Bfi Movies

First World War animated propaganda short, extolling Britain's naval history and mocking the German navy.

1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.

Poignant scenes of Allied troops enjoying their Yuletide rations at the first Christmas of WWI.

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

Top-hatted pedestrians and horse-drawn traffic pass over Blackfriars Bridge in London.

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

Spellbinding images of Birmingham between the wars.

Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.

A colourful miscellany of footage from both sides of the Pennines.

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

Shy Radicals is a portrait of award-winning artist, activist and author Hamja Ahsan, and the story behind his remarkable book and satirical manifesto...

A beautifully evocative three-mile glide along the Thames from bustling docks to bohemian Chelsea.

The annual mop fair in Stratford-Upon-Avon, including the roasting of an ox.

Boats and steamers on the mud flats and lakes of the Assam district, India.

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

The mischievous Pimple takes to the bottle.

Birkenhead's sights, shopping opportunities and industries.

Behind the scenes footage of Pasolini and crew filming 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'.