BFI Southbank

Events and previews

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

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  The Guilty Feminist Live!

  Join Frances-White and her special guests to discuss films and hot topics.

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  Preview: American Animals + Q&A with director Bart Layton

  A kinetic heist film about a group of dissatisfied university students planning to steal priceless books.

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  Distant Voices, Still Lives + Q&A with writer/director Terence Davies

  Terence Davies’ loving portrait of working-class Liverpool, starring Pete Postlethwaite.

Film and TV seasons

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

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  Fierce: The Untameable Joan Crawford (Part One)

  A two-month season revelling in the formidable and versatile Hollywood star.

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  Pinter On Screen: Power, Sex and Politics (Part Two)

  To mark the 10th anniversary of his death, we celebrate this influential writer.

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  Animation 2018: Not Just For Adults

  This month we look at an area of British animation envied across the world: animation for children, and in particular for TV.

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  Between the Sacred and Profane: The Cinema of Jamil Dehlavi

  A weekend of events featuring and focussing on this talented independent filmmaker.

Film releases

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

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    Heathers

    What’s your damage, Heather?
    Until 23 August

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    Maurice

    This sumptuous period drama from James Ivory offers romance and heartbreak in the English countryside.
    Until 22 August

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    Apostasy

    A deeply religious family must decide whether to stick by their relation or abandon her.
    Until 16 August

25 and under

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  Future Film

  Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.

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  £3 tickets

  Introduction to £3 tickets.