Valentina Tereshkova

In this spectacular and unusual sci-fi short commissioned by the European Space Agency, a young apprentice in the art of terraforming planets is given a tutorial by her enigmatic master.

A leisurely drive turns into an out-of-this-world adventure for a newlywed couple and their robot chauffeur.

The USSR and the world react to the return of Yuri Gagarin from his first manned space flight on 12th April 1961.

Britain's first full-length science fiction feature has been restored by the BFI National Archive and given a new score by composer Matthew Herbert, commissioned by the BFI and the BBC.

The man in the moon learns about hygiene in this 1929 public information short promoting the benefits of all-electric mod cons.

A propaganda film from 1957 detailing USSR’s experiments with satellites as it stood on the cusp of space exploration.

Jonathan Romney and a panel of directors defend the unorthodox and original in modern British cinema.

Critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon introduces the Oscar-winning Brazilian drama.

Farnoosh Samadi, the director of 180° Rule, and actor Sahar Dolatshahi in conversation following an online screening at LFF 2020.

Director turned detective Carol Morley (and actor Zawe Ashton) explain how an anonymous death changed both of their lives.

Directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard talk about their film, which unpacks a suitcase of love letters that inspired an album by Emilíana Torrini.

A detailed discussion of documentary Rebel Dykes with the filmmakers and contributors, following a screening at BFI Flare 2021.