Special Presentations

Join us for Experimenta, Documentary, Series, BFI Flare, Immersive and Archive Special Presentations.

Afterlives

Media artist, filmmaker and critic Kevin B. Lee presents an unflinchingly complex and thought-provoking tapestry that interrogates the many faces of violence confronting our lives.

Broken English

Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth deliver an inventive and soulful portrait of cultural icon Marianne Faithfull.

The Death of Bunny Munro

Isabella Eklöf brings her customary fearlessness, while Matt Smith swaggers and sparkles as the titular lothario in this no-holds-barred, small-screen adaptation of Nick Cave’s acclaimed novel.

Maspalomas

This gripping and frank examination of elder queer desire looks at the importance of reconciling all parts of who we are with those closest to us.

Immersive installation

NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars)

A breathtaking journey through light and sound, this immersive installation invites you to explore the cosmos – and your inner self – one luminous moment at a time.

Sholay

Ramesh Sippy’s classic ‘curry western’ combines exhilarating action, moving drama, hilarious comedy and unforgettable song and dance sequences to create one of the most beloved of all Hindi films.