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.
December
Marlene Dietrich: Falling in love again
From Europe to Hollywood and back again, the screen’s most enduring love goddess still smoulders.
Cinematic Escapes
Lose yourself in the magic of cinema this month as we curate this special programme.
Festive Films
Going to the cinema at Christmas is a tradition on a par with turkey, tinsel and snowmen.
January
Near the Jugular
Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq look at their cinematic influences, including the films that inspired their new feature Mogul Mowgli.
Ennio Morricone
Courted by great directors to score their films, Ennio Morricone contributed to a remarkable selection of classics.
Women Make Film
Originally programmed to accompany the documentary Women Make Film, this is a rare opportunity to see some of the remarkable movies it reveals. They aren’t at the edges of film history, they are its centre, writes filmmaker Mark Cousins.
Doc’n Roll Film Festival / Sonic Cinema
Passionate about creative, compelling and unforgettable documentaries.
LOCO Shorts Weekender
Some light relief and dark humour in all-new UK comedy shorts, curated by LOCO.
London Short Film Festival 2021
LSFF returns for its 17th year delivering the best in short form. Fri 15 – Sun 24 Jan.
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25 & under
If you're aged 16 to 25, you can get £3 cinema tickets at BFI Southbank to any film, any time.