Discover the strength and diversity of recent UK cinema, from a filmmaking scene that's moved beyond the kitchen-sink and period drama to reflect the true breadth of British culture.

Despite the accessibility of erotica, audiences still seek out the more substantial approaches to sex that only narrative cinema can offer. Here you’ll find the full array, from provocative avant-garde explorations of lust and desire to the saucy sex comedy.

The leading light of New German Cinema who has progressed to become something of an international treasure, Herzog is famed for making all types of films - in all sorts of strange places. Enjoy a small selection of his greatest works, plus an illuminating documentary about his fascinating, singul...

Hailed as quintessentially British, Michael Powell directed a body of work that represents the pinnacle of British cinema. His greatest films were popular hits upon release, but which have endured in the collective memory and stand the test of time today; daringly subversive, breathtakingly inven...

Breathing new life into history, this collection contains all of the drama, passion, and delightful costumes that one would come to expect with premium British period cinema.

Tackling issues of race, representation and identity, this collection celebrates the work of Black storytellers who have enriched our understanding of the Black British experience, including landmark features such as Horace Ové's Pressure (1975) and Menelik Shabazz's Burning an Illusion (1981).

Ultimately a collection of the unclassifiable, these original and ground-breaking cult classics exude pure style however obscure, offbeat or controversial.

From chilling gothic horror to strange dystopian worlds this collection showcases Britain’s historic tradition of creating genre defining sci-fi and horror. Discover films unafraid to explore themes of genetic engineering, inter dimensions and the occult.

Marvel at the spectacle of an action-packed adventure and discover classic tales of discovery as our heroes embark on inspired journeys to unfamiliar places... and beyond.

The Free Cinema movement films were 'free' in the sense that they were made outside the framework of the film industry, and that their statements were entirely personal. Mostly funded by the BFI's Experimental Film Fund, they featured ordinary, mostly working-class people at work and play, displa...

Agatha Christie put Britain on the map as the premiere destination for mystery solving thrillers. Here we see her work next to other marvellous interpretations of the genre, some dark and brooding, and others bordering the experimental. One thing is for sure, plenty of deception, and in some case...

A collection of films celebrating one of Britain's most iconic film studios loaded with unmistakeable British humour. From the eccentric to the whimsical, often with a dark nature, Ealing Studios became synonymous with the comedies they produced, regularly featuring one of Britain’s most notable ...

Widely considered one of Britain’s greatest documentary filmmakers, Humphrey Jennings has long been critically acclaimed for films which beautifully evoke everyday heroism in times of war and peace. Combining poetic observation and humanism with a subtle yet intense national feeling that is also ...

This ground-breaking, splendidly silly and surreal comedy sketch series, written and performed by John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Marty Feldman, was a major milestone on the road to Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Each surviving episode is presented in this definitive collection ...

This collection gathers the early roles of some of the most famous stars of film and TV before they hit the big time and became household names. From bright young stars in comedy to astounding breakthrough performances and memorable direction, they each offer a thrilling glimpse of what was to c...

Enjoy some of the finest actors of the silver screen who gave us countless unforgettable performances over rich and illustrious careers.

From pre-war to the present-day women have always directed movies, and these remarkable examples by Margaret Tait, Laura Mulvey, Sally Potter and more showcase the breadth and diversity of women’s invaluable contribution to cinema.

Innovative madcap comedy sketch show that quickly acquired a cult following in the Swinging Sixties. Written by and starring Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Eric Idle, it also provided an early showcase for the hilarious animations of Terry Gilliam. Each surviving episode is presented in this defi...

British cinema has produced some of the most acclaimed directors in film history, from those such aas Alfred Hitchcock who found great success at home and in Hollywood, to those who forged distinctive bodies of work in Britain along, such as Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The filmmakers c...

British cinema has a tradition of making extraordinary war films, be it fighting the war in Europe, Africa, or on the home front. An array of well-known and plucky tales, these battling Brits pack a punch.

Since the beginnings of cinema London has proved irresistible to filmmakers. This collection is an eclectic celebration of Britain’s capital on film, highlighting that while London is, and always has been in a state of constant change, it also has a great sense of continuity. Presenting the capit...

The best film adaptations can capture the mood of the original or completely reimagine the stories in their transition to the big screen. Enthralling literary works by Agatha Christie Joseph Conrad, Alexandre Dumas, Graham Greene and more inspired these great films.

Explore this gripping selection of films packed with paranoia and conspiracy, with inescapably brilliant performances from some of Britain’s best loved stars, come and traverse the underside of British cinema.

The best and brightest of British cinema, from established classics to new favourites, this collection of landmark British films includes timeless masterpieces, bold social commentary and biting satire.