London Nightlife

BFI Southbank

BFI Southbank Review

With the best repertory programming in London, the three movie theaters and studio at what was previously known as the National Film Theatre are effectively a national film center run by the British Film Institute. They show more than 1,000 titles each year, favoring art-house, foreign, silent, overlooked, classic, noir, and short films over Hollywood blockbusters. The center also has a gallery, bookshop, and "mediatheque," where visitors can watch film and television from the National Archive for free (closed Mon). This is one of the venues for the Times BFI London Film Festival; throughout the year there are minifestivals, seminars, and guest speakers. Members (£40) get priority bookings (useful for special events) and £1.50 off each screening.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Belvedere Rd., South Bank, London, SE1 8XT | Map It
  • Phone: 020/7928-3535 information; 020/7928-3232 box office
  • Website: www.bfi.org.uk
  • Tube: Waterloo.
  • Location: The South Bank

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