Silent Night: Looking back at early screen adaptations of A Christmas Carol

December 24, 2020 | David Farnor

When it comes to Christmas, it sometimes seems all anyone wants to hear is about is Scrooge. Scrooge, Scrooge, Scrooge. If you’re looking for a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, then silent films are the place to … Read More

VOD film review: Napoleon (1927)

December 7, 2016 | Neil Alcock

An unforgettable film and a dazzling cinematic experience, Napoleon is essential viewing.Read More

BFI Player makes The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands free to watch online on Armistice Day

November 10, 2014 | David Farnor

The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands will be available to watch on BFI Player for free on Armistice Day.

The BFI’s new restoration of the silent film, which was made in 1927, premiered at the London Film Festival … Read More

VOD film review: Blancanieves

October 18, 2014 | Ivan Radford

Stylish and playful, Pablo Berger’s black-and-white, silent reimagining of a classic fairy tale is Snow White as you’ve never seen it before.Read More