Programme changes

Updated: 15 June

June Programme

The Misfits
From Fri 5 Jun p11
Please note this film contains depictions of animal cruelty.

Please note these additional screenings:
Tuner p8
Mon 15 Jun 18:15 NFT4 (DS); Wed 17 Jun 20:30 NFT4; Fri 19 Jun 12:20 NFT4; Sat 20 Jun 18:05 NFT4 (DS); Mon 22 Jun 20:30 NFT4
Audio Description available at all screenings.
Closed Captions available at screenings via WatchWord smart glasses:Thu 11 Jun 14:45 NFT4 & 20:40 NFT4; Fri 12 Jun 20:40 NFT4; Wed 17 Jun 20:30 NFT4; Fri 19 Jun 12:20 NFT4; Mon 22 Jun 20:30 NFT4
Descriptive subtitles will be presented at this screening: Mon 15 Jun 18:15 NFT4; Sat 20 Jun 18:05 NFT4

Please note these additional screenings:
>Rose of Nevada p10
Tue 16 Jun 20:30 NFT4; Thu 18 Jun 20:35 NFT4; Mon 22 Jun 18:00 NFT4 (DS); Thu 25 Jun 20:35 NFT4
Audio Description available at all screenings.
Closed Captions available at screenings via WatchWord smart glasses: Thu 11 Jun 18:15 NFT4; Tue 16 Jun 20:30 NFT4; Thu 18 Jun 20:35 NFT4; Thu 25 Jun 20:35 NFT4
Descriptive subtitles will be presented at this screening: Tue 9 Jun 18:20 NFT4; Sun 14 Jun 12:50 NFT4; Mon 22 Jun 18:00 NFT4

We are pleased to add this re-release to our programme:
Strictly Ballroom
Screenings: Wed 17 Jun 12:20 NFT4; Thu 18 Jun 18:20 NFT4; Fri 19 Jun 20:40 NFT4; Sun 21 Jun 12:30 NFT4; Thu 25 Jun 15:10 NFT4
Australia 1992. Director Baz Luhrmann. With Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson. Digital 4K. 12A. 95min. A Vertigo re-release.
Baz Luhrmann's iconic debut feature, a glittering love story on the dance floor, returns to the big screen in dazzling 4K.
Scott, a male dancer who refuses to follow the accepted rules of ballroom, rebels and creates his own style of choreography, infuriating the ballroom dancing establishment. Before he's scheduled to compete in the championships, he's forced to take up and train a new partner. Vibrant, energetic, and popping with a sensational soundtrack, Luhrmann’s classic romantic comedy-drama is a ridiculously fun and swooning celebration of self-expression.
Tickets on sale Tue 9 Jun from 12:00 to BFI Members and on general sale from 16:00

The Kid with a Bike
Mon 15 Jun 18:00 NFT3; Mon 22 Jun 20:45 NFT3 p43
We are pleased to announce this film will now be presented from a 35mm print and not Digital as advertised in the guide.

Please note this additional screening:
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Mon 15 Jun 20:45 NFT1 p17

The Second Mother + intro
Tue 16 Jun 18:10 NFT1 p26
This screening will now take place in NFT3 and the seating will be unallocated.

Preview: Cactus Pears + Q&A with director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
Tue 16 Jun 18:15 NFT2 p9
We are delighted to announce that producers Neeraj Churi and Kaushik Ray will be joining this Q&A.

Refugee Week London Premiere: Allies in Exile + Q&A
Tue 16 Jun 18:20 NFT3 p47
This screening will now take place in NFT1 and the seating will be unallocated.
We are delighted to announce that filmmaker and academic Yasmin Fedda will join director of Allies in Exile, Hasan Kattan, for this Q&A which will be hosted by documentary filmmaker and producer at Counterpoints, Ornella Mutoni.

Niagara + intro
Wed 17 Jun 20:40 NFT2 p20 We are delighted to announce this screening will have a pre-recorded intro by Christina Newland, film critic.

Boogie Nights
Thu 18 Jun 14:35 NFT3
This screening will now take place in NFT1.

The Woman of Everyone p24
Thu 18 Jun 18:00 NFT2
Please note, this film contains homophobic language.

Pierre Coffin in Conversation - Celebrating the Minions
Thu 18 Jun 18:00 NFT1
TRT 80min
The Oscar nominated Pierre Coffin talks about his career and breathing life into the Minions.
Oscar nominated director Pierre Coffin, co-directed the original trilogy of Despicable Me films along with the original Minions movie. What’s more, he voices all the Minions characters. We are delighted to welcome Pierre to talk about his work on the highest grossing animation franchise of all time with some clips from the films and a sneak peek of footage from Minions and Monsters, the latest instalment.
Tickets on sale Tue 9 Jun from 11:00 to BFI Patrons, 12:00 to BFI Members and on general sale from 16:00

Cactus Pears
From Fri 19 Jun p9
This film has been given a 15 certificate.

Due to popular demand we are delighted to add these additional screenings:
Cactus Pears + short Two Black Boys in Paradise p9br /> Fri 19 Jun 14:40 NFT4; Sat 20 Jun 14:50 NFT4; Thu 25 Jun 12:30 NFT4

Two Black Boys in Paradise
Screening with Cactus Pears from Fri 19 Jun p9
This film has been given a 15 certificate.

Ollie + Q&A
Fri 19 Jun 18:00 NFT1 p44
Please note this screening will now take place in NFT2 and the seating will be unallocated. We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Prince and the Showgirl + intro
Fri 19 Jun 18:05 NFT2 p18
Please note this screening will now take place in NFT1 and the seating will be unallocated. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We are delighted to announce that this screening will be introduced by season curator Kimberley Sheehan.

How to Marry a Millionaire
Fri 19 Jun 20:45 NFT3 p18
Please note this screening will now take place in NFT1 and the seating will be unallocated. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Breaking Away
Fri 19 Jun 20:50 NFT1 p42
Please note this screening will now take place in NFT3 and the seating will be unallocated. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Skate Kitchen
Sat 20 Jun 15:00 NFT3 p45
This screening will now be introduced by season co-curator Siobhan Browne.

We are delighted to announce this additional title to the Push Play weekender:
Mid90s + intro
Sat 20 Jun 20:50 NFT2
USA 2018. Director Jonah Hill. With Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges, Katherine Waterston, Na-kel Smith, Olan Prenatt. 84min. Digital. 15.
Jonah Hill's directorial debut takes us back to the era of tiny wheels and very big trousers.
Stevie, a 13-year-old in 1990s Los Angeles, with an empty summer and an unhappy home life seeks solace in a group of older skaters. Chasing acceptance and friendship Stevie pushes himself and those around him to the limit. Mid90s continues the coming-of-age theme prevalent throughout the season.
Contains scenes of drug use as well as homophobic, ableist and racist language.
We are delighted to announce that this screening will be introduced by members of the Skate community Have A Gd Trip.
Tickets on sale Fri 29 May from 11:00 to BFI Patrons, 12:00 to BFI Members and on general sale from 16:00.

Skate Shorts + Q&A
Sun 21 Jun 14:45 NFT3 p46
We are delighted to announce that directors Onyedi Iriele and Juliet Klottrup, as well as designer and artist Olaolu Slawn will be joining this Q&A, which will be hosted by professional skateboarder Helena Long.
Please note the short London will no longer be included in the programme. We apologise for any disappointment.
We are very pleased to announce that we will be screening this short in the programme:
Vase UK 2015. Director Jacob Harris. With Tom Knox, Nick Jensen, Sylvain Tognelli, Paul Shier, Jon Nguyen, Casper Brooker, Chris Jones. Digital. 32min

Please note this additional screening:
Boogie Nights p13
Sun 21 Jun 17:45 NFT4

Spike Jonze in Conversation live from New York
Sun 21 Jun 18:20 NFT1 p45
We are delighted to announce that this event will be hosted by journalist Farran Golding.

Seniors' Free Matinee: A Dry White Season + Intro
Mon 22 Jul 14:00 NFT1 p51
We are delighted to announce that this screening will be introduced by Patrice Robinson, film curator.

River of No Return + intro
Mon 22 Jun 18:15 NFT1 p20
We are delighted to announce this screening will have a pre-recorded intro by Christina Newland, film critic.

BFI Southbank Closure
Tue 23 Jun; Wed 24 Jun
Please note, due to a private event, the BFI Southbank will be closed on Tue 23 Jun and Wed 24 Jun.

Blue Heron
From Fri 26 Jun p10
This film has been a 12A certificate.

The Cloud-Capped Star
Sat 27 Jun 14:40 NFT1 p35
We are delighted to present the new 4K restoration of the film, carried out by the NFDC-NFAI.

The Father and the Shaman + Replikka p29
Sat 27 Jun 15:15 NFT2
Tue 30 Jun 18:10 NFT2 + intro
Please note, the short film Replikka contains scenes of nudity.
The screening on 30 June will no longer have an intro. We apologise for any disappointment.

City of God
Sun 28 Jun 15:00 NFT1 p27
Following their sell-out screenings in May, please note these additional chances to see the film.

Let’s Make Love + intro
Tue 30 Jun 18:15 NFT1 p18
We are delighted to announce that Anna Smith, broadcaster, film critic and host of Girls on Film will introduce this screening.

July Programme

Sullivan’s Travels
Thu 2 Jul 14:30 NFT2; Sat 11 Jul 11:50 NFT3; Tue 14 Jul 18:20 NFT2; Fri 24 Jul 20:50 NFT2 p36
Unfortunately, these screenings are cancelled due to an ongoing rights issue. We apologise for any disappointment.

London Indian Film Festival: Opening Night – European Premiere: 52 Blue + intro and Q&A
Thur 9 Jul 2026 18:10 NFT1 p40
We are delighted to announce that director Ali El Arabi will be joining this Q&A.

We are delighted to confirm this screening as part of the London Indian Film Festival 2026:
White Snow
Fri 10 Jul 18:15 NFT3
India 2025. Director Praveen Morchhale. With Madhu Kandhari, Bhavya Khurana, Kachoo Ahmad Khan. 81min. Digital. Urdu with English subtitles
A stirring and powerful political drama that follows a mother’s journey through the Kashmir Himalayan peaks to screen her son’s film, which has been banned by fanatics and the State for the absurd reason of causing social unrest.
Praveen Morchhale (Widow of Silence) returns to the festival with his deceptively powerful political drama. Set in Kashmir, we follow the journey of filmmaker Amir, whose short film gets banned after a complaint from a local religious leader, eventually leading to Amir’s arrest. However, his elderly mother, Fatima, is unwilling to stand by while her son is being silenced and sets off on an arduous journey with her Yak and old cathode Philips TV and a DVD player to show his film in villages across the Himalayan Mountains.

The Girls
Fri 10 Jul 18:20 NFT3 p13
This screening will now take place in NFT1.

Marilyn in Her Own Words: Marilyn on Marilyn + Norma Jean Alias Marilyn Monroe + intro
Sun 12 Jul 15:00 NFT2 p18
We are delighted to announce that this screening will be introduced by Marilyn on Marilyn director Paul Kerr.

LIFF: Aamir Khan In Conversation
Thu 16 Jul 18:00 NFT1
TRT 90min
Join one of India’s best-loved actors for a rare career conversation.
Multi-award-winning superstar actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan is one of India’s best-loved and most internationally regarded names with a dynamic career spanning over 30 years. Starting as a child actor, he went on to unforgettable roles in many hit Hindi films - Raja Hindustani, Dil Chahta Hai and Rang De Basanti, to comedy masterpieces 3 Idiots and PK. Khan’s films have continued to blend entertainment with strong societal consciousness. Aamir Khan Productions gained an Academy Award nomination for the epic Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Mr Khan gives a rare on-stage conversation about this extraordinary film and his remarkable life and career.
Tickets £22.50, concs £18.50 (Members pay £2.50 less)
Tickets on sale Fri 12 Jun from 11:00 to BFI Patrons, 12:00 to BFI Members and on general sale from 16:00

25 and Under: An introduction to John Woo
Thu 16 Jul 18:15 BFI Blue Room
TRT 60min
Are you a member of our 25 and Under scheme? Join us for a free introduction to director John Woo.
Join writer and John Woo expert Kambole Campbell for an introduction to the prolific action director. Through bullets and bloodshed, learn more about the man who influenced great Hollywood auteurs like Michael Mann and Quentin Tarantino.
Free for those aged 16-25 (please book in advance) Don’t forget to pick up your ticket for Once A Thief which screens following this talk, on Thu 16 July, 20:20 NFT2.

The Killer
Fri 17 Jul 18:05 NFT1 p32
We are delighted to announce that Vicki Brown, co-founder of the MilkTea collective, will introduce this screening.

We Crip Film Festival 18 July and 19 July
Full line-up details

The Misfits
Thu 23 Jul 14:30 NFT3 p12
This screening will now take place in NFT2.

Woman With a Movie Camera: Blue Black Permanent + intro
Thu 23 Jul 18:20 NFT3 p47
We are delighted to announce that Beth Johnston, Filmmaker, will introduce this screening.

Eve and Marilyn + Q&A with Eve Arnold’s grandson, Michael Arnold
Sun 26 Jul 15:15 NFT3 p19
Please note, tickets for this screening are £6.50.

Nostalgia
Mon 27 Jul 17:50 NFT2 p14
This screening will now take place in NFT4. We apologise for any inconvenience.