The BFI National Archive has one of the most important film and TV collections in the world. Choose from a selection of 11,000 titles that cover 120 years of British life, and the history and art of film.

About the BFI We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK‘s lead organisation for film and the moving image.

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The BFI looks after one of the largest and most important collections of film and television in the world. Its teams of experts ensure that the collection is preserved and developed for future generations and …

In 1952, the Sight and Sound team had the novel idea of asking critics to name the greatest films of all time. The tradition became decennial, increasing in size and prestige as the decades passed. The …

Situated at London Waterloo, BFI IMAX is the biggest screen in Britain.

The greatest global cinema on demand. Rent the latest releases, subscribe to classics and explore the best from the BFI, national and regional archives.

BFI Southbank has four screens open seven days a week for the widest choice of great films. Eat, shop and study in a safe, scenic riverside landmark

Feb 17, 2026 · 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival full programme announced Among the lineup are 31 world premieres including Madfabulous, Washed Up and Hunky Jesus, alongside the …

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