As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all w...

During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the div...

Chapter One of this anthology embarks on a journey into the world of filmmaking, pulling back the cu...

Between 1968 and 1970, J M Goodger, a lecturer at the University of Salford, made a film record of t...

Just after midnight on 10 March 1945, the US launched an air-based attack on eastern Tokyo; continui...

When Tomoko finds some messages for a 'Mr Smith' on a lost mobile phone, she finds herself on an 'Al...

The Little Ballet Troupe of Bombay performs a "puppet ballet" of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

A look at legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki following his retirement in 2013.
An exploration of the intricate art of filmmaking, delving into the multifaceted stages of scriptwri...

Follow the cast and crew of Livescreamers across their five day shoot, and go deep behind the scenes...

In an industry that is becoming increasingly competitive, what drives indie filmmakers to keep creat...

Telugu Film Director Vamsy, reminisces about his early days as an Assistant Director Working at "See...

Telugu Film Director Vamsy Expresse his Train Journey with Music Direcor Ilayaraja.

A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. Duri...

Based on the memoir by Indian policy analyst Sanjaya Baru, The Accidental Prime Minister explores Ma...

A Suitable Girl follows three young women in India struggling to maintain their identities and follo...

A two parts making of documentary, following José Augusto Silva and his film crew during the shootin...

A cheerful road movie all about Belgian films at Cannes over the past 70 years. Filmmakers from the ...

"Fascinating India" spreads an impressive panorama of India’s historical and contemporary world. The...