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New BFI Blu-rays and DVDs announced for July/August 2021
Highlights among the BFI’s July/August home entertainment releases include volume one of an essential world cinema collection, a landmark British musical and a milestone US drama.
New four-volume Ingmar Bergman Blu-ray collection announced
New four-volume Ingmar Bergman Blu-ray collection announcedBFI Creative Director Heather Stewart to step down and take on Director Emeritus position
BFI Creative Director Heather Stewart to step down and take on Director Emeritus position200,000 free cinema tickets offered for National Lottery Cinema Weekend
200,000 free cinema tickets offered for National Lottery Cinema WeekendRIP Monte Hellman, patron saint of obsessional cinephiles
By Brad Stevens
BFI Southbank confirms 17 May reopening and forthcoming programme
BFI Southbank confirms 17 May reopening and forthcoming programmeNew charity challenging Muslim stereotypes on screen launches at BFI
New charity challenging Muslim stereotypes on screen launches at BFI35th BFI Flare closes after record digital reach and audience attendance
35th BFI Flare closes after record digital reach and audience attendanceRIP Bertrand Tavernier, a stalwart of social-minded cinema
By David Thompson
BFI partner England and Wales Cricket Board to offer bespoke filmmaking course to cricket clubs
BFI partner England and Wales Cricket Board to offer bespoke filmmaking course to cricket clubsNew BFI Film Clubs launched to support young aspiring filmmakers from disadvantaged backgrounds
New BFI Film Clubs launched to support young aspiring filmmakers from disadvantaged backgroundsTalks with Russell Tovey, David France and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor announced for BFI Flare
Talks with Russell Tovey, David France and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor announced for BFI FlareNorman J. Warren: the gentleman of English exploitation
By Josephine Botting
Screen industries unite to reinvigorate action against bullying, harassment and racism
Screen industries unite to reinvigorate action against bullying, harassment and racismBFI Flare x BAFTA Crew mentoring programme 2021: meet the filmmakers
BFI Flare x BAFTA Crew mentoring programme 2021: meet the filmmakersIn memory of Raymond Cauchetier: the man who photographed the French New Wave
By Jonathan Romney
Natalie Dormer, Ruth Wilson, Lydia West and Susan Wokoma introduce their Woman with a Movie Camera favourites in new series on BFI Player
Natalie Dormer, Ruth Wilson, Lydia West and Susan Wokoma introduce their Woman with a Movie Camera favourites in new series on BFI PlayerFive Films For Freedom returns to remind audiences ‘Love is still a human right’
Five Films For Freedom returns to remind audiences ‘Love is still a human right’Full programme announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2021
Full programme announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2021Award winners announced at 14th edition of BFI Future Film Festival
Award winners announced at 14th edition of BFI Future Film Festival33 independent cinemas receive final awards from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund
33 independent cinemas receive final awards from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund