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Killing The White Man: Revenge cinema by Black and female auteurs
‘Revenge cinema’ encompasses films where protagonists seek retribution, often reflecting a broader narrative of empowerment and resistance against historical exclusion, particularly for Black and female creators…
Pauline Black: A 2 Tone Story
Marginalisation and microaggressions; we all know how it is to live under a white gaze which leaves us feeling restricted, lonely and questioning our inherent worth…
Screening With The Enemy: Exhibiting film in a hostile environment
The arts hold a profound power to connect us, reflecting our shared humanity and amplifying the voices of those too often silenced…
The Residence
The Residence (2025) follows Detective Cupp (Uzo Aduba) as she investigates the death of the White House’s chief usher during the annual state dinner, with the staff as the primary suspects…
One of Them Days
One of Them Days (2025) is a unique gem that blends the frantic, anxiety-inducing energy of a buddy comedy whilst exploring the complexity of female friendship…
Dreams In Nightmares BFI Flare
Following three friends as they road trip across the country to look for their friend they cannot get in contact with, Dreams in Nightmares is an understated and contemplative exploration of the realities of Black queer life in America…
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
Another Girl on the I.R.T. is a colourful and dynamic 90s gem that tells the story of Chantel - a moody, ambitious teen who thinks she’s above it all…
Clarke Peters Interview
Bonhoeffer (2024) is a gripping feature film starring Jonas Dassler, Clark Peters, and David Jonsson. The film is set during the regime of Adolf Hitler and the assassination of Hitler. As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Jonas Dassler) gets swept into the epicentre of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide.
Mr Loverman
Mr Loverman (2024), an eight-part adaptation of Booker Prize winning novelist Bernardine Evaresto’s work of the same name, follows 75-year-old Barrington Walker, played by Lennie James, as he steps out of the closet and into a public relationship with Ariyon Bakare’s Morris, his best friend and clandestine lover of over 50 years…
Ancestral Visions of the Future Berlinale
A stark and explicit portrayal of life in a post-colonial Lesotho village, this film is a deeply personal meditation on memory, trauma, and heritage…
BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions Berlinale
BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions (2025) is a feature length continuation of the exhibition/art installation of the same name, which was self described as “a conceptual news program that blurs the lines between art, reporting, entrepreneurship, and cultural critique.”.…
Minimals in a Titanic World Berlinale
Minimals in a Titanic World (2025) follows Anita, a young grief stricken woman. She’s trying to get through her day to day. All while doing her best to make sure her emotions are in check so she doesn’t end up back in prison…
Dreamers Berlinale
A beautifully tragic love story between two women in a detention centre, highlighting the struggles of immigrants, especially those ostracised for their sexuality…
Khartoum Berlinale
A refreshing documentary, Khartoum (2025) uses its 80-minute running time to highlight hope over horror and centre the experiences of five individuals…
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is already a timeless comedy, but the latest production elevates it into something truly special…
Captain America: Brave New World
“I’m a wartime president,” snarls newly elected President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) in Julius Onah’s Captain America: Brave New World (2025), the 35th entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)…
Black Track: What to Watch in London this Week
What’s on in London this week? Check out what’s screening at BFI Southbank, The Prince Charles Cinema, The Garden Cinema, The Rio Cinema and more…
Black Track: What to Watch in London this Week
What’s on in London this week? Check out what’s screening at BFI Southbank, The Prince Charles Cinema, The Garden Cinema, The Rio Cinema and more…
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (2024) is a gripping, intense, and deeply thought-provoking documentary that delves into the 1961 Congolese coup d’état.
The Fire Inside PictureEast 2025
The Fire Inside captures the resilience of Flint, Michigan, through Clarissa ‘T-Rex’ Shields’ journey to London 2012 Olympic boxing glory…