BFI Southbank

Four screens open seven days a week for the widest choice of great films.

 
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Seasons

Curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.

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Previews and events

Talent Q&As, special events and a chance to catch the latest film and TV before anyone else.

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Preview: Subject + Q&A with Camilla Hall, Jennifer Tiexiera and Margaret Ratliff

A thought-provoking dive into the ethics and potential exploitations behind documentary filmmaking.

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Blue Jean + Q&A with Georgia Oakley and Hélène Sifre

This stunning social realist drama following a closeted teacher in Thatcher’s Britain feels like an instant classic.

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Neil Brand presents Laurel and Hardy

Follow the extraordinary story of Laurel and Hardy in the company of Neil Brand.

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New releases

The best new cinema for you to enjoy.

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Re-releases

A selection of key classics – many newly restored.

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Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time 2022

Catch some of the greatest films ever made on the big screen.

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Families

Ideal screenings for ages 4 to 12.

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Regular programme

Explore our regular programme of world cinema, archive and experimental film.

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BFI Future Film Festival

The 2023 festival will take place both in-person and online from 16 to 19 February 2023.

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Sight and Sound

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BFI on YouTube

Enjoy exclusive Q&As and access to one of the world's best moving-picture archives.

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