BFI Southbank

A four-screen cinema venue showing a huge selection of classic and contemporary films each year, with new and re-releases, film seasons, and director and actor retrospectives.

This week

Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm

David Lean’s sweeping classic has never looked better on the big screen.
Until 3 October

Screening today

All events

Events and previews

Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.

Blu-ray/DVD Launch: Life Is Sweet + Q&A with director Mike Leigh and actors Alison Steadman and Jane Horrocks

Mike Leigh’s sublime social comedy has a brilliant British cast including Alison Steadman and Jim Broadbent.
Preview: Blood Simple: The Director’s Cut - a 4K restoration + intro

A new restoration of the Coen brothers’ neo-noir feature debut.
The Stephen King Summit

Fans, critics, and experts converge for this landmark event exploring Stephen King on film and TV. #KingForADay

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Stephen King

One of the most frequently adapted writers in history, Stephen King is as formidable a cinematic force as he is a literary one.
Jean-Pierre Melville: Visions of the Underworld (Part 2)

With this second part of our centennial tribute to Jean-Pierre Melville, we move on to his greatest movies.
A Ton of Jazz: America’s Coolest Generation on British TV

Join us in a celebration of five music legends.
India on Film: This Land is Ours

Join us for a weekend of Sanjay Kak documentary films curated by Tajender Sagoo, director of Frank Brazil.

All film releases

Film releases

The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.

My Journey Through French Cinema

A fascinating voyage through French film history, from the 1930s through to the 70s.
Opens 15 September

Lawrence of Arabia in 70mm

David Lean’s sweeping classic has never looked better on the big screen.
Opens 22 September

25 and under

Future Film

Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.
£3 tickets

Introduction to £3 tickets.

More about BFI Southbank

Your visit

Food and drink

Two great places to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
BFI Shop

Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
The BFI Reuben Library

We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
BFI Mediatheque

At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.