Black Cinema

Black History Month

The BFI celebrates films, events, books & DVDs and other ways to enjoy the work of Black film and TV makers.

Mediatheque: Black Britain - coming soon

For Black History Month, we launch a major new collection to show how Black Britons have been portrayed in film and TV.

Films, Talks & Events at BFI Southbank

Join us at BFI Southbank to for a diverse selection of films and events to suit all tastes.

LFFThe Times BFI London Film Festival

Our selection of must-see films from The Times BFI 51st London Films Festival.

Black World Launch Party Blacktronica DJ Sessions

Monthly club nights at the Film Cafe with DJ Charlie Dark.

Ashley Walters as Samuel L. Jackson100 Black Screen Icons

Who you voted for... The results of the BFI and Every Generation Media's 100 Black Screen Icons online poll.

DVDs

Classic films from the African diaspora, from American blaxploitation to contemporary African cinema.

Books

Books and Education resources from the BFI

BFI National Library

Exhibition, filmographic database, library resource guides and bibliographies.

Screenonline - coming soon

For Black History Month screeonline looks at Black writers in British television.

Sight & Sound

Articles from the international film magazine.