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)

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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 Filmstore

BFI Filmstore

Our selection of Lean-related books available to buy at BFI Southbank or online.

Screenonline

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.

BFI Press Releases

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