20 of the best films to come out of a movement that changed cinema forever.
Delve deeper with our François…
90 great films of the 1990s
One decade. 90 films. One film per director. Read more
The films & filmmakers inspired by François Truffaut
From Steven Spielberg to Greta Gerwig, countless filmmakers continue to hold François Truffaut's work in high esteem. Here are some…
65 films to see by age 15 - BFI
Created in collaboration with BFI Education, Into Film and over 70 international film educators, producers, teachers, authors and critics. Read…
Sight and Sound 50 best films of 2021
After over 1,000 votes by more than 100 critics and contributors, Sight and Sound announce the results of their annual…
Where to begin with Peter Bogdanovich
A beginner’s path through the career of filmmaker, historian, raconteur and Hollywood polymath, Peter Bogdanovich, who has passed away aged…
The films that influenced François Truffaut - BFI
Before diving into our François Truffaut season, check out the films and filmmakers that inspired one of the most significant…
The films that inspired David Bowie - BFI
'[Bowie] loved Buñuel, Cocteau, Fassbinder, but then he also loved Tony Hancock and the Ealing comedies.' - Julien Temple
The Golden Age of Christmas Films - BFI
The dewy-eyed Christmas movie – nuclear family gathered around a tree, Ma slaving over a stove, Pa singing by the…
The films that inspired Mike Leigh
The films that have inspired the director, in his own words.
Programmed at BFI Southbank as part of a major…
Christmas films currently streaming
Spice up your seasonal viewing with our guide to the best festive films streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BFI Player…
Late 20th century emerging Japanese filmmakers - BFI Japan
The second part of our major season celebrating Japanese cinema explores the new wave of independent filmmakers that emerged in…