British Film Institute
Overview
| Works: | 3,905 works in 8,561 publications in 4 languages and 184,657 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Historical films Film adaptations Biographical films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Comedy films Romance films Action and adventure films History Science fiction films |
| Roles: | prn, pre, Other, Producer, Distributor, Editor, Publisher, isb, pmn, Contributor, Collector, 475, Publishing director, Composer, Collaborator, Creator |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
British Film Institute
- "To encourage the art of the film": the story of the British Film Institute by Ivan Butler( Book )
- The British Film Institute, the government and film culture, 1933-2000 by Geoffrey Nowell-Smith( Book )
- The cinema, historical, technical and bibliographical. A survey for librarians and students by M Jackson-Wrigley( Book )
- For filmgoers only; the intelligent filmgoer's guide to the film by R. S Lambert( Book )
- Annual review by British Film Institute( )
- The cinema and the public; a critical analysis of the origin, constitution and control of the "British film institute" (communicated to the Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin, M.P., lord president of the council) by Walter Ashley( Book )
- Annual report by British Film Institute( )
- TV documentation : a guide to BFI Library Services resources by British Film Institute( Book )
- The BFI in the eighties by British Film Institute( Book )
- British Film Institute productions, 1951-1976 : a catalogue of films made under the auspices of the Experimental Film Fund, 1951-1966 and the Production Board, 1966-1976 by BFI Production Board( Book )
- Distribution catalogue by British Film Institute( )
- Cinema and the public : a critical analysis of the origin, constitution and control of the British Film Institute by Walter Ashley( Book )
- BFI news by British Film Institute <London>( )
- The B.F.I. in the regions by British Film Institute( Book )
- The BFI in the eighties : the work of the British Film Institute and its plans for the future : a report produced on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 1983 by British Film Institute( Book )
- Catalogue of the Higher Education Film Library by Higher Education Film Library( Book )
- The British Film Institute : report by Great Britain( Book )
- Annual report and accounts by British Film Institute( )
- Annual review and management agreement by British Film Institute( )
- The British Film Institute : the first twenty-five years by British Film Institute( Book )
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Most widely held works by
British Film Institute
Brooklyn by
John Crowley(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within
21 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and French and held by 2,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within
Philomena by
Stephen Frears(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 2,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship."--Container
15 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 2,373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith, a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship."--Container
Sight and sound(
)
in English and Spanish and held by 2,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sight & Sound is the international film magazine that offers a unique insight into the very best of film culture - past, present and future. Published by the BFI since 1932 the Sight & Sound archive is an unrivalled resource of film commentary and criticism. When paired with long-running sister publication Monthly Film Bulletin (1934-1991) this collection also represents a fascinating journal of record of the films released in UK cinemas across the decades. (MFB is collected as annual volumes which can be found in the corresponding year within the S & S archive). Sight & Sound continues to bring you the best writing on the films that matter - covering a broad range of work in its features, interviews and comprehensive reviews section. A trusted guide with an intelligent approach - Sight & Sound is essential reading for the serious film fan
in English and Spanish and held by 2,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sight & Sound is the international film magazine that offers a unique insight into the very best of film culture - past, present and future. Published by the BFI since 1932 the Sight & Sound archive is an unrivalled resource of film commentary and criticism. When paired with long-running sister publication Monthly Film Bulletin (1934-1991) this collection also represents a fascinating journal of record of the films released in UK cinemas across the decades. (MFB is collected as annual volumes which can be found in the corresponding year within the S & S archive). Sight & Sound continues to bring you the best writing on the films that matter - covering a broad range of work in its features, interviews and comprehensive reviews section. A trusted guide with an intelligent approach - Sight & Sound is essential reading for the serious film fan
Suffragette by
Sarah Gavron(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 2015 and 2019 in English and held by 1,853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by true events, a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of the women who risked everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The story centers on Maud, a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette movement. Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst, Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life
19 editions published between 2015 and 2019 in English and held by 1,853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspired by true events, a moving drama exploring the passion and heartbreak of the women who risked everything in their fight for equality in early 20th century Britain. The story centers on Maud, a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.'s growing suffragette movement. Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst, Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life
Early man by
Tom Hiddleston(
Visual
)
15 editions published in 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, this tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home
15 editions published in 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 1,436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, this tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home
The lobster by
Yorgos Lanthimos(
Visual
)
15 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Dans un futur proche... Toute personne célibataire est arrêtée, transférée à l'Hôtel et a 45 jours pour trouver l'âme soeur. Passé ce délai, elle sera transformée en l'animal de son choix. Pour échapper à ce destin, un homme s'enfuit et rejoint dans les bois un groupe de résistants ; les Solitaires."--allocine.fr
15 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 1,361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Dans un futur proche... Toute personne célibataire est arrêtée, transférée à l'Hôtel et a 45 jours pour trouver l'âme soeur. Passé ce délai, elle sera transformée en l'animal de son choix. Pour échapper à ce destin, un homme s'enfuit et rejoint dans les bois un groupe de résistants ; les Solitaires."--allocine.fr
Anime : a history by
Jonathan Clements(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2013 and 2019 in English and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comprehensive history of Japanese animation draws on Japanese primary sources and testimony from industry professionals to explore the production and reception of anime, from its early faltering steps, to the international successes of Spirited Away and Pokémon
6 editions published between 2013 and 2019 in English and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This comprehensive history of Japanese animation draws on Japanese primary sources and testimony from industry professionals to explore the production and reception of anime, from its early faltering steps, to the international successes of Spirited Away and Pokémon
A united kingdom by
Amma Asante(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s. When they decided to marry, just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa, it caused an international uproar. However, their passionate romance triumphed over every obstacle and changed the course of African history
18 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and French and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s. When they decided to marry, just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa, it caused an international uproar. However, their passionate romance triumphed over every obstacle and changed the course of African history
Colette by
Wash Westmoreland(
Visual
)
7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After marrying 'Willy', a successful Parisian writer, Colette is transplanted to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation, inspiring additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression
7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After marrying 'Willy', a successful Parisian writer, Colette is transplanted to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation, inspiring additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression
Mr. Turner by
Mike Leigh(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Biografía sobre el pintor británico, J.M.W Turner (1775-1851). Artista reconocido, ilustre miembro de la Royal Academy of Arts, vive con su padre y su fiel ama de llaves. Es amigo de aristócratas, visita burdeles y viaja frecuentemente en busca de inspiración. A pesar de su fama, también es víctima de las burlas del público y del sarcasmo de la sociedad. Profundamente afectado por la muerte de su padre, decide aislarse. Su vida cambia cuando conoce a Mrs Booth, propietaria de una pensión familiar a orillas del mar." (FILMAFFINITY)
7 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Biografía sobre el pintor británico, J.M.W Turner (1775-1851). Artista reconocido, ilustre miembro de la Royal Academy of Arts, vive con su padre y su fiel ama de llaves. Es amigo de aristócratas, visita burdeles y viaja frecuentemente en busca de inspiración. A pesar de su fama, también es víctima de las burlas del público y del sarcasmo de la sociedad. Profundamente afectado por la muerte de su padre, decide aislarse. Su vida cambia cuando conoce a Mrs Booth, propietaria de una pensión familiar a orillas del mar." (FILMAFFINITY)
Under the skin by
Jonathan Glazer(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An existential, experimental science fiction film with erotic overtones that journeys to the heart of what it means to be human in which an alien in the form of a voluptuous young woman prowls the streets of Scotland in search of isolated lonely and unsuspecting men whom she lures into her otherworldly lair, where they are seduced, stripped of their humanity, and never heard from again
18 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An existential, experimental science fiction film with erotic overtones that journeys to the heart of what it means to be human in which an alien in the form of a voluptuous young woman prowls the streets of Scotland in search of isolated lonely and unsuspecting men whom she lures into her otherworldly lair, where they are seduced, stripped of their humanity, and never heard from again
Seven psychopaths by
Colin Farrell(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 1,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marty is a struggling screenwriter who wants nothing more than to finish his script. Instead, he becomes entangled with the Los Angeles gangster underworld when his odd, but well-meaning friends kidnap a volatile gangster's shih tzu. The ordeal gives Marty all the inspiration he needs; now, he must live long enough to finish his story
20 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 1,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marty is a struggling screenwriter who wants nothing more than to finish his script. Instead, he becomes entangled with the Los Angeles gangster underworld when his odd, but well-meaning friends kidnap a volatile gangster's shih tzu. The ordeal gives Marty all the inspiration he needs; now, he must live long enough to finish his story
45 years by
Andrew Haigh(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kate et Geoff Mercer sont sur le point d?organiser une grande fête pour leur 45e anniversaire de mariage. Pendant ces préparatifs, Geoff reçoit une nouvelle : le corps de Katya, son premier grand amour, disparu 50 ans auparavant dans les glaces des Alpes, vient d?être retrouvé. Cette nouvelle va alors bouleverser le couple et modifier doucement le regard que Kate porte sur son mari? "Allociné"
10 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 1,182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kate et Geoff Mercer sont sur le point d?organiser une grande fête pour leur 45e anniversaire de mariage. Pendant ces préparatifs, Geoff reçoit une nouvelle : le corps de Katya, son premier grand amour, disparu 50 ans auparavant dans les glaces des Alpes, vient d?être retrouvé. Cette nouvelle va alors bouleverser le couple et modifier doucement le regard que Kate porte sur son mari? "Allociné"
Breathe by
William Nicholson(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, he is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of Diana's twin brothers and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall, Robin and Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together - raising their young son, traveling, and devoting their lives to helping other polio patients. Inspired by a true story
9 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28, he is confined to a hospital bed and given only a few months to live. With the help of Diana's twin brothers and the groundbreaking ideas of inventor Teddy Hall, Robin and Diana dare to escape the hospital ward to seek out a full and passionate life together - raising their young son, traveling, and devoting their lives to helping other polio patients. Inspired by a true story
High life by
Claire Denis(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monte and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to deep space. The crew, death row inmates led by a doctor with sinister motives, has vanished. As the mystery of what happened onboard the ship is unraveled, father and daughter must rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole
7 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monte and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to deep space. The crew, death row inmates led by a doctor with sinister motives, has vanished. As the mystery of what happened onboard the ship is unraveled, father and daughter must rely on each other to survive as they hurtle toward the oblivion of a black hole
Lean on Pete by
Andrew Haigh(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 1,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray, both of them eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse's owner Del Montgomery and his jockey Bonnie help Charley fill the void of his father's absence-until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter
10 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 1,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray, both of them eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse's owner Del Montgomery and his jockey Bonnie help Charley fill the void of his father's absence-until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter
The girl with all the gifts by
Gemma Arterton(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Humanity has been all but destroyed by a fungal disease that eradicates free will and turns its victims into flesh-eating 'hungries'. Only a small group of children seem to be immune to its effects. At an army base in rural England, these unique children are being studied and subjected to cruel experiments. When the base falls, one little girl escapes and must discover what she is, ultimately deciding both her own future and that of the human race
27 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Humanity has been all but destroyed by a fungal disease that eradicates free will and turns its victims into flesh-eating 'hungries'. Only a small group of children seem to be immune to its effects. At an army base in rural England, these unique children are being studied and subjected to cruel experiments. When the base falls, one little girl escapes and must discover what she is, ultimately deciding both her own future and that of the human race
Belle by
Amma Asante(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although Dido Elizabeth Belle, an eighteenth-century English woman of mixed race, is raised in privilege by her aristocratic great-uncle and his wife, she is denied a proper social standing because of her skin color. But when Dido falls in love with a young idealist lawyer who aspires to create positive change, she finds herself caught between two worlds
24 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,089 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although Dido Elizabeth Belle, an eighteenth-century English woman of mixed race, is raised in privilege by her aristocratic great-uncle and his wife, she is denied a proper social standing because of her skin color. But when Dido falls in love with a young idealist lawyer who aspires to create positive change, she finds herself caught between two worlds
You were never really here by
Lynne Ramsay(
Visual
)
7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening
7 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening
Pride by
Matthew Warchus(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British drama inspired by real events during the 1984 miners' strike. When activist Mark Ashton (Ben Schnetzer) garners support at a Gay Pride rally in London for his plan to raise funds in support of the striking miners, he encounters a surprising impediment to his plan: most mining communities refuse to take money from gay and lesbian groups. However, one Welsh village, Dulais, seem grateful for the support. Mark and his friends hire a minibus and visit the villagers to consolidate the relationship. Though the villagers don't completely accept their visitors straight away, the community, which includes Hefina (Imelda Staunton), Dai (Paddy Considine) and Cliff (Bill Nighy), gradually warm to Mark and his friends as they realise the common causes that bind them
12 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,064 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British drama inspired by real events during the 1984 miners' strike. When activist Mark Ashton (Ben Schnetzer) garners support at a Gay Pride rally in London for his plan to raise funds in support of the striking miners, he encounters a surprising impediment to his plan: most mining communities refuse to take money from gay and lesbian groups. However, one Welsh village, Dulais, seem grateful for the support. Mark and his friends hire a minibus and visit the villagers to consolidate the relationship. Though the villagers don't completely accept their visitors straight away, the community, which includes Hefina (Imelda Staunton), Dai (Paddy Considine) and Cliff (Bill Nighy), gradually warm to Mark and his friends as they realise the common causes that bind them
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Adoption Authors, French Botswana Colette, Emigration and immigration England Extraterrestrial beings Feminism Feminists France Gangsters Great Britain Heroes Hess, Michael A., Human-alien encounters Illegitimate children Immigrants Interracial marriage Ireland Journalists Khama, Ruth, Khama, Seretse,--Sir, Lawyers Lee, Philomena Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Motion pictures Motion pictures in education New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn Outcasts Painters Pankhurst, Emmeline, Parent and child Politicians Prehistoric peoples Presidents Presidents' spouses Scotland Screenwriters Shih tzu Sixsmith, Martin Spouses Suffragists Survival Teenage mothers Turner, J. M. W.--(Joseph Mallord William), United States Unmarried mothers Women immigrants
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B.F.I.
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BFI
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Britanski filmski institut
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British Film Institute britisk organisasjon for film
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British Film Institute organisatie uit Verenigd Koninkrijk
British Film Institute organització no lucrativa del Regne Unit
British Film Institute organización do Reino Unido
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Britský filmový institut britská instituce na podporu kinematografie
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