BFI SOUTHBANK have announced their programme for August 2023, including Rebel Cinema: Oousmane Sembène at 100, a rare opportunity to explore the rich filmography of a giant of African cinema, on the occasion of his centenary.
Titles will include Sembène’s feature debut Black Girl (1966), the first film he was able to make in his native Wolof language Mandabi (1968), an adaptation of his own 1973 novel Xala (1975), historical epic Camp De Thi Aroye (1988), biting satire Guelwaar (1992), his final film Mooladè (2004) and many more.
Also in August will be the conclusion of BFI Southbank’s major two-month season of screenings, talks, special events and singalongs to mark the centenary of The Walt Disney Company.
‘Maiking Magic: 100 Years If Disney’ ends this month with a selection of beloved literary adaptations including Pinocchio (1940), Mary Poppins (1964), The Little Mermaid (1989) and Beaches (1988), animal adventures such as The Lion King (1994) and Ratatouille (2007), recent Pixar favourites Soul (2020), Luca (2021) and Turning Red (2022) and Sister Act (1992).
Special events in August will include a preview on August 15 of Scrapper (2023), which is backed by the BFI Filmmaking Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. The debut feature of Charlotte Regan, best-known for her award-winning shorts and music videos, this Sundance 2023 Grand Jury winner follows Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, who lives happily alone in her London flat following the death of her mother, until suddenly her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
The preview will be followed by a Q&A with director Charlotte Regan and actor Harris Dickinson, before playing on extended run from August 25.
There will also be a BFI Member Salon dedicated to the film on August 29, where BFI Members and their guests have the opportunity to socialise and share thoughts on the latest releases.
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