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The BFI is the UK's lead film organisation.
In its mission to achieve a creative and prosperous film culture and industry base, the BFI drives creative, economic, and cultural success through a linked portfolio of activities. Read more
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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.
Discover more about the ArchiveCharles Dickens and the Magic Lantern
How did the Victorians manage to enjoy moving images of Charles Dickens's novels before the invention of film?
New releases from the BFI. Read more
Jack Hazan's groundbreaking docu-drama about David Hockney, available for the first time in HD transfer. Out 30 January.
Unique 2-disc collection of early Dickens adaptations made between 1901 and 1924. With scores by Neil Brand.
BFI film releases and tours. Read more
A delightful, classic, nostalgic, poignant, and romanticised musical film - and one of the greatest musicals ever made.
Catherine Wheatley examines the key themes at the heart of Michael Haneke's Caché.
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News and reviews from the international film magazine
Read David Jenkins' recent career interview with one of the true greats of world cinema, who was tragically killed in a road accident on Tuesday.
Philip Kemp reviews Alexander Payne’s follow-up to About Schmidt and Sideways, a characteristic mix of funny and painful with George Clooney Hawaii lawyer struggling with family baggage.
Tony Rayns remembers André Delvaux's once-fêted classic of Belgian cinema, a seductive portrait of a delusional teacher's crack-up.
Graham Fuller advocates the candidacy of Jean Vigo's sublime sole feature - a bridge between the surrealism of 1920s French cinema and the poetic realism of the 30s - for our forthcoming Greatest Films of All Time poll.
Latest news from the BFI
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New, emerging and established UK film talent bring new British films to audiences.
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BFI CEO Amanda Nevill commends British talent in the spotlight at the 84th Academy Awards.
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Chance for a UK design student to design a BFI Film Classic cover.
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The Artist named film of the year by London critics.
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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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