Funday: Charlie and Lola – 25th Anniversary + Q&A with Lauren Child

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of these beloved characters with writer and illustrator Lauren Child.

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Little Amélie

This outstanding, richly colourful animated work is set in late 1960s Japan and presents an infant-eye view of the world.

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50th Anniversary Screening: Bugsy Malone + Q&A

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alan Parker’s musical masterpiece.

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The Wizard of Oz

The definitive version of L. Frank Baum’s children’s fantasy sees Dorothy transported to a magical realm terrorised by a wicked witch.

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The Magic Faraway Tree

A series of fantastic worlds can be discovered at the top of a magical tree in an enchanted wood in a film based on Enid Blyton’s beloved books.

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Funday: The Magic Faraway Tree

A series of fantastic worlds can be discovered at the top of a magical tree in an enchanted wood in a film based on Enid Blyton’s beloved books.

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The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues, with Master Yoda teaching young apprentice Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force.

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The Dark Crystal

This live-action fantasy is a groundbreaking work of excellence in puppetry and animatronics from the mind of Jim Henson.

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

A lonely alien is befriended by children who set out to help it return home.

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets take Manhattan and our hearts in this hilarious outing for Jim Henson’s loveable puppet ensemble.

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The Muppets

The Muppets return in this musical treat that finds them attempting to save a theatre from closure.

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The Puppetoon Movie

A selection of the finest work of George Pal is presented in this rarely seen celebration of his Puppetoon films from the 1930s and 40s.

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Strings

This extraordinary film features a stunningly realised world whose occupants’ lives literally hang from a thread.

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Under 16s £4, adults £8, no concessions (BFI Members pay £2 less).

Family screenings programmed by Justin Johnson.

Family learning activities

Film clubs and activities for children and young people

An exciting programme for children and families at BFI Southbank.

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Education events

Events throughout the year, online and at BFI Southbank.

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