BFI Movie Trailers
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The District Nurse Trailer (1942)
31 December 1942
The diary of a typical non-stop working day of a wartime district nurse.
Figures in a Landscape Trailer (1953)
20 August 1953
A documentary feature looking at examples of Barbara Hepworth's sculpture set against the Cornish settings that inspired them.
The Pervert's Guide to Ideology Trailer (2012)
15 November 2012
A journey into the labyrinthine heart of ideology, which shapes and justifies both collective and personal beliefs and practices: with an infectious zeal and voracious appetite for popular culture, Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek analyzes several of the most important films in the history of cinema to explain how cinematic narrative helps to reinforce prevailing ethics and political ideas.
H Is for House Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Ostensibly, a film about a child's pictorial alphabet stuck on the letter H.
Sunshine in Soho Trailer (1956)
01 January 1956
1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.
Dirty God Trailer (2019)
11 April 2019
Jade is a young mother in the prime of her life when an acid attack leaves her severely burned. While her face has been reconstructed, her beauty is lost beneath the scars.
South Bank Trailer (1964)
01 March 1964
This fascinating 60s tour catches London's South Bank in the middle of a cultural metamorphosis.
East of the Malverns Trailer (1957)
02 March 1957
Scenic route through the Vale of Evesham, Worcester and Great Malvern, with a detour to a lost masterpiece of outsider art.
Charley Junior's Schooldays Trailer (1949)
02 January 1949
A soon-to-be born baby learns about the kinds of schools he will attending in the years following his birth.
Glasgow Belongs to Me Trailer (1966)
01 January 1966
An Englishman has just got off the train at St. Enoch Station and is asking a cab driver to show him around Glasgow.
Top Deck Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
A white bus conductress is attracted by one of her regular passengers, a black serviceman, but then tires of him.
Bernard Shaw Trailer (1957)
01 January 1957
George Bernard Shaw’s illustrious friends pay tribute to his talents – with anecdotes, artefacts and one-liners.
Blackpool Promenade Trailer (1924)
01 January 1924
This captivating early film - by an unknown filmmaker - offers a glimpse of glorious Blackpool and the many delights it offers holidaymakers.
Old Friends Trailer (2019)
07 May 2019
Two old friends take a walk on a summer's afternoon and discover they have less in common than they thought.
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach Trailer (2016)
01 June 2016
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken Loach, one of Britain’s most celebrated and controversial filmmakers, as he prepares to release his final major film I, Daniel Blake.
Sarah Chong Is Going to Kill Herself Trailer (2016)
01 January 2016
Sarah Chong Is Going To Kill Herself is a surreal workplace fantasy in which a maltreated receptionist decides to take matters into her own hands.
Spot the Microdot Trailer (1969)
20 December 1969
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes.
A Tragedy of the Cornish Coast Trailer (1912)
11 February 1912
An artist and sailors save a fishergirl from abduction.
The Burning Trailer (1968)
01 July 1968
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa.
The Cinema on the Road Trailer (1995)
06 August 1995
A personal consideration of the Korean cinema by director Jang Sun-Woo, looking at it’s history of outside influence and censorship.
Every Five Minutes Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
Four examples of the kind of carelessness that leads to fires in this country frequently.
I Am a Reporter Trailer (1961)
01 October 1961
The inner-workings of local paper the Hertford Mercury are revealed by young, fresh-thinking reporter Peter Gibbs on his hunt for a regional scoop.
How to Change the World Trailer (2014)
12 December 2014
In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination.
Ray & Liz Trailer (2018)
06 October 2018
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control.
Save Your Shillings and Smile Trailer (1943)
01 January 1943
Tommy Trinder chooses which of the chorus line to take out. The lucky lady is the one who knows all about war savings.
Another World Trailer (1948)
16 July 1948
St. Ives and the painters based in the town, and the surrounding areas, are showcased in this fascinating documentary.
Lifeline Trailer (2016)
21 February 2016
A desperate mother risks everything, providing a final lifeline for her son.
The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim Trailer (2018)
19 November 2018
An animation about a disabled penguin who lives on a rocky island in the southern seas where she feels isolated from the rest of her colony.
Riddles of the Sphinx Trailer (1977)
02 September 1977
In this avant-garde classic, protagonist Louise deals with a change in her lifestyle in which she must learn to negotiate domestic life and motherhood.
100 Years of Polish Cinema Trailer (1999)
28 July 1999
The Polish entry in the BFI’s Century of Cinema series of documentaries
Typist Artist Pirate King Trailer (2023)
27 October 2023
In a last-ditch mission to get recognition for her talent, Audrey Amiss (Monica Dolan) persuades her psychiatric nurse, Sandra Panza (Kelly Macdonald) to take her on a road trip back to where her story began – but with so many deviations along the way, will they ever make it?
Winstanley Trailer (1975)
04 July 1975
Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally.
'Ave You Got a Male Assistant Please Miss? Trailer (1973)
27 May 1973
A production of Oxford Polytechnic for sponsor the Family Planning Association, this is an unreservedly hairy promotion of the prophylactic in avoiding unwanted pregnancies.
The Jenkin Way Trailer (2026)
24 August 2026
On-set documentary following the making of Mark Jenkin's film 'Rose of Nevada'
The Tale of the Rat That Wrote Trailer (1999)
05 September 1999
A Dickensian tale of rats, recompense and retribution.
The Re-Awakening of My Ancestral Spirits Trailer (1987)
01 January 1987
A ritual created and performed by Bruce Lacey.
Sea Dreams Trailer (1914)
10 December 1914
First World War animated propaganda short, extolling Britain's naval history and mocking the German navy.
Postcards from London Trailer (2018)
09 November 2018
Jim is a young man from Essex who moves to Soho with dreams of fame and fortune. When he joins a group of luxury male escorts, he finds himself embarking on a psychedelic journey of decadence.
Balsa Wood Trailer (2014)
04 September 2014
A light hearted slice of life of a suburban Filipino/mixed race family.
Cinema of Tears Trailer (1995)
28 November 1995
An aging Brazilian actor teams up with a film student on a trip to Mexico, in order to find out an unknown movie his mother allegedly watched before she committed suicide.
Perfect 10 Trailer (2020)
08 July 2020
14-year-old Leigh lives with her neglectful father on the outskirts of Brighton. She’s a talented gymnast, training hard for her first competition.
Pretty Red Dress Trailer (2023)
16 June 2023
Travis has just been released from prison and it quickly becomes apparent that much has changed while he’s been gone.
The Colour of His Hair Trailer (2017)
20 June 2017
Based on an unrealized film script written in 1964 for The Homosexual Law Reform Society, a British organisation that campaigned for the decriminalization of homosexual relations between men, "The Colour Of His Hair" merges drama and documentary into a meditation on queer life before and after the partial legalization of homosexuality in 1967.
40,000 Years of Dreaming Trailer (1996)
23 November 1996
Australian-born filmmaker George Miller offers a personal view of Australian films. He suggests that they can be regarded as visual music, public dreaming, mythology, and song-lines.
We Collide Trailer (2023)
15 October 2023
A queercore romance - a visceral and immersive exploration of the power of the mosh pit and finding love in the most unlikely of places.
Poets Against the Bomb Trailer (1981)
25 November 1981
An event organised by CND pits the bomb against poetry. Hear artists who hoped that words and rhymes could put an end to destructive times.
Devil Dancers of Sikkim Trailer (1934)
01 July 1934
Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.
Robinson in Space Trailer (1997)
10 January 1997
Robinson is commissioned to investigate the unspecified "problem of England." The narrator describes his seven excursions, with the unseen Robinson, around the country.
Dreams of Toyland Trailer (1908)
25 February 1908
A young boy’s toys come to life through animation.
The Typewriter, the Rifle & the Movie Camera Trailer (1996)
17 January 1996
In a documentary about Samuel Fuller, the spectator gets different impressions about the Hollywood director and his films.
Salt Water Town Trailer (2021)
12 May 2021
Liam spends his days drinking with friends and racing his motorbike across the roads of his Welsh coastal town.
Rashômon at 65 Trailer (2015)
21 September 2015
A short documentary visiting some of Rashômon’s key locations, featuring interviews with former staff from the Daiei-Kyoto Studios.
Homework Trailer (2024)
18 August 2024
A powerful film about the secrets kept between a mother and her daughters from British director Jamie di Spirito.
Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch Trailer (1941)
01 January 1941
Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".
Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light Trailer (2016)
13 June 2016
A multi-part documentary about Alan Clarke, featuring interviews with various actors, writers and producers.
Oysters Trailer (2016)
25 July 2016
When Sheena and Javed meet the mutual attraction is palpable. But can Sheena escape the past that brings them together?
Central Bazaar Trailer (1976)
02 September 1976
A group of strangers explore their fantasies over a period of five days.
Ladder to You Trailer (2018)
19 November 2018
Inspired by the loneliness experienced by older people in our society, Ladder to You is an insight into the life of Eric, an old man dealing with the loss of his wife.
Around China with a Movie Camera Trailer (2016)
18 July 2016
A new film compiled from the BFI National Archive's unparalleled holdings of early films of China, features films from 1900-48 filmed across China.