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Soho Theatre and Nouveau Riche announce the World Premiere of Typical, the film version of the hit stage play, released exclusively on Soho Theatre On Demand from 24th February 2021. A powerful exploration of racism and how British society stereotypes Black masculinity, this urgent and important new drama is created by award-winning creative movement Nouveau... Continue Reading →
The BFI Future Film Festival has confirmed the dates for the Festival’s 14th edition, which will take place online from 18-21 February 2021. This year’s Festival, which is aimed at aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25, will be completely free of charge, enabling young people from every corner of the UK, and across the world, to benefit... Continue Reading →
The BFI today announces more brilliant films and one-off events for audiences all over the UK to enjoy online from the safety and comfort of their own homes. The online programme includes new releases, classic films and film festivals to rent or subscribe to on BFI Player as well as a free virtual events programme on BFI YouTube. January highlights... Continue Reading →
While most of this year may have been a write-off, thankfully there’s been some brilliant television to keep us all entertained during these dark times. Here I’ve rounded up some of my favourite TV shows which have got me through 2020. 10. Gogglebox Ok, so it might not be to everyone’s taste, but for me Gogglebox... Continue Reading →
BFI Southbank today announce BOWIE: STARMAN AND THE SILVER SCREEN, a month-long season celebrating actor and performer David Bowie, 5 years since his death. Originally planned for January 2021, and now postponed to a slightly later date in 2021 (month to be confirmed soon), the season’s mixture of feature films, television and documentaries will show... Continue Reading →
Sian Clifford (best known and BAFTA-winning, Emmy and Critics Choice Award nominated as Claire, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s uptight sister Claire in the global phenomenon ‘Fleabag’) and Nikesh Patel (‘Foaly’ in ’Artemis Fowl’, directed by Kenneth Branagh) are to star in the global online premiere of ‘Good Grief’ by Lorien Haynes. ‘Good Grief’, directed by Natalie Abrahami... Continue Reading →
Opening February 2021, Epic Iran will explore 5,000 years of Iranian art, design and culture, bringing together over 300 objects from ancient, Islamic and contemporary Iran. It will be the UK’s first major exhibition in 90 years to present an overarching narrative of Iran from 3000 BC to the present day. Epic Iran is organised... Continue Reading →
Sight & Sound, the BFI’s international film magazine, today announces that Steve McQueen’s LOVERS ROCK, part of the director’s 5-film Small Axe anthology, has been chosen as the Best Film of the Year. An ode to the eponymous romantic reggae genre and to the young people who found freedom and love in its sound, LOVERS... Continue Reading →
Three years after it was created by Pavilion Dance South West to initiate change in how dance is showcased and toured in the UK, Surf The Wave now waves goodbye. The programme staged the first UK-focused dance showcase and connected more than 450 artists, producers, programmers and facilitators. It delivered 13 Intensives; 29 networking and... Continue Reading →
Pictures have today been released of newly installed exhibition and audio tour From Where I’m Standing, which will see inspiring stories from around the UK take over a street in South London this week (also available online). The photography and audio installation, telling diverse stories from people around the UK as a record of life... Continue Reading →
