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Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival

Bringing you the best new Indian & South Asian independent cinema.

17 - 19 June

Screening today

All events and previews

Events and previews

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

The Warriors + intro by director Asif Kapadia

This underrated cult classic pits warring New York street gangs against each other in a battle for justice.
London Short Film Festival 2021

LSFF returns for its 17th year delivering the best in short form.
African Odysseys: Ultraviolence + Q&A with director Ken Fero and contributor Janet Alder

Ken Fero’s follow up to his groundbreaking film Injustice sadly feels as timely as ever.

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Dream Palace

We celebrate getting back in to the cinema with some of our favourite filmmakers and friends.
Robert Altman

We pay tribute to one of the most distinctive and audacious American directors.
Her Voice: Black Women from the Spotlight to the Screen

We invite you to revel in the artistry of these amazing Black women performers.
Big screen classics

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

All film releases

Film releases

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

After Love

Joanna Scanlan is extraordinary as a recent widow uncovering a secret.
From 4 June
Fargo

Long before the spin-off TV series appeared, the Coens’ tale of kidnapping and murder was quickly recognised as a modern classic.
From 11 June
The Reason I Jump

Enjoy this immersive and thought-provoking documentary about seeing the world differently.
From 18 June

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