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The Constant Gardener, starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, opened the 49th London Film Festival in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday.

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Weisz had arrived at the rain-sodden venue alone after Fiennes' flight from Los Angeles was delayed.

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But the actor had a warm greeting for his co-star when he did finally arrive.

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The film, based on a John Le Carre novel, is directed by the Oscar-nominated Brazilian director of City of God, Fernando Meirelles.

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Harry Potter and James Bond regular Robbie Coltrane was also in Leicester Square for the thriller's premiere.

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Pop star Will Young also caught the film, ahead of its nationwide release on 11 November.