Documentary

Showcasing the range and creative daring of documentary filmmaking, with prints from the vast non-fiction collection in the BFI National Archive.

Dont Look Back

We celebrate D.A. Pennebaker’s centenary with his landmark film following Bob Dylan on his 1965 tour of England, which heralded Dylan’s burgeoning iconic status.

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The Grierson Sisters: Today We Live

We celebrate the innovative films of Ruby and Marion Grierson, sisters of revered documentarian John Grierson.

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Sound and Image 2: The Visual Documentary

Prepare for total immersion. No dialogue. No commentary. Just images, brilliantly set to music and ambient sound.

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