BFI Southbank

Four screens open seven days a week for the widest choice of great films.

 
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Seasons

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

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Previews and events

Talent Q&As, special events and a chance to catch the latest film and TV before anyone else.

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The Host + intro by translator and film critic Darcy Paquet

Bong Joon Ho’s breakout monster mash rejuvenates an old sci-fi trope and delivers a funny yet moving portrait of the lengths a family will go to in order to survive.

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Queer East Opening Night: Kubi + intro

Rival warlords battle to control feudal Japan in Takeshi Kitano’s mesmerising historical epic.

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Mr. Turner + Q&A with Mike Leigh and Dr Jacqueline Riding, historical advisor and authority on J.M.W. Turner

We celebrate 250 years of JMW Turner with Mike Leigh’s portrait of the great artist.

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New releases

The best new cinema for you to enjoy.

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Re-releases

A selection of key classics – many newly restored.

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Big screen classics

The timeless films we urge you to see.

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Families

Ideal screenings for ages 4 to 12.

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Regular programme

Explore our regular programme of world cinema, archive and experimental film.

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