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Ernest Cole: Lost and FoundErnest Cole: Lost and Found
Documentary2024107 minsDirector: Raoul Peck
Raoul Peck’s sorrowful portrait of Ernest Cole, the first photographer to expose the horrors of apartheid to the world.
The Summer with CarmenThe Summer with Carmen
Comedy2023106 minsDirector: Zacharias Mavroeidis
A seductive and smart gay comedy set on a cruisy Greek island.
Seaside SpecialSeaside Special
Documentary202193 minsDirector: Jens Meurer
Jens Meurer’s bittersweet portrait of Cromer during the Brexit crossroads is also an affectionate homage to British theatrical escapism.
Driving MumDriving Mum
Comedy2022113 minsDirector: Hilmar Oddsson
Jon drives his mums corpse across Iceland in Hilmar Oddsson’s darkly comic odyssey of self-discovery and acceptance, beautifully filmed in crisp black and white.
William TellWilliam Tell
Action and Adventure2024133 minsDirector: Nick Hamm
A peaceful huntsman is thrust into the heart of the resistance following an Austrian Empire invasion, in this gripping retelling of a timeless legend.
The Crime is MineThe Crime is Mine
Thriller2022103 minsDirector: François Ozon
François Ozon’s witty 1930s farce about a penniless actress who finds fame while on trial for murder, featuring a riotous performance from Isabelle Huppert.
No Other LandNo Other Land
Documentary202492 minsDirector: Basel Adra, Rachel Szor and 2 more
This powerful documentary from a Palestinian-Israeli collective might be one of the most important films of this year.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'EtatSoundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Documentary2024150 minsDirector: Johan Grimonprez
Johan Grimonprez’s involving film essay, anchored by the rhythm of American jazz, reveals disturbing truths about the decolonial struggle between global political powers.
Barrio BoyBarrio Boy
Romance202283 minsDirector: Dennis Shinners
A Latino barber embarks on an erotically charged odyssey of self-discovery over one hot summer in Brooklyn.
Kathleen Is HereKathleen Is Here
Thriller202395 minsDirector: Eva Birthistle
Riveting debut from acclaimed Irish actor Eva Birthistle, about a young care leaver on a destructive path to find a new mother figure.
The Taste of MangoThe Taste of Mango
Documentary202375 minsDirector: Chloe Abrahams
Sleepwalking into submerged depths of memory, a mother’s dream and a daughter’s beckoning, this fascinating film tenderly untangles the knots of the past.
KneecapKneecap
Drama2024105 minsDirector: Rich Peppiatt
Fantastically outlandish biopic about the anarchic Belfast rap trio and their fight to save the Irish language.
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper ThingsA Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Biopic202488 minsDirector: Mark Cousins
A striking portrait of an artist deserving of greater recognition, directed by Mark Cousins (A Story of Film).
The CriticThe Critic
Thriller2023101 minsDirector: Anand Tucker
Ian McKellen is in delicious form as London's most vicious critic, who strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actor (Gemma Arterton).
In CameraIn Camera
Drama202495 minsDirector: Naqqash Khalid
A struggling actor faces relentless knockbacks in Naqqash Khalid’s sharp-witted comment on race and identity in the film industry.
Only the River FlowsOnly the River Flows
Crime2023102 minsDirector: Shujun Wei
Shujun Wei's slow-burn noir draws us inexorably into its mysterious psychological journey.
Close To YouClose To You
Drama202399 minsDirector: Dominic Savage
Simmering apprehensions surround a family get-together as Elliot Page’s Sam returns home for the first time since transitioning, in this highly collaborative feature.
TimestalkerTimestalker
Fantasy202489 minsDirector: Alice Lowe
What if unrequited love spanned the centuries? Alice Lowe's time-jumping fantasy rom-com is a colourful, darkly funny treat.
The Nature of LoveThe Nature of Love
Comedy2023112 minsDirector: Monia Chokri
Sharp and sexy comedy that offers a fresh take on desire and fidelity in the 21st century.
20732073
Documentary202483 minsDirector: Asif Kapadia
Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia's unsettling drama-documentary delivers a powerful commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.
About Dry GrassesAbout Dry Grasses
Romance2023198 minsDirector: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Turkish Palme d’Or-winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan returns with an icy portrait of a teacher whose life unravels following an accusation of inappropriate behaviour.
New collections
Reclaim The Frame - International Women’s Day
Reclaim the Frame presents a selection of works by filmmakers of marginalised genders, in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
Best of BAFTA
A selection of nominees and winners, past and present, honouring the world’s most inventive storytellers.
Backed by BFI
Highlighting some of the astonishing and engaging work that has been supported by the UK public, including the National Lottery funding through the BFI, over the last 60 years.