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
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La dolce vita
An era-defining fresco of life among the glitterati in early 1960s Rome.
Until 26 January
Screening today
Events and previews
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
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London Short Film Festival 2020
LSFF returns for its 17th year delivering the best in short form. Fri 10 – Sun 19 Jan.
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Nights of Cabiria + intro by filmmaker Carol Morley
Giulietta Masina delivers another unforgettable performance as a plucky Roman prostitute.
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Girlfight + Skype Q&A with director Karyn Kusama
Karyn Kusama joins us via Skype for a 20th-anniversary screening of her debut, starring Michelle Rodriguez.
Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
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Fellini
Enjoy the start of a two-month season on one of world cinema’s most exuberantly playful filmmakers.
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Carole Lombard: The Brightest Star
We celebrate a bright, shining star of the silver screen with a selection of her best films, from the ‘origins’ of screwball to dazzlingly delightful romcoms.
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Fay Weldon
We celebrate the groundbreaking TV work of Britain’s first lady of feminist fiction, and welcome her to the BFI stage.
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London Short Film Festival 2020
LSFF returns for its 17th year delivering the best in short form.
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Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year in a variety of genres, from the traditional New Year’s fare of comedy-drama, to popular new documentary.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
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Uncut Gems
Adam Sandler is a fast-talking New York jewellery dealer in this adrenaline-pumping crime thriller by Good Time (2017) directors Josh and Benny Safdie.
Until 26 January -
Waves
This new drama is sure to be one of the most distinctive and innovative films that you’ll see this year.
Until 23 January -
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
This fascinating documentary, narrated by Jodie Foster, is a tribute to a little-known movie pioneer.
Until 21 January
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.
February 2020 Guide
February 2020 Guide calendar
January 2020 Guide
January 2020 Guide calendar