Rentals
British Film Premiere: New Films from New Voices
A season of films presented in partnership with BFI & BBC Film.
Presenting brand new films celebrating a new wave of British filmmakers who are offering fresh perspectives on UK life and experiences. Films are available on BFI Player 30 days after their transmission on BBC Two, every Saturday night until early December, and all will be accompanied by a short introduction from a UK film critic.
They are all critically acclaimed feature films which premiered at top international film festivals, with many nominated for or winning major awards. The majority of films were released in cinemas in 2020, and showcase a range of filmmaking talent, many making their debut feature films, and include actors such as Henry Golding (CRAZY RICH ASIANS), Molly Windsor (Three Girls) and Nichola Burley (WUTHERING HEIGHTS).
The films premiering in the British Film Premiere season are all backed by BBC Film and the BFI, which awards National Lottery funding.
Film: After Love
After Love After Love
Drama 2021 90 mins Director: Aleem Khan
In this knockout feature debut from Aleem Khan, Bafta-winner Joanna Scanlan is the woman who discovers her late husband’s secrets.
Film: Mogul Mowgli
Mogul Mowgli Mogul Mowgli
Drama 2020 89 mins Director: Bassam Tariq
Bassam Tariq’s visceral directorial debut, co-written with Riz Ahmed, finds a British-Pakistani rapper’s life spiralling out of control when, on the cusp of success, he succumbs to a debilitating illness.