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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A Streetcar Named Desire
Kazan’s game-changing film of Tennessee Williams’ stage hit brought Brando – and the Method – to the attention of filmgoers worldwide.
Until 23 February
Screening today
Events and previews
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
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Preview: Greed
Michael Winterbottom’s hilarious and deliciously unsubtle satire tears into the filthy rich.
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TV Preview: Flesh and Blood + Q&A with actors Imelda Staunton, Francesca Annis and Stephen Rea, writer Sarah Williams, and director Louise Hooper
Years of secrets, rivalries and betrayals come to the surface in ITV’s major new drama.
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Little Joe + Jessica Hausner in Conversation
The acclaimed director takes to the BFI stage to discuss her impressive career.
Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
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Fellini (Part 2)
Part two of our season on one of world cinema’s most unashamedly autobiographical filmmakers.
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Elia Kazan: The Actors’ Director (Part 1)
Be awed by the brilliant performances that Kazan elicited throughout his directing career, in our two-month season featuring Brando, Dean, Hepburn, Kerr and many more.
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The Cinema of Jessica Hausner
We celebrate one of the most distinctive European filmmakers working today, and welcome her to the BFI stage.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
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Parasite
This international box-office hit is a darkly comic, twisty rollercoaster ride.
Until 26 February -
A Streetcar Named Desire
Kazan’s game-changing film of Tennessee Williams’ stage hit brought Brando – and the Method – to the attention of filmgoers worldwide.
Until 23 February -
Bait
Stunningly shot in black-and-white 16mm is this tale of a Cornish fisherman’s struggle to protect his ways.
Further screenings until 27 February
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.
BFI Bar & Kitchen will be closed from 2pm on Thurs 13 Feb for a private event.
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.
March 2020 Guide
March 2020 Guide calendar
February 2020 Guide
February 2020 Guide calendar