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

Orphée

Jean Cocteau’s wildly imaginative allegorical reworking of the Orpheus myth is surely his greatest movie.
Until 1 November

Screening today

All events

Events and previews

Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.

TV Preview: Jane Fonda in Five Acts

An in-depth documentary sees Jane Fonda look back at her career, loves and politics.
Preview: Lizzie

A fresh new take on the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, played here by Chloe Sevigny.
Preview: Wildlife

Carey Mulligan stars in this stark and stylised look at marriage falling apart, and a new romance blossoming.

All film & TV seasons

Film and TV seasons

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

Comedy Genius

From Oct through Jan we have tons of side-splitting film and TV for you, whether you like your comedy straight-up, slapstick or smutty.
Jane Fonda: Coming of Age

Our two-month season spotlight’s Fonda’s finest screen moments, from camp space adventures to tense thrillers and moving drama.
Sight & Sound presents Fantastique: The Dream Worlds of French Cinema

Incorporating fantasy, horror and science fiction, the French fantastique genre has a weird and wonderful tradition of its own.
Rhythm and Poetry: The films of Margaret Tait

Unravel the beauty and magic of this distinct poet-filmmaker from Orkney.
Animation 2018: Richard Williams Framed Roger Rabbit

This month we celebrate Richard Williams’ 85th year and more!
Close Up: Sebastián Lelio

A compelling and urgent voice in contemporary cinema that we think you should hear.
Film Africa

The annual London film festival celebrating the best African cinema, from 2-11 November.
Underwire Film Festival

The UK’s only film festival celebrating female filmmaking talent across the crafts.
Russian Film Week

Showcasing Russian film through screenings and events.

All film releases

Film releases

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

- Orphée
  
  Jean Cocteau’s wildly imaginative allegorical reworking of the Orpheus myth is surely his greatest movie.
  Opens 22 October
- Dogman
  
  Gomorrah director Matteo Garrone presents a masterful tale of twisted friendship, not-so-petty crime and revenge.
  Opens 27 October
- Some Like It Hot
  
  Enjoy a sparkling 4K restoration of this classic, cross-dressing caper starring Curtis, Lemmon and Monroe.
  Opens 2 November

25 and under

Future Film

Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.
£3 tickets

Introduction to £3 tickets.

More about BFI Southbank

Your visit

Food and drink

A great place to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
BFI Shop

Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
The BFI Reuben Library

We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
BFI Mediatheque

At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.