Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
Find out more about BFI Southbank’s new programme structure.
June
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Playing the Bitch
Join us for a filmic exploration of tough, difficult female characters and the actors who traditionally play them.
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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Weimar Cinema 1919-1933 (Part 2)
Weimar cinema wasn’t just dazzling entertainment, it also sought to change the world.
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The Original Sin of Claire Denis
We showcase selected works from a filmmaker who revels in sensuality, atmosphere and the highs and lows of human nature.
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Refugee Week
You, me and those who came before. Celebrating the contribution of refugees to the UK, 17-23 June.
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Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival
Bringing you the best new Indian and South Asian independent cinema 21-29 June.
July
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Nineties
Explosive, transformative and challenging cinema and TV – that’s the nineties we want to explore and celebrate.
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Salon Mexico: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema
With stars, directors and films to rival Hollywood, Mexican cinema of the 30s-50s saw a surge in production, from music-infused dramas to romance and thrillers.
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African Odysseys: How We Dream to Change the World
An exploration of the life, times and legacy of Horace Ové.
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Focus on Agnès Varda
We’ve selected these three films for you to revisit – all of which feature prominently in her latest release Varda by Agnès.
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LOCO London Comedy Film Festival
Enjoy a weekend of LOLs with the best comedy shorts, the new Horrible Histories movie and the anniversary of When Harry Met Sally…
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Kubrick: Back by popular demand
A few extra screenings to thrill and delight you...
August
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Cary Grant: Britain’s Greatest Export
A two-month season devoted to ‘our man in Hollywood’, an actor oozing charm, charisma and impressive range.
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No Direct Flight
Through film, music and VR, we chart how the digital world has brought African culture and aesthetics closer to the rest of the world.
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Nineties (Part 2)
Witness the work of these ‘new kids on the block’ – a disruptive cinematic force with plenty to say.
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SOUL Fest
Bringing you the best of black British film talent, 30-31 August.
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
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August 2019 Guide
August 2019 Guide calendar
July 2019 Guide
July 2019 Guide calendar