Bfi Movies

An enigmatic fragment of a bigger story, showing events leading up to a pivotal moment in the life of a strange, troubled young man. After losing his...

A remarkable event the great American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King makes a powerful speech on a unique visit to Newcastle University.

A momentous act of self sacrifice is caught on camera - Emily Davison is trampled by the King's horse at the 1913 Epsom Derby.

New law targets discrimination in housing and employment.

Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

Tassel-spinning showgirl Tina stars in this rare 60s British burlesque stage show reel.

Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into c...

A production of Oxford Polytechnic for sponsor the Family Planning Association, this is an unreservedly hairy promotion of the prophylactic in avoidin...

Celia, an Argentinian expatriate, arrives in Newcastle to marry her fiancé, George. Instead of meeting her at the airport, George sends his chauffeur,...

An observational exploration of routine, monotony, attention and distraction. Will we continue to let events pass us by uncontested, or will we decide...

A feminist view of how small businesses in London's Soho exploit working women.

Is your hedge thin and straggly? Don't worry, help is at hand.

This captivating early film - by an unknown filmmaker - offers a glimpse of glorious Blackpool and the many delights it offers holidaymakers.

Life in the bustling Punjabi city of Rawalpindi before partition.

A Lord foils a plot to kill his favourite and rides it to win.

Fashionably attired folk attend the races in Kolkata.

Valerie Singleton shows children of primary and middle school age how they can cross the road safely by following the Green Cross Code.

An event organised by CND pits the bomb against poetry. Hear artists who hoped that words and rhymes could put an end to destructive times.

Strangers conversing in a train compartment, revive wartime memories for one passenger.

To celebrate the BFI's Thriller season, filmmaker Daniel Cockburn explores the power of sound to terrify and unsettle. Using sounds from Hollywood's b...