The award recognises del Toro’s extraordinary contribution to film and the distinctive artistry that runs through his work across animation and live action.
These script pages from Dirk Bogarde’s own copy of the screenplay for Victim reveal the important modifications he made to ramp up the emotional impact of his brave turn as a barrister being ...
BFI-backed BDSM drama Pillion wins Best British Independent Film, A Want in Her is Best Feature Documentary, while Akinola Davies Jr wins Best Director.
Desire: The Carl Craig Story 2024/Switzerland Subscription exclusive An intimate portrait of legendary techno producer, DJ and record label creator Carl Craig and an ode to his beloved city, Detroit.
The life of trailblazing LGBTQ+ American boxer Christy Martin has all the makings of a great movie, but Sydney Sweeney’s performance doesn’t capture Martin’s complexity, and the end result feels like ...
Behind the booming voice and tabloid scandals, the most enduring performances by Burton – born 100 years ago – were studies in vulnerability.
In Steven Shainberg’s story of erotic submission starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader, sex becomes a space for both play and liberation. From our June 2003 issue.
Originally intended as an adaptation of a book about the Zodiac Killer before being denied the rights, Charlie Shackleton’s impressive documentary instead explores the true crime film that never was.
The time-travelling third feature from the BAFTA-winning director of Bait and Enys Men will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 24 April.
The Sinners and Black Panther director spoke to young filmmaking talent from the BFI Film Academy about starting out in the industry.
This forgotten British melodrama from the 1940s, starring Margaret Lockwood, contains what one critic called “The most violent fight between women ever filmed.” ...
This week learn more about BFI Replay Green Libraries Week activities and a conference delving into copyright data.