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.
Marighella
Carlos Marighella (Seu Jorge) fights for justice in the face of human rights abuses, following a military coup in Brazil in 1964.
Cold Case Hammarskjöld + intro and presentation by Tony Warner, director of Black History Walks, Chair of the African Odysseys steering committee
This provocative documentary investigates the mystery surrounding the death of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld.
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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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.
A Question of Adultery + intro by BFI Curator Josephine Botting
Anthony Steel plays a racing driver tormented by inadequacy, and Julie London co-stars in her only British movie appearance.
Seniors
Free and paid matinees, and talks for the over-60s. Programmed by David Somerset.
Seniors’ Free Matinee: Champagne Charlie
A nostalgic, comic and vibrant re-creation of the Victorian music hall.
Seniors’ Paid Matinee: It’s a Wonderful Life
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without this beautiful film on the big screen.
Seniors’ Free Matinee: Personal Services
Terry Jones of Monty Python fame directed this 1980s hit based on true events.
Silent Cinema
Enjoy the best international restorations, often with a live musical accompaniment. Programmed by Bryony Dixon.
The Wit and Wisdom of AA Milne + intro by BFI Curator Bryony Dixon
A rare chance to experience more of AA Milne’s unique humour in two silent comedies and a wonderful animation.
Terror Vision
The darker side of cinema; films that will horrify and astound. Programmed by Michael Blyth.
Hardware
An ex-marine brings home a discarded robot head, and that’s when things get bloody…
Woman with a Movie Camera
We celebrate women’s contribution to cinema and spotlight female stories.
Woman with a Movie Camera Preview: Slalom
A bracing coming-of-age drama about abuse and exploitation in high-performance sport.
Preview: Coded Bias + Recorded Q&A with director Shalini Kantayya
A timely documentary delving into the consequences and dangers of biases in facial-recognition software.
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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.