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BFI presents Shakespeare on Film around the world

The BFI is working in partnership with The British Council as part of the global Shakespeare Lives 2016 programme.

We’re presenting 20 key British Shakespeare films in 130 countries at festivals, major events, major venues, cinemas and community centres.

The programme will focus on key titles including Richard Loncraine’s Richard III, with Ian Mckellen supporting in selected countries, Franco Zefirelli’s Romeo and Juliet (1968) and the BFI’s Play On! Shakespeare in Silent Cinema compilation.

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