Cambridge Film Festival is returning for its 43rd annual edition next month, with nearly 100 titles from around 30 countries in the line-up.

The festival, which will show a mix of international and UK cinema, takes place at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse from October 24 to 31.

Among the highlights are Andrea Arnold's coming-of-age drama Bird, starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski.

Bird, starring Barry Keoghan and Franz RogowskiBird, starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski (Image: CFF)

The festival will close with Jesse Eisenberg's comedy-drama A Real Pain, which has been wowing audiences and critics at the Sundance Film Festival.

This year's 'Gala Screenings' will feature films such as the Palme-d'Or-winning Anora, which explores the doomed relationship between an exotic dancer and the son of a Russian Oligarch, as well as Marielle Heller's Nightbitch, which stars Amy Adams and blends dark humour with social commentary.

Universal LanguageUniversal Language (Image: CFF)

In the International Festival Highlights, audiences can enjoy a diverse range of films including Universal Language, a documentary which explores the unifying power of communication across cultures, and Dahomey, a historical epic from Mati Diop, which delves into the rich history of West Africa.

Other noteworthy titles include The Teacher Who Promised The Sea, the story of an idealistic teacher set against the backdrop of Spain's political history, and Werewolf, which reimagines the werewolf myth with a contemporary twist.

Dahomey will be shown at the Cambridge Film FestivalDahomey will be shown at the Cambridge Film Festival (Image: CFF)

New to this year's festival is the Art of Action: Fierce Frames strand, which celebrates women in action films.

Featuring films such as Point Break and Yes, Madam!, the series aims to offer "a thrilling exploration of high-octane storytelling led by formidable female protagonists".

Behind the scenes, the festival will offer a CFF Industry Day for filmmakers, producers and industry professionals to discuss the future of cinema, with a series of panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

Yes, Madam!Yes, Madam! (Image: CFF)

Tickets will go on sale from www.camfilmfest.com at the end of September. 

Owen Baker, from the festival management team, said: "We are incredibly excited to present this year's line-up, which reflects the diverse and dynamic nature of global cinema today.

"From ground-breaking debuts to critically acclaimed masterpieces, there is something for all ages and tastes at CFF43."

The Teacher Who Promised The SeaThe Teacher Who Promised The Sea (Image: CFF)