David Lean restored for the big screen
We celebrate this great director with a two-month season at BFI Southbank and a UK tour of newly restored films.
David Lean discusses his work with Maureen Pryor
Extract from The Director and the Film: David Lean (BFI Production Board, 1959)
David Lean collections
Browse highlights from the David Lean collections across the BFI, with a full catalogue of the David Lean Archive held in Special Collections at the BFI National Library.
BFI Screenonline
Our definitive guide to Britain's film & TV history features a detailed biography and filmography of David Lean, with video, stills and contextual information.
News
David Lean Restoration
Sight & Sound explores the process behind the restoration of 1944's 'This Happy Breed'.
David Lean Podcast
Jason Solomons speaks to Sir Alan Parker, James Fox and Prunella Scales at our Lean Centenary launch event.
Close to the Edit: David Lean and the Newsreels
Linda Kaye offers a unique insight into Lean's early career as an editor.
The David Lean centenary programme has been made
possible thanks to the generous support of:

