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Girlfriends

A struggling photographer feels cast adrift after her roommate moves out to get married.
From 23 July

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Events and previews

The latest film and TV, interviews and Q&As.

Sonic Cinema: World Premiere: What The Hell Is It This Time? Sparks Live in London + intro by Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright directs this full-length live Sparks concert.
Celebrating Britain’s First Black Screen Star (Illustrated overview and panel discussion)

An illustrated overview of the unique seven-decade career of Earl Cameron.
BFI & Radio Times Television Festival: The North Water + Q&A with Andrew Haigh, Sir Tom Courtenay (in person), Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (via Zoom)

Andrew Haigh’s much-anticipated story of redemption and survival.

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Wong Kar Wai

This season on Hong Kong’s great auteur is an unmissable treat, with many restorations and films rarely-seen on the big screen.
Robert Altman: American Outsider

We pay tribute to one of the most distinctive and audacious American directors.
T A P E presents: But Where Are You Really From?

A season of films celebrating filmmakers who redefine, reject and re-establish identity and heritage labels.
The cinema of Márta Mészáros

We showcase the direct and observational voice of this important director, whose films celebrate the rich tapestry of Central and Eastern European life.
Big screen classics

A collection of the best the big screen has to offer.

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Film releases

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

Mandabi

This landmark film from Ousmane Sembène takes a satirical swipe at poverty, bureaucracy and colonialism.
From 23 July
Limbo

A deadpan comedy and poignant tale of a group of refugees stuck on a Hebridean outpost.
From 30 July
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

A fascinating exploration of how childhood fame shapes a life.
From 30 July

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