Regular programme
Our regular programme includes world cinema, archive, experimental and much more…
African Odysseys
Inspirational films by and about the people of Africa, from archive classics to new cinema and docs. Programmed by David Somerset.
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African Odysseys presents: UK Premiere: Marighella + intro by writer and publisher Victor Fraga
A portrait of African-Brazilian poet and politician Carlos Marighella, wonderfully played by Seu Jorge.
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Supported by Film Africa
Film Africa is London’s biennial festival and year-round programme celebrating the best African cinema brought to you by the Royal African Society.
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BFI Flare
LGBTQ+ films and events.
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire
This beautifully observed romance, burning with passion and defiance, will have you bewitched.
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Water Lilies
Céline Sciamma’s debut feature explores the sexual awakenings and complex friendships of a trio of teenagers.
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Bound
A seductive neo-noir and cult classic centring on lesbian desire in dangerous circumstances.
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Bound + intro by Willow Catelyn Maclay, writer and film critic MUBI Notebook (via Skype)
A seductive neo-noir and cult classic centring on lesbian desire in dangerous circumstances.
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Mädchen in Uniform
This suggestive early talkie from Germany is a landmark in queer cinema history.
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Pariah + intro by film writer and programmer Grace Barber-Plentie
Dee Rees’ compelling indie movie about a young black girl’s sexual awakening.
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Pariah
Dee Rees’ compelling indie movie about a young black girl’s sexual awakening.
Experimenta
Artist film and alternative moving-image culture; works that break with convention. Programmed by William Fowler.
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Klaus Lutz: Performances for Screens
Discover the work of this enigmatic Swiss artist, and prepare to have your mind blown.
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Relaxed Screening: Illuminating the Wilderness + discussion with artists and makers from Project Art Works
A group of neuro-diverse artists, filmmakers and families explore the Scottish Highlands and interpret the landscape in fascinating ways.
BFI Future Film
Future Film is the BFI’s exciting monthly programme of screenings, workshops, competitions and ticket offers for 16-25 year olds.
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Future Film for 16-25 year olds
See our Future Film activities.
Podcasts Live!
Your podcast favourites, live and un-edited.
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Films to Be Buried With
Comedian-actor-writer-plumber Brett Goldstein hosts a live version of his hit podcast, with special guest.
Projecting the Archive
A rare chance to see rediscovered British features from the BFI National Archive. Programmed by Josephine Botting. In honour of Dr Clifford Shaw.
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Marry Me + intro by BFI Curator Josephine Botting
Eight lonely hearts join a marriage bureau in search of love.
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The Blue Lagoon + intro by BFI Curator Josephine Botting
Jean Simmons exudes natural charm in this Technicolor vision of young love on a desert island.
Seniors
Free and paid matinees, and talks for the over-60s. Programmed by David Somerset.
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Seniors’ Paid Matinee: The Elephant Man + intro by author and lecturer Graham Rinaldi
This 40-year-old, multi award-winning film is now newly restored in digital 4K, overseen by director David Lynch.
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Seniors’ Free Matinee: Underground + intro
This 1920s silent thriller sees a love-triangle play out in the London underground.
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Seniors’ Free Matinee: It Always Rains on Sunday + intro
A married woman’s former lover returns, looking to hide out, but should she help him?
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Seniors’ Paid Matinee: The Outlaw Josey Wales + intro
Josey Wales and his band of outsiders find themselves in danger in Eastwood’s stunning western.
Silent Cinema
Enjoy the best international restorations, often with a live musical accompaniment. Programmed by Bryony Dixon.
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Kinoteka Film Festival Closing Night Gala: Forbidden Paradise with live score by Marcin Pukaluk
Pola Negri stars in this newly restored Ernst Lubitsch feature, presented here with a brilliant live score.
Sonic Cinema
Music-inspired films and events. Programmed by Tim Stevens.
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Sonic Cinema: Alessandro Cortini presents Volume Massimo
A special live audio-visual show from Italian composer Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails), who presents his new solo album, Volume Massimo.
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BFI Blu-ray/DVD Launch: It Couldn’t Happen Here + Q&A with Neil Tennant, director Jack Bond and choreographer Arlene Phillips
Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys joins an illustrious panel to discuss this 80s pop road-movie.
Bug
A perfect synergy of comedy, music videos and adventures on the internet.
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BUG: Supergrass + on-stage interview with Supergrass (March)
Adam Buxton hosts this special edition of BUG and revisits the band’s greatest hits and videos.
Terror Vision
The darker side of cinema; films that will horrify and astound. Programmed by Michael Blyth.
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Tourist Trap
A group of teens become trapped in a remote museum full of grotesque mannequins.
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Hardware
An ex-marine makes a big mistake when he brings home a discarded robot head for his sculptor girlfriend.
Woman with a Movie Camera
We celebrate women’s contribution to cinema and spotlight female stories.
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International Women’s Day Preview: The Perfect Candidate + Q&A with director Haifaa Al-Mansour
An overworked female doctor decides to do the unheard of – running for a seat on the council in a small Saudi town.
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International Women’s Day Preview: Misbehaviour + intro by director Philippa Lowthorpe, producer Suzanne Mackie and guests TBA
Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star in this story about the infamous 1970 Miss World contest.
BFI Southbank events and screenings cancelled or postponed
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that we have taken the decision to close BFI Southbank.
Read more about the BFI Southbank closure
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Our two secondary entrances are now closed. Access to BFI Southbank will be through the Riverfront and Theatre Avenue entrances.
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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April 2020 Guide
April 2020 Guide calendar
March 2020 Guide
March 2020 Guide calendar