Jamie kicks off 2011’s film festival with a Charlie Chaplin/Claire Bloom two-hander, an introduction to Amos Vogel and the Cinema 16 society, and a duo of documentaries.
We’re based in Bradford, the first ever UNESCO City of Film, so naturally we’re passionate about cinema. Cinema screenings, film festivals, and cinematography in our collection: read more about everything to do with film at the museum.
Festival Producer Ben Eagle presents some snaps from the launch of our 2011 film festival.
As International Consultant for BIFF, Neil is one of the people responsible for selecting the films screened at our festival. Greg Spencer caught up with him about what it means to be a festival programmer.
Festival Producer Ben Eagle recounts his experiences of filming with Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and John Hurt.
Our Film Programmer Tom Vincent was proud to present an exclusive preview screening of West is West, attended by the film’s star, local actor Aqib Khan.
With great style, black humour, and an intriguing concept at the heart of its strange tale, Greece’s Dogtooth has topped our poll of museum staff’s favourite films of 2010.
Our animation festival is over for another year—here are some of the highlights, from fantastic guest speakers to Doctor Who videogames.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan (‘the Indian Tom Cruise’, as I heard from one of my colleagues) was in our midst last week.
Roy Stafford explores the life and work of Japanese director Kurosawa Akira, one of the most important film-makers in the history of cinema.
If you love animation, you’ll be delighted with The Illusionist, based on a script by Jacques Tati and directed by Sylvain Chromet (of Belleville Rendezvous fame). Our Film Programmer, Tom Vincent, gives his expert opinion.
Last week, Hussain Currimbhoy from Sheffield Doc/Fest visited the museum to introduce Academy Award-winning documentary The Fog of War.
As Fantastic Films Weekend, our festival celebrating horror film, draws to a close for 2010, Emma picks some highlights.