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.
BFI Southbank is open for screenings as usual. For full details of the safety measures we have put in place please see the FAQs.
The full October/November programme is listed below.
Our bars and restaurants are open and you can pre-book a table at BFI bar and kitchen by calling 020 7401 9000, or walk up and we'll find you a table.
BFI Riverfront is open for walk-ups and you will need to download our App for service. From Sat 17 Oct you must be part of the same household or bubble to visit our cinemas or eat and drink on the premises.
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Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
Big screen classics
A collection of the best the big screen has to offer.
Near the Jugular
Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq look at their cinematic influences, including the films that inspired their new feature Mogul Mowgli.
Ennio Morricone
Courted by great directors to score their films, Ennio Morricone contributed to a remarkable selection of classics.
Play for Today at 50
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the most influential play strand on UK television.
Women Make Film
Filmmaker Mark Cousins, whose epic documentary Women Make Film: A New Road Movie through Cinema was released in May, curates a companion season.
Sonic Cinema
We’re delighted to return to the BFI Southbank in November, opening our 7th London edition in style.
Film Africa
The annual film festival celebrating the best African cinema from 30 October - 8 November.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
I Am Greta
An inspiring documentary offering insight into the real teenager behind the eco-warrior headlines.
19 October
Saint Maud
Hedonism and religious devotion clash in Rose Glass’ terrifying psychological horror movie.
23 October
Stay connected
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
BFI Player
The greatest global cinema on demand.
BFI at home
Enjoy BFI at home with thousands of free films from the BFI National Archive, alongside a programme of special events and contemporary and classic cinema on BFI Player. Get the latest updates from the BFI on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and sign up to our newsletters.
BFI Japan 2020: Over 100 years of Japanese cinema
Launching in May on BFI Player and BFI Blu-ray, followed by nationwide screenings and a landmark season at BFI Southbank.
BFI at home livestreams
Upcoming Q&As and discussions with filmmakers filmed during the Covid-19 crisis.
Latest BFI news and opinion
News, features, opinion and discussion on the world of film.
Explore Sight & Sound
Subscribe to the magazine and sign up to Sight & Sound’s new weekly newsletter – the Weekly Film Bulletin.
25 & under
If you're aged 16 to 25, you can get £3 cinema tickets at BFI Southbank to any film, any time.