10 great British films of 1976
If the 1970s generally tend to be viewed as the decade that quality forgot...
The Saucy British Comedy that Sold Out Cinemas
Box, who with his wife Muriel also wrote the screenplay, once again proves himself as sound a showman...
Brigitte Bardot (1934 to 2025)
Explore Brigitte Bardot's standout films, including 'And God Created Woman', celebrating her as a pre-feminist icon. Discover more @ BFI....
Guillermo del Toro to receive a BFI Fellowship
The BFI today announces that it is honouring filmmaker Guillermo del Toro with its highest accolade, a BFI Fellowship...
British Independent Film Awards 2025: the winners in full
Harry Lighton’s BDSM drama Pillion was given the top prize at this year’s British Independent Film Awards...
Tom Cruise pays a visit to the BFI National Archive
Hollywood icon Tom Cruise paid a visit to the BFI National Archive last week...
Inside the Archive #44
On Sunday 21 September, we welcomed over 300 visitors to the BFI National Archive...
A great Hammer horror from every year
On 2 May 1957, a very special film was released in London cinemas. The Curse of Frankenstein...
BFI National Lottery Funding Plan launched for 2026 to 2029
The BFI today announces the BFI National Lottery Funding Plan 2026-2029...
Sophie Willan to host The Great British Sewing Bee
BBC Factual Entertainment has announced a change at the helm of The Great British Sewing Bee...
Terence Davies Celebration
One of British cinema’s most singular filmmakers, Terence Davies will be celebrated...
Full Programme Announced for BFI LFF 69
The LFF will present a captivating and diverse programme of 247 features, shorts, series and immersive works...
69th BFI London Film Festival – Screen Talks
This year’s line-up of Screen Talks includes an interview with Daniel Day-Lewis...
The Films of Frederick Wiseman
The BFI announces today a forthcoming comprehensive retrospective...
BFI Player’s September 2025 line-up
Thirty-two films in 30 days. A hectic month with multiple connections...
UK premiere of Julia Jackman’s 100 Nights of Hero
The 69th BFI London Film Festival (8 to 19 October) in partnership with American Express...
Inside the Archive #39
On 22 July, myself and fellow film conservator Lynn Loo presented a workshop...
BFI announces Too Much: Melodrama on Film
The BFI today announces a new season celebrating the vivid visual language of film melodrama...
Jay Kelly announced as Cunard Gala
The 69th BFI London Film Festival (8 to 19 October) in partnership with American Express...
Official Competition Films Announced
The 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express...
Inside the Archive #38
Ever wondered what the BFI National Archive looked like during the 1960s?...
The Ice Tower to be released by BFI Distribution
BFI Distribution announces that The Ice Tower, co-written and directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović...
Laura Mulvey to receive a BFI Fellowship
The BFI is celebrating the influential filmmaker, author, theorist and academic Laura Mulvey...
UK Premiere of Hikari’s Rental Family Announced
The 69th BFI London Film Festival (8 to 19 October) in partnership with American Express...
Inside the Archive #37
Over two days in July, members of the BFI National Archive Access Team took part in a ‘firebreak’...
Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases for October and November 2025
Our October and November 2025 releases on Blu-ray and 4K UHD are a wonderfully mixed selection...