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.

On now

A Fistful of Dollars

Meet the man with no name. Danger fits him like a glove…
Until 26 April

Screening today

All events

Events and previews

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

Preview: The Rider

A young bronco rider is involved in a near-fatal accident and must decide whether to continue his dream or hang up the saddle.
A Taste of Honey + Rita Tushingham Q&A

Newcomer Rita Tushingham excelled in this story about a pregnant young woman left to fend for herself.
Africa Goes West: The Black Cowboy

Join us for an illustrated exploration of the African diaspora’s take on the classic genre.

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Woodfall: A Revolution in British Cinema

We pay tribute to the films that revolutionised British cinema.
Sergio Leone

With a number of westerns hitting our screens in 2018, it’s time to re-evaluate the work of Sergio Leone.
Modern Westerns

To tie in with our Sergio Leone season we present a few modern takes on the genre.
Animation 2018: Eastern European Experimentation

Explore the Quay Brothers’ work and influences.
Close Up: Valeska Grisebach

Compelling and urgent voices in contemporary cinema - this month we focus on Valeska Grisebach.

All film releases

Film releases

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

- 120 BPM
  
  This rousing, heartbreaking celebration of political activism is nothing short of a modern queer classic.
  Until 19 April
- A Fistful of Dollars
  
  Meet the man with no name. Danger fits him like a glove…
  Until 26 April
- Western
  
  Themes of masculinity, identity and cross-cultural understanding run through this superb new drama.
  Opens 20 April

25 and under

Future Film

Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.
£3 tickets

Introduction to £3 tickets.

More about BFI Southbank

Your visit

Food and drink

A great place to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
BFI Shop

Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
The BFI Reuben Library

We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
BFI Mediatheque

At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.

Calendar

BFI Southbank will be closed for a private hire until 17:00 Thursday 19 May. The Box Office counter will be closed until 17:00, but the BFI shop will remain open all day.