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  • Restorations from the BFI National Archive

    A collection of painstakingly restored films on DCP showcasing the best of British silent cinema from the BFI National Archive.

    Shooting Stars

    A fabulous silent film from Anthony Asquith, set in a British movie studio in the 1920s.

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    Underground

    Anthony Asquith’s subterranean tale of love, jealousy and murder.

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    The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands

    A thrilling reconstruction of 2 decisive naval battles from the early stages of the First World War.

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    The Epic of Everest

    A remarkable film record of the legendary Everest expedition of 1924, newly restored by the BFI National Archive.

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    Make More Noise: Suffragettes in Silent Cinema

    A collection exploring the representation of pioneering women in the first decades of the 20th century.

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    Night at the Cinema in 1914

    A glorious miscellany of comedies, adventure films and newsreels recreating a typical night out at the cinema in 1914.

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    The Great White Silence

    The official record of Captain Scott’s legendary expedition to the South Pole, restored by the BFI National Archive.

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    Around China with a Movie Camera

    Take a trip back to China in the first half of the 20th century with this programme of beautiful travelogues, newsreels and home movies.

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    Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Film

    Thrilling, iconic and humorous scenes from 24 titles, newly digitised and brought to life by the composers and musicians of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

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