Screening information

Formats

All films will be projected digitally, unless otherwise stated in the description on this website.

Subtitles

Films not in the English language will be screened with English subtitles. Details are listed on this website and in the description in the brochure (correct at time of printing and subtitles may be added after tickets are on sale). Please note some films have scenes containing English dialogue without subtitles.

Filming and audio recording

Many of the events may be photographed, filmed or audio recorded by the festival. By entering BFI Southbank, you are consenting to such filming or audio recording and its subsequent use by the BFI and trusted third parties. Please contact the venue manager if you have any concerns.

Anti-piracy policy

In the interest of the artists and creators, we take piracy very seriously and take any and all legal measures available.

Cameras are not permitted in festival screenings. Recording sound, taking pictures or filming during the screening is illegal and any person caught in the act of filming will be immediately expelled.

Unauthorised recording and streaming is prohibited on BFI Player. Advanced security measures are in place to prevent and track piracy.

Content advice

We all experience the world differently. Some films and works contain distressing themes, scenes, language and references that may be triggering to some audience members. To help you decide if a particular screening or event is for you, please see individual programme pages for content and trigger warnings (including use of flashing imagery) as well as age recommendations and certificates.

All best efforts have been made to highlight where we believe scenes, themes or storylines in the programme may be distressing to viewers. Where racial or sexualised violence is present, this is clearly indicated. We understand many people don’t want us to spoil the plot for them by identifying particularly specific themes. We also acknowledge that some films approach issues which are particularly sensitive and personal.

Our Visitor Services team can provide more detail about sensitive content on certain titles.