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From the Dark Knight to his Oscar-tipped turn as Dick Cheney in Vice, we celebrate the many faces of British movie star Christian Bale.
Thursday 21 February 2019

Christian Bale: 10 essential films

From the Dark Knight to his Oscar-tipped turn as Dick Cheney in Vice, we celebrate the many faces of British movie star Christian Bale.
Thursday 21 February 2019

Where to begin with Yoko Ono

Your next obsession: the taboo-breaking avant-garde films of Yoko Ono
Monday 18 February 2019
Oscars so serious – Why sidelining comedies at the Academy Awards isn’t funny

Give Academy voters drama and tragedy, but if you want to win, whatever you do, don’t make ’em laugh…
Tuesday 19 February 2019
Chiwetel Ejiofor: The story behind my first feature

Netflix’s latest film, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, sees Chiwetel Ejiofor stepping behind the camera for an inspiring tale of a Malawian boy with a cunning plan to save his village. Here he tells us why making movies is like hitting turbulence mid-flight.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
Five things to watch this weekend – 8-10 February

At home or at the cinema, here’s some recommended viewing to watch out for this weekend.
Friday 8 February 2019
Full programme announced for BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2019

We’re also thrilled to announce that the Closing Night Gala is the European premiere of Justin Kelly’s JT Leroy, starring Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart.
Wednesday 20 February 2019
10 things to see at Glasgow Film Festival 2019

Where energy is boundless, try growing up and rocking out with these films at the 15th Glasgow Film Festival.
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Olivia Colman to receive BFI Fellowship

The award honours Colman’s very special contribution to television and film.
Thursday 7 February 2019
New BFI DVDs and Blu-rays announced for spring 2019

Upcoming releases include new collector’s editions of Room at the Top, The Caretaker and How I Won the War, Merchant Ivory restorations and the best of the British Transport Films collection newly remastered for Blu-ray.
Tuesday 5 February 2019

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Lucky dip surprises: What is the Experimenta Mixtape?

William Fowler
Friday 22 February 2019

Features
Five things to watch this weekend – 22-24 February

From a Studio Ghibli classic to a mysterious Kickstarter project, here are a handful of viewing recommendations to see you through the weekend.

Samuel Wigley
Friday 22 February 2019

Lists
Anu Giri appointed Head of Business and Operations, BFI Festivals

The post will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of the BFI London Film Festival.

Friday 22 February 2019

Announcements
Jack Palance: 10 essential films

From iconic villainy in Shane and Le Mépris to his Oscar-winning turn in City Slickers, we celebrate the finest performances by Jack Palance, who was born 100 years ago this month.

Matthew Thrift
Friday 22 February 2019

Lists
Video: the Sprinter filmmakers on Jamaican film and casting Usain Bolt

The makers of Sprinter, a sports drama about Jamaica’s next big track-and-field star, talk about the film at the BFI Southbank.

Thursday 21 February 2019

Video
Christian Bale: 10 essential films

From the Dark Knight to his Oscar-tipped turn as Dick Cheney in Vice, we celebrate the many faces of British movie star Christian Bale.

Brogan Morris
Thursday 21 February 2019

Lists
Berlinale first look: A Dog Barking at the Moon is an impressive and painfully honest family portrait

Xiang Zi’s first film addresses the family traumas of her childhood with maturity, humour and grace, writes Rhys Handley.

Rhys Handley
Wednesday 20 February 2019

Reviews and recommendations
Berlinale first look: We Are Little Zombies rocks out to the sound of grief

Four teenagers meet at a funeral and form a guitar group in this riotous, self-aware twist on a coming-of-age drama, writes Ella Kemp.

Ella Kemp
Wednesday 20 February 2019

Reviews and recommendations
Chiwetel Ejiofor: The story behind my first feature

Netflix’s latest film, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, sees Chiwetel Ejiofor stepping behind the camera for an inspiring tale of a Malawian boy with a cunning plan to save his village. Here he tells us why making movies is like hitting turbulence mid-flight.

Lou Thomas
Wednesday 20 February 2019

Interviews
Berlinale first look: A Colony captures a high-schooler’s tribal angst

Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’s film follows a shy pre-teen as she comes to understand what it really means to be an outsider in small-town Canada, writes Kambole Campbell.

Kambole Campbell
Wednesday 20 February 2019

Reviews and recommendations