BFI Southbank

Four screens open seven days a week for the widest choice of great films.

 
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Seasons

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

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Previews and events

Talent Q&As, special events and a chance to catch the latest film and TV before anyone else.

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner + Q&A with Ariyon Bakare and Michael Balogun

Sidney Poitier was at the peak of his fame – and exuding considerable charm – in this hit comedy of interracial marriage.

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Mario Van Peebles in Conversation

The multi-award winning filmmaker joins us to discuss his career.

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A Warm December + Q&A with actor, filmmaker and photographer Esther Anderson

Sidney Poitier plays a doctor who falls in love with a mysterious woman in this poignant romance.

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New releases

The best new cinema for you to enjoy.

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Re-releases

A selection of key classics – many newly restored.

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Big screen classics

The timeless films we urge you to see.

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Families

Ideal screenings for ages 4 to 12.

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Regular programme

Explore our regular programme of world cinema, archive and experimental film.

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BFI Future Film Festival

The UK’s largest festival for emerging filmmakers – 20 February to 6 March

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Plan your visit

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BFI on YouTube

Enjoy exclusive Q&As and access to one of the world's best moving-picture archives.

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