Mangrove stars socially distance at opening night of London Film Festival

Director Steve McQueen, second left, with cast members, left to right, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall, Letitia Wright and Shaun Parkes, socially distancing on the red carpet (Ian West/PA)

Director Sir Steve McQueen and stars Letitia Wright, Malachi Kirby, Rochenda Sandall and Shaun Parkes posed for socially distanced photos on the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival.

Their film Mangrove, part of Sir Steve’s Small Axe anthology for the BBC, opened the festival with screenings at the BFI Southbank and around the country as part of its new regional programme.