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Kristen Scott Thomas looks the picture of sophistication in floor-length scarlet gown at BFI London Film Festival Awards

Published: 14:29 EST, 17 October 2015 | Updated: 16:51 EST, 17 October 2015

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It's one of the biggest nights on the British movie calender.

So it seemed only fitting that Kristen Scott Thomas pulled out all of the stops when she attended the BFI London Film Festival Awards held on Sunday night.

The 55-year-old actress defied the years in a floor-length red gown as she walked the red carpet for what would no doubt be a star-studded evening.

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Dressed to impress: Kristen Scott Thomas pulled out all of the stops when she attended the BFI London Film Festival Awards held on Sunday night

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Clearly opting for a look that offered her both comfort and style, the Four Weddings and a Funeral actress opted for a billowing T-shirt style gown in an attention-grabbing scarlet shade.

She teamed the design with satin black stilettos, add injected an extra touch of opulence with dropped earrings and cuffed bracelets on each wrist.

The British star carried her essentials in a box clutch bag, while her brunette locks were worn in a sophisticated side-parted style.

Gorgeous: The 55-year-old actress defied the years in a floor-length red gown as she walked the red carpet for what would no doubt be a star-studded evening

Red alert: Clearly opting for a look that offered her both comfort and style, the Four Weddings and a Funeral actress opted for a billowing T-shirt style gown in an attention-grabbing scarlet shade

Her make-up look was dewy and flawless with a liberal coating of mascara, a rouged cheek and a peach lipstick.

Just one of many household names on the night, other big stars at the event included Cate Blanchett and 12 Years a Slave's Chiwetel Ejiofor, who cut a dapper figure in a black suit, set off with a slick white shirt.

Last month saw both Chiwetel and Kristen named as jurors for this year's BFI London Film Festival.

Stunning: The actress wore her short locks in a side-parted style while her make-up look was dewy and flawless with a liberal coating of mascara, a rouged cheek and a peach lipstick

Lady in red: Kristen teamed the design with satin black stilettos, add injected an extra touch of opulence with dropped earrings and cuffed bracelets on each wrist

Belle of the ball: Cate Blanchett wowed in a figure-hugging white gown as she attended the BFI London Film Festival Awards at Banqueting House, Whitehall

Flawless from every angle: The actress flaunted her svelte figure in the stunning white number, which featured a full-length skirt and backless detail

Old pals: Cate was the belle of the ball as she was presented with the BFI Fellowship by her friend and The Hobbit co-star Sir Ian McKellen

The Hobbit's Martin Freeman also rocked up to the red carpet looking particularly suave in a black tuxedo with contrasting velvet green lapels.

Downton Abbey star Allen Leech, who was a juror for the ceremony's First Feature Competition sported a smart navy tuxedo, while Game of Thrones' Kate Dickie chose to change things up in an intricate floral midi-dress with chunky black boots.

This year’s ceremony will also celebrate the work of actress Cate Blanchett who will receive the BFI Fellowship, the highest accolade the BFI can bestow, for her outstanding contribution to film culture.

Cate dazzled in an embellished white gown at the ceremony after making a quick change and a dash across London, from the LFF premiere of her new movie Truth in Leicester Square.

The star was presented with the BFI Fellowship by her friend and The Hobbit co-star Sir Ian McKellen.

Suave: Other big stars at the event included 12 Years a Slave's Chiwetel Ejiofor, who cut a dapper figure in a black suit, set off with a slick white shirt

Long way from the Shire! The Hobbit's Martin Freeman also rocked up to the red carpet looking particularly suave in a black tuxedo with contrasting velvet green lapels