Bfi Movies
- 1953
The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci
The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci01953HD
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...
- 1941
Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch
Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch01941HD
Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".
- 1951
Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard
Visit to a Shipbuilding Yard01951HD
A party of children take an eye-opening tour of John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank.
- 1940
Herrings
Herrings01940HD
This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.
- 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 Makers02006HD
- 1903
State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy
State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy01903HD
Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.
- 2023
Lumbu
Lumbu02023HD
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...
- 2017
India on Film: 1899 – 1947
India on Film: 1899 – 194702017HD
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...
- 1927
From Gaol to Rectory
From Gaol to Rectory01927HD
On a blustery January day bishops arrive for the opening of the new Knutsford Test School.
- 1955
London Symphony
London Symphony01955HD
Impressionistic glimpses of London life from early morning to rush hour.
- 1971
A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II
A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II01971HD
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...
- 1995
I Am Curious, Film
I Am Curious, Film3.81995HD
The Scandinavian entry in the BFI's Century of Cinema series of documentaries
- 1946
Women After the War
Women After the War01946HD
A provoking film on the place of women.
- 2024
Homework
Homework02024HD
A powerful film about the secrets kept between a mother and her daughters from British director Jamie di Spirito.
- 1912
Delhi Durbar Dawns
Delhi Durbar Dawns01912HD
Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.
- 1956
Momma Don't Allow
Momma Don't Allow6.31956HD
A night at the Wood Green Jazz Club - an example of 'Free Cinema'.
- 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 Kishangarh01933HD
Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.
- 1996
Red
Red6.51996HD
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...
- 1974
Searching
Searching71974HD
A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.
- 2017
Childer
Childer62017HD
An introverted mother's worst fears are amplified when she is seemingly stalked by the children living in the woods surrounding her home.