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.

On now

The Piano

Jane Campion’s powerful, multi-Oscar-winning drama about a mute woman whose passions are unleashed.
Until 28 June

Screening today

All events

Events and previews

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

Marco Bellocchio in Conversation

Your chance to hear from one of the most distinguished and original Italian filmmakers.
Preview: The Endless + Q&A with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead

Two brothers who escaped a cult are drawn back in by a mysterious message…
Preview: Whitney

An intimate portrait of Whitney Houston, a woman both blessed and cursed with her incredible talent.

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Agnès Varda: Vision of an Artist

Take a closer look at the work of this pioneering artist and visionary.
Ida Lupino: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Star

Marvel at the many talents of Ida Lupino; more than just a movie star.
Animation 2018: The Female Pioneers

It’s time to celebrate women with a rostrum camera, and the diverse, provocative films made by female animators.
Marco Bellocchio Weekender

A special weekend celebrating the Italian actor-writer-director.
Close Up: Ava DuVernay

Compelling and urgent voices in contemporary cinema.
Refugee Week 2018

Celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, from 18-24 June.
Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival (LIFF)

The best new Indian and South Asian independent cinema, from 21-29 June.

All film releases

Film releases

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

- The Piano
  
  Jane Campion’s powerful, multi-Oscar-winning drama about a mute woman whose passions are unleashed.
  Until 28 June
- Arcadia
  
  A compelling folk horror/archive film with a score by members of Portishead and Goldfrapp.
  Until 5 July
- Vagabond
  
  Sandrine Bonnaire stars in this heartbreaking account of a defiant, free-spirited woman.
  Opens 29 June

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

A great place 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.