Amma Asante, Laura Carmichael, Tom Felton, Rosamund Pike at A United Kingdom Opening Night Gala screening at BFI London Film Festival

Some stunning outfits on the red carpet this evening.

Terry Pheto attends the A United Kingdom Opening Night Gala screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival 

Amma Asante attends the A United Kingdom Opening Night Gala screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival 

Jessica Oyelowo and David Oyelowo attend the A United Kingdom Opening Night Gala screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival 

Laura Carmichael is divine in a powder blue gown as she hits the red carpet premiere of A United Kingdom at BFI London Film Festival gala opening

By BECKY FREETH FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:07, 5 October 2016 | UPDATED: 19:07, 5 October 2016

Laura Carmichael channeled one of her favourite eras on Wednesday night, as she helped open the BFI London Film Festival.

As one of the stars of the first film to be premiered, A United Kingdom, the former Downton Abbey actress was centre of attention on the red carpet.

She shone in a powder blue gown, which featured a lace collar and seemed to throwback to her days in the ITV period drama.

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Powder blue: Laura Carmichael wowed on the red carpet on Wednesday night, as she turned out for the Opening Night Gala of the BFI London Film Festival

Gorgeous: Laura looked exquisite in her lace design frock

Laura and co-star Rosamund Pike have developed quite the bond while working together, as they were all smiles at the BFI Lodon Film Festival.

Hitting the red carpet together at the film's photocall at the Mayfair Hotel on Wednesday, Rosamun, 37, and Laura, 30, appeared delighted to be reunited. 

Showing off their in-sync styles at the event, the two actresses took to the red carept in contrasting mini dresses.

Rosamund, who first shot to fame as a Bond girl, wowed in a funky red thigh-grazing number.

The fitted floral-print number clung to the actress slender frame before tapering out below the waist. 

Chic co-stars: It seems Rosamund Pike and Laura have developed quite the bond working on A United Kingdom together

Lady in red: Hitting the red carpet together at the film's photocall at the Mayfair Hotel on Wednesday, Rosamun, 37, and Laura, 30, appeared delighted to be reunited

Teamed with a pair towering black suede heels, Roasmund ensured that her lithe legs were firmly in the limelight.

Wearing her blonde locks in a simple swept-over style, the Jack Reacher star's striking features were perfectly framed.

Laura went for a breezier look with her dress and opted for a white layered number.

Thigh's the limit: Teamed with a pair towering black suede heels, Roasmund ensured that her lithe legs were firmly in the limelight

The long-sleeved mini featured a gossamer-thin layer with gold print emblazoned on it, allowed the Downton Abbey beauty to flash a hint of skin.

A white slip under-layer ensured her modesty was kept firmly in-tact, though like Rosamund Laura chose to flaunt her legs.

Rounding her look off with a pair of metallic skyscraper heels, which saw her rival her co-star in the height department.

Wowing in white: Laura went for a breezier look with her dress and opted for a white layered number

Demure from Downton: The long-sleeved mini featured a gossamer-thin layer with gold print emblazoned on it, allowed the Downton Abbey beauty to flash a hint of skin

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The Southampton-born star went for a natural look with her make-up as well, and allowed her golden locks to fall around her shoulders in a carefree manner.

The two actresses were joined on the red carpet by the film's leading men, David Oyelowo and Tom Felton. 

A United Kingdom tells the tale of Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana and Ruth Williams, who cause an international stir when they marry in the late 1940s.

The film is due for general release on November 25. 

The film family: The two actresses were joined on the red carpet by the film's leading men, David Oyelowo and Tom Felton as well as their other co-stars

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Cate Blanchett guest of honour at BFI gala in London

Cate Blanchett stuns in elegant ruffled dress with dramatic plunging neckline as she leads the glamour at glitzy BFI gala in London

By KATE THOMAS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 20:44, 4 October 2016 | UPDATED: 20:51, 4 October 2016

She was presented with a prestigious BFI Fellowship last year.

So Cate Blanchett was naturally the guest of honour at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner in Honour of the BFI at Rosewood London on Wednesday night, turning heads in a dramatic dress.

The 47-year-old actress looked incredible in the ruffled number, featuring eye-catching ruching on the shoulders and a low-cut neckline.

Taking centre stage: Cate Blanchett was the guest of honour at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner in Honour of the BFI at Rosewood London on Wednesday night

The striking garment boasted a floor-length black skirt and was pulled together with a bright red bow at the waist.

Cate was the centre of attention as she made her grand arrival, adding some A-list star power to the event.

The Australian star looked elegant as ever, styling her blonde bob in perfect curls.

Dramatic dress: The 47-year-old actress looked incredible in the ruffled number, featuring eye-catching ruching on the shoulders and a low-cut neckline

Blonde beauty: The Australian star looked elegant as ever, styling her bob in perfect curls

A-list attendee: Cate was the centre of attention as she made her grand arrival, adding some serious star power to the event

Natural look: She accentuated her striking cheekbones with plenty of blush and set off her pout with a natural, nude coloured lipstick

She accentuated her striking cheekbones with plenty of blush and set off her pout with a natural, nude coloured lipstick.

The glizty gala was hosted by BFI CEO Amanda Nevill and presented by comedian Rob Brydon.

The £50,000 Bursary Award is presented in recognition of outstanding British talent, supporting emerging writer or director in their fledgeling career.

Red hot: The striking garment boasted a floor-length black skirt and was pulled together with a bright red bow at the waist

Beaming: Kate was presented with a prestigious BFI Fellowship last year

Elegant: The star was undoubtedly the best dressed for the film festivities in London 

This year, Joseph a. Adesunloye, Hope Dickson Leach, Alice Lowe and Paul Anton Smith are battling it out for the prize.

Ben Roberts, director of the BFI Film Fund, said: 'All four filmmakers are on very different paths in terms of their filmmaking — each has already developed an enviable confidence and style and this bursary would greatly benefit any of them.'  

Also putting in a striking appearance was Mr Selfridge actress Sai Bennett, who ensured all eyes were on her in a glamorous black jumpsuit.

The rising star looked incredible in the flared ensemble, which boasted a daring, extreme plunging neckline. 

Striking: Sai Bennett was also taking centre stage at the IWC Schaffhausen Dinner

Glamorous: The rising star looked incredible in the flared ensemble, which boasted a daring, extreme plunging neckline

Chic: Despite the seriously low-cut style, Sai ensured her look remained demure thanks to the garment's long sleeves and a tailored fit

Stylish from head-to-toe: The actress set off her look with a pair of chic high heels, adding some extra height to her svelte frame

Despite the seriously low-cut style, Sai ensured her look remained demure thanks to the garment's long sleeves and a tailored fit.

The actress set off her look with a pair of chic high heels, adding some extra height to her svelte frame.

The stunning brunette kept her make-up simple for the event and styled her dark locks in natural curls.

Taken? Sai is thought to be dating Game Of Thrones star Alfie Allen after the pair were seen hand-in-hand on a romantic stroll around Rome in February

Strike a pose: Sai cosied up to Amanda Nevill, BFI CEO, and Georges Kern, IWC CEO, as she made her red carpet arrival 

Natural beauty: The stunning brunette kept her make-up simple for the event and styled her dark locks in tumbling curls

Casual: Sai struck a nonchalant pose, keeping one hand in her pocket 

Sai is thought to be dating Game Of Thrones star Alfie Allen after the pair were seen hand-in-hand on a romantic stroll around Rome in February.

While Alfie seemed to enjoy himself on the trip, he couldn't resist making a joke about his ideal date, posting a picture of footballer Danny Welbeck with the caption 'Happy Valentines Day'.

Also remaining coy about her amorous trip abroad, Sai took to Instagram to share a montage of the sights she'd seen on their getaway.

Making an entrance: Amber Le Bon wowed in an elegant black gown with a side split 

Date night: Boris Becker and his wife Lilly put on a loved-up display on the red carpet

Demure: Lily was clad in a peach coloured skirt with ruffle detailing 

Boho beauty: Cara Theobold looked lovely in a baby blue, tiered dress 

Dapper chap: Reggie Yates was suave as ever in a smart suited and buckled shoes 

Keeping deliberately vague with her caption, she wrote: 'Thank you for the best weekend ever,' alongside an array of heart emoticons.

The pair have so far kept tight-lipped about rumours of a romance and it is not known whether they are still together.

Sai is fresh from Paris Fashion Week, where she enjoyed a VIP invitation to the Dior show.

Cute couple: X Factor host Dermot O'Leary was joined by his wife Dee Koppang

Monochrome magic: Lady Kitty Spencer was the picture of elegance in a bow embellished jumpsuit 

Scarlet sirens: Anya Taylor-Joy (L) and Marissa Montgomery (R) opted for ruby red accents 

Looking good: McFly hunk Dougie Poynter was his usual stylish self at the event 

Also in attendance at the glamorous event was model Amber Le Bon, sporting an equally elegant ensemble.

The statuesque beauty, who is the daughter of Duran Duran star Simon, looked lovely in a black mesh dress with a very high side-split.

Putting in appearances at the gala were the likes of McFly's Dougie Poynter and X Factor host Dermot O'Leary.

Quirky: Humans star Emily Berrington looked fashion forward in an off-the-shoulders number, while model Sam Rollinson stunned in a cut-out dress

Suited and booted: Olivier Award winner Luke Treadaway put in an appearance 

Classic glamour: Model Erin O'Connor wowed in an halterneck style number

Silver stunners: Amma Asante (L) was hard to miss in a dazzling metallic frock

Perfecting her pose: Lady Violet Manners dazzled in a black sparkling ensemble 

Man of the moment: Julian Fellowes and Lady Emma Fellowes were in attendance 

Smartening up: Indian Summers star Henry Lloyd Hughes (L) and Rob Brydon (R) commanded attention on the red carpet

Strike a pose: Sam Rollinson and Matt Richardson showed off their style credentials 

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