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2025

September and early October at BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX

The programme for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX for September and early October 2025 begins with Ridley Scott: Building Cinematic Worlds. BFI Fellow Ridley Scott has helped define the modern blockbuster with a prodigious, wide-ranging and technologically innovative body of feature work alongside a successful career in TV production and commercials across more than 60 years. His films range...


22nd July 2025
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August 2025 programme for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX

Presented in partnership with Cinecittà and the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture of Italy, this season celebrates more than 70 years of Sophia Loren’s career as a star, style icon and groundbreaking actress. Featuring numerous 4K restorations, the season highlights Loren’s versatility and magnetism through her work in...


27th June 2025
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July 2025 programme for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX

Launching a two-month season on 4 July, Moviedrome: Bringing the Cult TV Series to the Big Screen celebrates the influential BBC2 series that introduced audiences to the weird and wonderful world of cult cinema. Between 1988 and 2000, Moviedrome aired over 200 films, accompanied by insightful introductions from hosts Alex Cox and later Mark Cousins....


27th May 2025
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2024

September 2024 highlights at BFI Southbank

Martin Scorsese Selects Hidden Gems of British Cinema The BFI Southbank programme for September and early October 2024 begins with Martin Scorsese Selects Hidden Gems of British Cinema. These films are drawn from a list of titles handpicked by legendary director Martin Scorsese that highlight many of his personal favourites from the history...


25th July 2024
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August 2024 at BFI Southbank

The BFI Southbank programme for August 2024 begins with Stop Motion: Celebrating Handmade Animation on the Big Screen, supported by headline partner LAIKA. This major season, taking place at BFI Southbank from 1 August to 9 October and featuring free screenings for children under 16, will celebrate the singular magic...


19th June 2024
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Stop-motion animation season coming to BFI Southbank

Stop Motion: Celebrating Hand-Crafted Animation on the Big Screen, supported by headline partner Laika, is our major new season taking place from 1 August from 9 October with free film screenings for children under 16. Running in parallel, a free exhibition at BFI Southbank, Laika: Frame x Frame, will showcase the art,...


15th May 2024
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Discomfort Movies Season at BFI Southbank

When it comes to film viewing, most people seek comfort in movies that offer escapism and a soothing experience. However, there is another side to cinema that challenges our emotions and pushes the boundaries of discomfort. The BFI Southbank is set to host a season called “Discomfort Movies” from 1...


1st May 2024
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2023

BFI Southbank February 2024 Programme Highlights

The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced an exciting lineup of events and screenings for February 2024 at BFI Southbank. From special appearances by renowned directors and actors to curated seasons dedicated to influential filmmakers, this month promises to be a treat for film enthusiasts. Let’s explore the programme highlights...


22nd December 2023
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BFI Southbank announce programme for August 2023

BFI Southbank today announces the programme for August 2023, including REBEL CINEMA: OUSMANE SEMBÈNE AT 100, a rare opportunity to explore the rich filmography of a giant of African cinema, on the occasion of his centenary. Titles will include Sembène’s feature debut BLACK GIRL (1966), the first film he was...


26th June 2023
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BFI Southbank July 2023 Programme

Monday 22 May 2023, London. BFI Southbank today announce the programme for July 2023, beginning with a major new season of screenings, talks, special events and singalongs to mark the centenary of The Walt Disney Company. A two-month season, MAKING MAGIC: 100 YEARS OF DISNEY, will open in July with...


22nd May 2023
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BFI Southbank June 2023 Programme

Tuesday 18 April 2023, London. BFI Southbank today announce the programme for June 2023, beginning with a season dedicated to the tough-talking, single-minded and impeccably dressed women who starred in the films of Howard Hawks. RAZOR SHARP: THE FABULOUS WOMEN OF HOWARD HAWKS will be a month-long season celebrating the...


18th April 2023
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BFI Southbank announce May Programme

BFI Southbank today announce the programme for May 2023, including DARIO ARGENTO: DOORS INTO DARKNESS, presented in partnership with Cinecittà and celebrating the hugely influential filmmaker behind SUSPIRIA (1977), DEEP RED (1975), TENEBRAE (1982) and many more. Argento will appear onstage to talk about his work during Dario Argento in...


20th March 2023
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