British Film Institute, Southwark

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The BFI (British Film Institute) promotes understanding and appreciation of film and television heritage and culture. Established in 1933, the BFI runs a range of activities and services.

The BFI cares for the world’s richest and most significant collection of film and television. The BFI National Archive preserves almost one million titles.

BFI Southbank (previously the National Film Theatre) screens over 1,000 films a year. The BFI IMAX on London’s South Bank has the largest cinema screen in the UK.

The BFI runs the annual London Film Festival as well as the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.