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A new era for film

The BFI is the lead body for film in the UK, with the ambition to create a flourishing film environment in which innovation, opportunity and creativity can thrive by:

  • Connecting audiences to the widest choice of British and world cinema
  • Preserving and restoring the most significant film collection in the world for today and future generations
  • Investing in creative, distinctive and entertaining work
  • Promoting British film and talent to the world
  • Growing the next generation of filmmakers and audiences

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BFI National Archive

Your film heritage in cinemas and online. Watch in venues around the UK, online and in BFI Mediatheques.

The BFI cares for the world's richest and most significant collection of film and television. The BFI National Archive is at the heart of this work, where we preserve almost one million titles, from the earliest silent films to new releases and digital work.

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Charles Dickens and the Magic Lantern
Charles Dickens and the Magic Lantern
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How did the Victorians manage to enjoy moving images of Charles Dickens's novels before the invention of film?

DVD & Blu-ray

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DVD & Blu-ray
Medea
A mythical tale of love, betrayal and revenge from Italy's most controversial director, Pier Paolo Pasolini.
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Molly Dineen Collection: Volume Three
The final volume of Dineen's intimate documentaries features Geri, The Lord's Tale and The Lie of the Land.
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Screening around the UK

BFI film releases and tours. Read more
Screening around the UK
Les Enfants du paradis
Marcel Carné's 1945 masterpiece returns to UK cinemas.
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Screening around the UK
This Our Still Life
Andrew Kötting's poignant portrait of his daughter.
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Screening around the UK
Meet Me in St. Louis
A delightful, classic, nostalgic, poignant, and romanticised musical film - and one of the greatest musicals ever made.
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BFI books & posters

BFI books & posters
Caché: BFI Film Classic
Catherine Wheatley examines the key themes at the heart of Michael Haneke's Caché.
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Peter Kosminsky
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Sight and Sound
News and reviews from the international film magazine
Sight and Sound
2011: The year in review
2011: The year in review
In a strong year for arthouse cinema, Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life emerged as the clear winner of the S&S poll of international critics’ best films of 2011, says Nick James.
Review: The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo
Review: The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo
Anton Bitel salutes David Fincher's thumping, pumping take on Stieg Larsson’s thrilling bestseller about the sins of patriarchy.
Review: The Artist
Review: The Artist
Tony Rayns finds novelty magic and unexpected resonances in Michel Hazanavicius's pastiche silent film.
In memoriam: The Gilbert Adair files
In memoriam: The Gilbert Adair files
Michael Brooke introduces our tribute trove of reviews, features, columns and wind-ups by the late critic and author.
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Latest news from the BFI

21
Dec
London Film Critics' Circle nominations announced
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Drive lead with 6 nominations each.
12
Dec
Ken Russell tribute screening at BFI Southbank
Guests celebrate the late director at a rare screening of The Boy Friend.
12
Dec
Missing Doctor Who episodes unveiled at BFI Southbank
Two episodes thought lost have been returned to the BBC archives.
06
Dec
BFI pledges additional £1m for film distribution and exhibition
Additional funds pledged to further widen the distribution and marketing of specialised films.
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BFI Live

Our online video channel exploring film and TV culture

Cagney & Lacey + Q&A

Cagney & Lacey + Q&A
To mark the 30th anniversary of Cagney & Lacey, stars Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless take part in an onstage interview at BFI Southbank.

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