with red lighting on the left, ornate scientific instruments, and stone walls decorated with carved faces and mysterious symbols. Steam or smoke fills the air, and the cobblestone floor and arched ceiling create a dungeon-like atmosphere.

    BFI LFF 2025: Frankenstein

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  24. A woman in a red dress and apron stands facing a man in a gray shirt in a lush, moss-covered forest setting. They appear to be having an intimate conversation among fallen logs, ferns, and dense green vegetation. The natural lighting filters through the trees, creating a romantic and atmospheric woodland scene.

    BFI LFF 2025: Hamnet

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