Festival of Britain
75 years ago, the Festival of Britain saw the South Bank overhauled and invigorated with new buildings, new ideas and the promise of a new era. Alongside our season Great Expectations, a focus on British cinema during the post-war era, we’re looking back on our origins as a venue and the optimistic futurism of that moment. From the dreamers of 1951 to the youth of today…
Rip It Up
Young curators and speakers lead a takeover, exhibiting work by and about young people.
Bend It Like Beckham
The winner of our 25 and Under vote is equal parts romcom, sports movie and coming of age tale, the ultimate 00s teen flashback.
The Happy Family + intro
A family take a stand against the building of a new Britain, in this comedy of London life.
Festival of Britain: Through the Eyes of the Archive
See how the BFI National Archive has captured the Festival of Britain.
BFI Riverfront will be closed on Wednesday 3 June. BFI Southbank will be closed Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June due to a private event.
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