Celebrities turned out in their droves last night to attend the premier of designer, come director Tom Ford’s debut film. Single Man, which stars Colin Firth, is set in Los Angeles in 1962 at the height of the Cuban missile crisis. It’s based on a gay professor struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his partner.

He dwells on the past and cannot see his future as we follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters, ultimately leads him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of Jim.

The film, which has received fantastic reviews was watched by Mr Firth and his wife Livia Giuggioli, Lily Cole, Elizabeth Hurley and Kelly Hoppen to name a few. Watch the video of the premier last night with interviews by the stars and also a sneak preview of the film.

A Single Man will be out in cinemas from 12 February.