Skin Deep

An adolescent criminal finds redemption when he meets and helps a young mother and her family.

Stylishly-shot document of multicultural 1970s London among Southall's Asian community.

An Asian woman engages her inner goddess to create a stunning oasis in a grey tower block.

Ugandan Asian refugees face up to a sudden wintery future.

Satirical docu-drama based on the shocking fact that virginity tests were carried out by the home office on Asian girls arriving from India and Pakistan between 1971-1979.

Alnoor Dewshi's clever, charming and illuminating film about two cousins who discuss ideas of culture and history while wandering through London.

Journalists congregate outside the Japanese embassy in London following the announcement of the death of the Emperor Meiji.

Geeky Pavan takes his 'English Rose' on a date to the most authentic Indian restaurant in the city. To his horror she goes off-menu, in Hindi...

Capital scenes thanks to Victorian filmmakers

The Band of the First Life Guards approaches Westminster Bridge during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

A conquering Boer War hero enjoys a rapturous homecoming parade

A sports day gives the young residents of the Foundling Hospital a chance to let off steam

Adam Smith of Northumbria University explains why Andrea Arnold's coming-of-age story, about a girl who uses dance to escape, is his favourite film on BFI Player.

Noah Ball of Northumbria University explains why you should seize the chance to watch Nicolas Winding Refn's debut.

Kyle MacLachlan talks to BFI CEO Ben Roberts about working with David Lynch on the legendary series Twin Peaks.

Writer-director Laura Carreira talks to Nia Childs about her debut feature, On Falling.

Writer, director and performer Amrou Al-Kadhi talks to Rico Johnson-Sinclair about their debut feature.

Payal Kapadia discusses her Cannes prize-winning and Bafta-nominated drama with Ashanti Omkar.