The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s Alien, one of Hollywood’s most beloved and iconic shockers.

Intimate portrait of the pioneering filmmaker and poet Jonas Mekas, assembled from thousands of hours of his own footage and diaries.

Forget the dramatic headlines and take a joyful deep dive into 'the world’s most popular subculture’: football’s infamous ultras.

Emergency workers receive a call from five-year-old Hind Rajab. Using real-life audio recordings, this film recreates the desperate mission to save her.

Legendary film that brilliantly captures the cultural phenomenon that was the 2 Tone movement, and showcases the very best of the British Ska revival.

Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not on Mulholland Drive anymore…the fascinating influence of The Wizard of Oz on David Lynch's filmmaking.

Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia's unsettling drama-documentary delivers a powerful commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.

Three young men band together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown in Bing Liu's Academy Award-nominated documentary.

A film for frenetic times, this soothing documentary explores the celebrated composer’s 8-hour concept album as it is performed around the world.

A heartbreaking but powerful account of Louis Petit's epilepsy as documented by his parents, filmmakers Christopher Petit and Emma Matthews.

An extraordinary story of Shackleton's survival in the wastes of Antarctica, now considered the world's first documentary feature.

Groundbreaking documentary in which former Indonesian death-squad leaders re-enact their crimes through scenes inspired by different film genres.

The first in Patrick Keiller’s highly imaginative trilogy of films is a photographic trip through London, recounted by our unseen narrator.

The incredible story of a band you may never have heard of but whose sound has influenced generations with their irresistible rhythms and message of peace.

The story of skateboarding in the UK – from its surge in the early ‘70s to its current popularity and arrival at the Olympic Games.

Frederick Wiseman’s riveting portrait of life inside a large city high school, where social and moral values are handed down.

A tragedy shatters the idyllic world of a family living off-grid in the Norwegian wilderness.

Captivating 'lost' record of Billy Connolly on the cusp of international stardom during his 1975 tour of Ireland.

The power of kinship is explored in Carol Morley’s drama-documentary, drawn from real life and resonant with the way we live now.

Chantal Akerman reads letters sent to her from her mother in Belgium, against a tableau of shots of 1970s New York.

Engrossing tribute to London’s legendary Scala cinema, aptly subtitled.

An in-depth look at Marlee Matlin’s trailblazing career – from her Oscar-winning performance aged 21 through to her advocacy for the Deaf community.

Jarvis Cocker performs live in a cave in this spectacular concert film captured by BAFTA-nominated filmmaking duo, Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.

Akerman’s introspective apartment-bound reflection on isolation and confinement.

Premiere. A breathtaking and poignant account of the valiant 1924 British assault on the awe-inspiring peak, beautifully restored by the BFI.

A hypnotic tour of a New York hotel that proves that nighttime is Akerman time.

Brilliantly mixing archive film and music, Liverpool-born director Terence Davies reflects with wit and wisdom on a times of change, for good or ill

Werner Herzog’s profound and deeply moving documentary about the experiences of a community of deaf-blind people.

Dazzling document of Soviet life, by Dziga Vertov, showing a living city and the people and machines that propel it.

Menelik Shabazz (Burning an Illusion) shines a light on the music genre often dubbed ‘romantic reggae’; a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems.

Ron Peck’s experimental follow up to the groundbreaking Nighthawks is both a making-of documentary and a deeply personal film memoir.

Paul Kelly's stirring and acclaimed character study of enigmatic musician Lawrence (Felt, Denim and Go-Kart Mozart).

The first part of Martin Scorsese's 'personal journey' through American Cinema.

The second part of Martin Scorsese's 'personal journey' through American Cinema.

Groundbreaking music film, coupled with Chloé Raunet’s documentary about the making of the film, offering an insight into the heart of acid house.

Werner Herzog’s moving portrait of a record-breaking ski jumper.

The third part of Martin Scorsese's 'personal journey' through American Cinema

Discover the unrealised visions and passion projects of revered British filmmaker Michael Powell, in this fascinating documentary featuring Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker.

Victor Kossakovsky’s film essay looks at the way we have constructed our built world through a series of breathtaking sequences.

Hugely creative biographical film full of charm and intrigue, uncovering the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and a suitcase of love letters.

A riveting and all-encompassing portrait of the iconic German filmmaker.

All We Imagine as Light director Payal Kapadia’s bold and distinctive feature debut explores the political climate of contemporary India.

Frederick Wiseman’s gastronomic dream of a film captures daily life in one of the world’s most prestigious restaurants.