Bfi Movies

  • 1953
    The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

    The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

    The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

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    A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at an exhibition of Da Vinci's drawings at Burlington House in London, marking the quincentenary of his bi...

    The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci
  • 1941
    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch

    01941HD

    Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

    Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch
  • 1951
    Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard

    Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard

    Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard

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    A party of children take an eye-opening tour of John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank.

    Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard
  • 1940
    Herrings

    Herrings

    Herrings

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    This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

    Herrings
  • 2006
    Small Is Beautiful: The Story of the Free Cinema Films Told by Their Makers

    Small Is Beautiful: The Story of the Free Cinema Films Told by Their Makers

    Small Is Beautiful: The Story of the Free Cinema Films Told by Their Makers

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    Small Is Beautiful: The Story of the Free Cinema Films Told by Their Makers
  • 1903
    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy

    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy

    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy

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    Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.

    State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy
  • 2023
    Lumbu

    Lumbu

    Lumbu

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    Set in the Summer of 94, in Sandwell, West Midlands. The dramatic story of Lumbu and best friend Ravi as they navigate the consequences of a long-held...

    Lumbu
  • 2017
    India on Film: 1899 – 1947

    India on Film: 1899 – 1947

    India on Film: 1899 – 1947

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    As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights...

    India on Film: 1899 – 1947
  • 1927
    From Gaol to Rectory

    From Gaol to Rectory

    From Gaol to Rectory

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    On a blustery January day bishops arrive for the opening of the new Knutsford Test School.

    From Gaol to Rectory
  • 1955
    London Symphony

    London Symphony

    London Symphony

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    Impressionistic glimpses of London life from early morning to rush hour.

    London Symphony
  • 1971
    A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II

    A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II

    A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II

    01971HD

    Britain and Turkey had not always enjoyed the ‘special’ friendship referred to in the commentary. Their armies were on opposing sides in the First Wor...

    A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II
  • 1995
    I Am Curious, Film

    I Am Curious, Film

    I Am Curious, Film

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    The Scandinavian entry in the BFI's Century of Cinema series of documentaries

    I Am Curious, Film
  • 1946
    Women After the War

    Women After the War

    Women After the War

    01946HD

    A provoking film on the place of women.

    Women After the War
  • 2024
    Homework

    Homework

    Homework

    02024HD

    A powerful film about the secrets kept between a mother and her daughters from British director Jamie di Spirito.

    Homework
  • 1912
    Delhi Durbar Dawns

    Delhi Durbar Dawns

    Delhi Durbar Dawns

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    Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

    Delhi Durbar Dawns
  • 1956
    Momma Don't Allow

    Momma Don't Allow

    Momma Don't Allow

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    A night at the Wood Green Jazz Club - an example of 'Free Cinema'.

    Momma Don't Allow
  • 1933
    Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh

    Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh

    Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh

    01933HD

    Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

    Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh
  • 1996
    Red

    Red

    Red

    6.51996HD

    In 1977, young Xiao Mei leaves China for the UK to enter into an arranged marriage. Speaking no English and feeling distant from her Elvis-obsessed ne...

    Red
  • 1974
    Searching

    Searching

    Searching

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    A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

    Searching
  • 2017
    Childer

    Childer

    Childer

    62017HD

    An introverted mother's worst fears are amplified when she is seemingly stalked by the children living in the woods surrounding her home.

    Childer