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
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Jacques Demy’s all-sung tale of first love is a ravishing mix of music, romance and fertile cinematic invention.
Until 30 December
Screening today
Events and previews
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
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West Side Story + Screen Epiphany: intro by actor Imelda Staunton
It’s Jets vs Sharks in this tale of turbulent true love: whose side will you take?
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TV Preview: Cinderella After Ever After + Q&A with David Walliams
What did happen after the fairytale couple were married? Find out at this special screening.
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Funday TV Preview: The Tiger Who Came To Tea + Q&A with actor Clara Ross, director Robin Shaw, composer David Arnold and producer Ruth Fielding
Judith Kerr’s beloved book reaches the screen in this splendid new animation.
Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
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Musicals! The Greatest Show on Screen
Part two of our season sees musicals offering both a pure form of escape and a different perspective on the world.
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Maurice Pialat and the New French Realism
Part two of our exploration of director Maurice Pialat’s films and the impact he’s made on recent French cinema.
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Med Hondo: Africa from the Seine
Every film lover should experience the wide palette and unique vision of Med Hondo’s cinema.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Jacques Demy’s all-sung tale of first love is a ravishing mix of music, romance and fertile cinematic invention.
Until 30 December -
The Kingmaker
The matriarch of the Marcos dynasty hopes to see her political power restored, while Philippine activists fight for transparency and democracy.
Until 19 December -
Shooting the Mafia
Captivating portrait of defiant Sicilian photographer Letizia Battaglia, whose extraordinary work recorded the Mafia’s violent crimes.
Opens 14 December
25 and under
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Future Film
Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.
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£3 tickets
Introduction to £3 tickets.
Your visit
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Food and drink
A great place to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
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BFI Shop
Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
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The BFI Reuben Library
We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
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BFI Mediatheque
At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.
Calendar
BFI Riverfront will be closed all day Tuesday 17 December for a private hire.
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
To view in large format, please download or save to your device. Large print BFI Southbank Guides are also available at the Box Office - just ask a member of staff.
January 2020 Guide
January 2020 Guide calendar
December 2019 Guide
December 2019 Guide calendar