Young British stars Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield are to open the 54th BFI London Film Festival with their highly-anticipated film Never Let Me Go.

The stars will attend the European premiere of the drama, which will mark the opening gala of the London’s 2010 film festival on October 13.

Directed by One Hour Photo’s Mark Romanek the film is based on the highly acclaimed, best-selling novel by Kazuo Ishiguro and adapted for the screen by British author and screenwriter Alex Garland.

Oscar nominees Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield (who recently won the coveted role as the new Spider-Man) star as friends who grew up together at in a lovely English boarding school.

While at school the trio discover a dark secret about their future, and are then forced to come to grips with their sheltered past as adults in the real world, while confronting the deep feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threaten to pull them apart.

Sandra Hebron, the Festival’s Artistic Director said: “It is a great pleasure to be able to open the festival with a film as accomplished and imaginative as Never Let Me Go. It combines impeccable filmmaking, outstanding performances and a deeply moving story, and I couldn’t wish for a stronger or more appropriate opening night.”

Director Romanek said: “I think I can speak for the entire cast and crew when I say that we are deeply honoured and excited to have been selected to open this year’s festival.

“For me personally, it seems the perfect way to celebrate the conclusion of an incredible filmmaking experience in the UK.”

Never Let Me Go is due to be released in the UK on January 14 2011.

The 54th BFI London Film Festival runs from October 13-28.

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Remember the adorable actress Carey Mulligan? She co-starred with Keira in Pride & Prejudice. She played her sister, Kitty.

Apparently Carey is dating Shia LeBeouf… beautiful couple!

Anyhoo, Carey names Keira Knightley as her acting inspiration, calling her time filming Pride & Prejudice a “mad hippie summer,” and saying that Keira is still “amazing” for her.

For more great screencaps from Pride & Prejudice, see the galleries.

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