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Katharine Hepburn

This dynamic talent blazed a trail for Hollywood women and gave us a delightful screen legacy.
Eric Rohmer

It’s time to reassess one of film’s most consistently rewarding artists.
Věra Chytilová

In our tribute to one of the key filmmakers of the 60s, we pay homage to Chytilová’s consistent moral vision and innovation.
TV’s Forgotten dramas

Rediscover a variety of classic plays that have rarely been seen since their original transmission.

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

Preview: The Face of an Angel + Michael Winterbottom Q&A

A filmmaker struggles to turn a notorious real-life crime into a feature film in Michael Winterbottom’s moving new drama.

Mar 2, 2015 6:10 PM
Preview: White Bird in a Blizzard

Director Gregg Araki explores sex, mortality and adolescence in his new film.

Mar 3, 2015 8:45 PM
Preview: Top Five

Chris Rock directs and stars in this film about a comedian wanting to get serious.

Mar 17, 2015 8:30 PM

Plenty of chances for you to enjoy film classics, restorations and new releases.

The Tales of Hoffmann

Powell and Pressburger’s newly restored musical phantasmagoria is the stuff of beautiful nightmares.

27 Feb - 19 Mar
The Philadelphia Story

Cukor’s classic about a society wedding threatened by scandal is a highpoint of sophisticated Hollywood comedy.

13 Feb - 14 Mar
Life of Riley

Alain Resnais’ final film is another example of his inventiveness and wit.

6 – 19 March
Blade Runner: The Final Cut

Ridley Scott’s sci-fi opus is a grand cinematic synthesis of sound, image and thought-provoking drama that demands to be seen on the big screen.
3 - 30 Apr
German Concentration Camps Factual Survey (1945/2014)

A brilliant, thought-provoking documentary, finally complete.
16 - 29 Apr (continues in May)
Cry of the City

This vivid depiction of life in New York’s Little Italy anticipates the films of Scorsese.
17 - 30 Apr (continues in May)

More recent releases that you ought to see.

Whiplash

A musical protégé clashes with his inspirational teacher in a thrilling battle of wills.

27 Feb - 19 Mar
Maidan

A remarkable eye-witness account of the protests in Kiev’s Independence Square.

20 Feb - 5 Mar
Testament of Youth

Vera Brittain’s emotive WWI memoir is beautifully translated to film.

6 - 19 Mar

Monthly screenings of experimental, archive, family, international and LGBT content.

African Odysseys

Inspirational films by and about the people of Africa, from archive classics to new cinema.
Essential Experiments

A monthly slot dedicated to experimental cinema.
Films and events for families

Every month we show films that are suitable for all ages, so why not bring your kids along?
BFI Flare: LGBT films and events

Enjoy classics or contemporary work in our dedicated LGBT slot.

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.
Food and drink

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