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A four-screen cinema venue showing a huge selection of classic and contemporary films each year, with new and re-releases, film seasons, and director and actor retrospectives.

COVID-19 statement - BFI Southbank

Firstly, a big thank you to our family of audiences, members and supporters. We have never been more grateful to have you at our side.

While BFI Southbank is temporarily closed, we are working harder than ever to bring our programmes to you and ensure our global film community can stay connected at this time.

Details on how you can enjoy BFI at home with BFI Player, Sight & Sound, special digital events and more are included below.

As a charity, every gesture of support for the BFI helps us to continue our work through this period of closure. If you are able, please consider making a donation or becoming a supporter

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