BFI Southbank
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.
Now on
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Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly heads up a sparkling cast in the most beloved of all movie musicals. We dare you not to smile…
Until 31 October
Screening today
Events and previews
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
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Rome Is Burning: The Legacy of American Independent Shirley Clarke + discussion
We screen three of Clarke’s groundbreaking films, followed by a discussion with special guests.
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Happy Birthday, Mr Paul! + intro by BFI curator Bryony Dixon
Learn about the origins of the film studio, established by RW Paul in north London.
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Gene Kelly: The Legacy - An Evening with Patricia Ward Kelly
Gene Kelly’s widow joins us for this unmissable event about one of Hollywood’s greatest performers.
Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
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Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen
Dust off your dancing shoes, practice your scales and join us for some heart-lifting movies, special events and joyful singalongs.
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Maurice Pialat and the New French Realism
A two-part exploration of an uncompromising director and the impact he’s made on recent French cinema and its actors.
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American Independent: A Focus on Shirley Clarke
Our monthly Experimenta programme gives you a chance to explore this boundary-pushing, influential filmmaker.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
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Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly heads up a sparkling cast in the most beloved of all movie musicals. We dare you not to smile…
Until 31 October -
Judy
Renée Zellweger gives the performance of her life as the troubled Judy Garland of the 1960s.
Until 30 October -
Bait
A tale of a Cornish fisherman at odds with gentrification, and his own family, stunningly shot on black and white 16mm.
Until 29 October
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.
Your visit
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Food and drink
A great place to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
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BFI Shop
Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
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The BFI Reuben Library
We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
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BFI Mediatheque
At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.
Calendar
Our two secondary entrances are now closed. Access to BFI Southbank will be through the Riverfront and Theatre Avenue entrances.
25 & under
If you're aged 16 to 25, you can get £3 cinema tickets at BFI Southbank to any film, any time.
BFI Southbank Guide
To view in large format, please download or save to your device. Large print BFI Southbank Guides are also available at the Box Office - just ask a member of staff.
October/November 2019 Guide
October/November 2019 Guide calendar