British cinema

The Early Films of Peter Greenaway 1

The BFI presents the definitive collection of Peter Greenaway’s early works.

The Early Films of Peter Greenaway 2

In Vertical Features Remake, a playful parody of avant-garde theorising, academics argue about the work of Tulse Luper, Greenaway’s best know

The Edge of the World

Michael Powell’s first independent production, The Edge of the World, comes to Blu-ray in a new high definition presentation overseen and app

The Edge of the World

I don’t think I shall ever make another film, however good it may turn out to be, that will mean as much to

Electric Edwardians: The Films of Mitchell and Kenyon

Probably the most exciting film discovery of recent times, the films of Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon were commissioned by travelling exhibitors

Electric Edwardians: The Films of Mitchell and Kenyon

Probably the most exciting film discovery of recent times, the films of Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon were commissioned by travelling exhibitors

Encounters: Four Ground-Breaking Classics of Gay Cinema

This collection from the BFI brings together four rarely seen short films depicting the gay experience in post-war society.

Famous Five: Five Have a Mystery to Solve

When the Famous Five are asked to look after Wilfred, a lonely orphan with a magical ability to communicate with animals, they have no idea of what

Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island

The holidays have finally arrived and Julian, Dick and Ann are looking forward to spending a long hot summer with their feisty tomboy cousin Georgi

Free Cinema

The BFI has compiled the definitive collection of films from the 1950s’ Free Cinema movement.

From the Sea to the Land Beyond

A unique collaboration between award-winning filmmaker Penny Woolcock and one of Britain’s best loved bands, British Sea Power.

Fun at St. Fanny’s

A quick-fire vintage classroom caper from Maurice Elvey, featuring enough old jokes to fill a Christmas cracker factory, Fun at St.

Gallivant

To gallivant, is, according to its dictionary definition ‘to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; to go about with members of the opp

Gallivant

To gallivant, is, according to its dictionary definition ‘to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; to go about with members of the opp

Geoffrey Jones: The Rhythm of Film

With his extraordinary marriage of images, music and rhythm, Geoffrey Jones ranks alongside such luminaries as Norman McLaren and Len Lye, and remains one of Britain’s true film artists.

The Gigolos

A highly original and understated comedy set in London’s male escort scene.

The Gold Diggers

The groundbreaking first feature from the director of Orlando and The Tango Lesson, The Gold Diggers is a key film of early 80s feminist cinema.

The Great White Silence

The alien beauty of the landscape is brought dramatically to life, showing the world of the expedition in brilliant detail.

Her Private Hell

The cautionary tale of an innocent girl abroad who gets caught up in the sleazy world of modelling, Her Private Hell was the debut feature of Briti

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

This glossy coming-of-age comedy, directed by Clive Donner (The Caretaker), follows the exploits of sex-obsessed Jamie (Barry Evans) as he attempts

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