Cinema – Articles about London

To celebrate the centenary of legendary Armenian director Sergei Parajanov and Armenian cinema, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) is presenting an evening of early Armenian films at BFI Southbank. The programme features Parajanov's 1967 short “Hakob Hovnatanyan” and Hamo Beknazarian's 192...

South London's renowned City Splash Festival is heading indoors for the first time this autumn, throwing a big party at Drumsheds, with a warm-up film premiere the day before to boot. City Splash Festival, a one-day festival in Brixton that celebrates the historic impact of Caribbean and African cul...

London's largest festival dedicated to African cinema, Film Africa, kicks off on Friday night and will host a jam-packed weekend of exciting events to get stuck into. Highlights include 'The Kids Are OK', which explores Nigeria's vibrant, youth-driven creative scene, and 'Record Found Here', a docum...

The annual BFI London Film Festival is a premier film festival that showcases a wide selection of films and hosts some of the industry's biggest stars. First held in 1957, this prominent UK festival takes place across several London venues in October. Its programme includes more than 240 feature fil...

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival is back in London this weekend, bringing a lineup of incredible music documentaries to big screens around the city. It's kicking off at BFI Southbank and Barbican Cinemas and running across six other London cinemas, including Rio in Dalston and Brixto...

The Prince Charles Cinema's iconic film marathon is back, and this time, it's Peter Jackson's epic journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. So if getting boozy this Bank Hols isn't for you, then this might be a bit more fitting. You'll start with all three 'Hobbit' films, then dive straight i...

The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived - Roof East's Rooftop Film Club is back for its very first screening of 2024 at the Stratford venue. To kick it all off, they're screening an all-time favourite, About Time. However, if this isn't really your jam, they've got a smashing lineup for...

Established in 2020 to address the lack of East and Southeast Asian representation in the arts, Queer East Festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. The 2024 edition, running in London in April and later across the UK, features a diverse range of LGBTQ+ cinema, including contemporary...

Organised by CinemaItaliaUK, a charity promoting Italian culture and cinema in the UK since 2014, the fourth edition of the Donne di Mafia mini film festival will take place at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. Focusing on the role, presence, and agency of women in the Italian mafia, as well as thei...

It might be hard to believe it right now, but warmer weather is just around the corner. All the signs are here – flowers are bursting into bloom, birds are chirping, joggers are cautiously exposing their calves, and outdoor cinemas have begun revealing their schedules for the 2024 spring/summer seas...

Since its inception in 2009, the Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF), an annual fixture in South East London, has been showcasing the finest independent films from across the globe. The acclaimed film festival boasts a varied selection of genres and hosts screenings in distinctive ven...

The UK's largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is returning to London in the beginning of February for its largest showcase ever. Hosted at the recently renovated Institute of Contemporary Arts in Westminster, JFTFP will revolve around the theme of...

Each year, the ten-day London Short Film Festival (LSFF) screens hundreds of fascinating short films by talented auteurs from around the world. LSFF, first established in 2003, is an acclaimed independent short film festival held in January each year. In addition to between 250 and 500 British and i...

The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square is screening The Muppet Christmas Carol twice on Christmas Eve, featuring a couple of lively singalongs.  Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry version of Charles Dickens's classic tale, featuring the film's f...

The annual BFI London Film Festival is a premier film festival that showcases a vast selection of films and hosts some of the biggest stars in the industry. First held in 1957, this prominent UK festival takes place across several London venues in October, putting on a programme of more than 240 fea...

Indulge in summer vibes as five days of cinematic enchantment unfold alfresco-style at Kew the Movies.  Thanks to a dynamic collaboration between Kew Gardens and The Luna Cinema, this event presents a variety of films suitable for both families and adults alike. From the Oscar-winning Top Gun:...

Come together at Greenwich peninsula, the heart of London's design district, to celebrate the best of dance, music, food, and film every weekend throughout August. Whether you're a foodie, film fanatic, dance enthusiast, or music lover, there's something for everyone at this bustling venue. Expect f...

In 2023, Battersea Power Station is hosting an exciting summer-long programme of free and ticketed sports and games activities. The Power Station's biggest summer event yet will run from 1 July to 3 September and feature everything from major sports event screenings to track races and arcade games.

Enjoy a cinema-filled weekend or evening at Rooftop Film Club's Roof East and Bussey Building venues. Grab your favourite drinks and snacks, relax in a comfortable deckchair, and indulge in the epic city skyline as you wait for your chosen film to start.  They have a range of cult classics show...

Outdoor cinemas are always a popular summer activity in London, offering a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience. From lush parks and rooftops to historic landmarks and even open-air screens on the canal, there are all sorts of venues, settings, and films to choose from. Whether you're looki...

Forget Christmas, forget your birthday, and forget your wedding anniversary, the real most important day of the year is coming up soon. 13th May is the Eurovision Song Contest final and this year is extra special. Thanks to a spectacular turn of events that literally no one saw coming, the UK placed...

Thanks to a combination of immediately recognisable landmarks, a characteristic British atmosphere, a rich historical background, and a successful film industry, London is a top choice for filmmakers from all over the world. The city has featured in everything from hit drama series to record-breakin...

London is home to a vibrant film festival scene, with events taking place throughout the year showcasing some of the best in contemporary cinema from around the world. From the iconic BFI London Film Festival to smaller niche festivals, there is no shortage of opportunities for film enthusiasts to i...

In honour of a collaboration between luxury fashion company Loewe and Hayao Miyazaki's beloved Studio Ghibli, Selfridges will host various themed events and spaces throughout February. To start off, Dolly's Café on the lower ground floor of the famed department store will be taken over by French cul...

Taste Film, the company that throws immersive dining experiences based on well-known films, is letting you unleash your inner finance bro with its upcoming event based on the hit 2013 movie The Wolf of Wall Street. More than just a themed dinner, Taste Film events combine film screenings with timed...

When you want to sit back and relax with a good film and a tasty snack, London has you covered. The city boasts a diverse array of multiplexes, cinemas in historic buildings, quirky arthouse cinemas, hidden screening rooms and more, showing everything from the latest Hollywood blockbuster to obscure...