81 videos featuring
Subjects: commentary
John Akomfrah in Conversation
John Akomfrah in Conversation
13 Jul 2010
John Akomfrah discusses his film Mnemosyne, featured in the BFI Gallery.
David Morrissey on Kes
David Morrissey on Kes
13 Jul 2010
As part of the members only Screen Epiphanies programme, David Morrissey introduces Kes, the iconic Ken Loach classic.
Geoff Brown on Alberto Cavalcanti
Geoff Brown on Alberto Cavalcanti
5 Jul 2010
Curator Geoff Brown introduces the Cavalcanti Season at BFI Southbank, forming a part of the BFI National Archive's 75th celebrations.
Nitrate Film
Nitrate Film
30 Jun 2010
An exploration of how the BFI National Archive's highly unstable and combustible nitrate film collections can be safely stored and preserved.
Special Collections and Stills, Posters, and Designs
Special Collections and Stills, Posters, and Designs
30 Jun 2010
A behind the scenes look at some of the incredible paper collections safeguarded at the BFI National Archive.
The Wet Lab
The Wet Lab
30 Jun 2010
An investigation of the essential processes that take place in the BFI National Archive's Wet Lab, which ensures that films are in an optimal state to be shown and enjoyed.
The Dawn of Man
The Dawn of Man
30 Jun 2010
Panel discussion on the iconic opening of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Sound Restoration and Preservation
Sound Restoration and Preservation
30 Jun 2010
An inside look at the BFI's work to preserve and restore sound in film and television.
Film Preservation: The Dry Lab
Film Preservation: The Dry Lab
30 Jun 2010
An investigation of the essential processes that take place in the BFI National Archive's Dry Lab, ensuring films are in optimal condition.
The Sky at Night
The Sky at Night
29 Jun 2010
A onstage discussion about The Sky at Night, one of the most acclaimed science programmes on British television.
From Casablanca to Calais: Exile on Celluloid
From Casablanca to Calais: Exile on Celluloid
9 Jun 2010
A panel of film-makers discuss the portrayal of exiles on film.
Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor + Q&A
Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor + Q&A
1 Jun 2010
Exclusive Q and A with the team behind this special episode of Doctor Who.
The African Queen + Q&A
The African Queen + Q&A
26 May 2010
Anjelica Huston and Angela Allen discuss John Huston's masterpiece The African Queen.
God On Trial + Q&A
God On Trial + Q&A
13 May 2010
The creative team behind God on Trial take to the Southbank stage.
The Birds + Tippi Hedren In Conversation
The Birds + Tippi Hedren In Conversation
10 May 2010
Legendary actor Tippi Hedren looks back at her roles in Hitchcock's films.