Lawrence of Arabia was selected as a film to show future generations
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The British Film Institute is searching for classic films of the future to mark its 75th anniversary.
The organisation has kicked off its hunt by asking 75 prominent people to choose a film they would like to show to future generations.
Sir Roger Moore chose Lawrence of Arabia, while Little Britain star Matt Lucas nominated Billy Elliott.
Film fans are being asked to make their choices on the BFI's website. The top movies will be announced in October.
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett chose Russian science fiction film Stalker, while veteran actor Leslie Phillips put forward Empire of the Sun, starring Christian Bale.
The BFI is asking for films that have something important to say about our society to generations of the future rather than favourite cinema picks.
Nominations - along with the reasons for choosing a film - can be made online until 30 September.
The top five films for the future will be screened at the BFI on London's South Bank in January 2009, with plans to show them at regional cinemas at a later date.
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