A first glimpse of British-Indian Oscar nominee Dev Patel as David Copperfield in new 'colour blind' film of Dickens' 1849 novel was revealed on Tuesday. The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci, 54, will premiere his latest offering, The Personal History Of David Copperfield at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Tricia Tuttle, BFI London Film Festival director, said the film is 'wildly entertaining but also a timely celebration of the power of generosity and compassion'. 'The Personal History Of David Copperfield shows his trademark wit and a joyous sense of style - it's a delight from start to finish, with Dev Patel and co-stars delivering performances of megawatt charm and comic flair.' The 63rd BFI London Film Festival, with American Express, takes place from October 2 to October 13, with the full programme announced in August.

Source: Daily Mail July 16, 2019 15:26 UTC