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The space will also feature three new documentary shorts commissioned by the BFI’s Our Screen Heritage programme. These works reflect on the ideas and motifs that have been frequently represented and received through moving-image over the past century, offering a different way for audiences to interact with and (re)contextualise the BFI National Archive’s collections:
THREADS OF MEMORY (Dir. Juliana Kasumu) - Unravelling the enduring influence of West African and Caribbean cultural memory on Black British fashion, Threads of Memory explores how migration, identity and resilience shaped the evolution of a fashion movement that redefines authenticity and challenges stereotypes.
KEEP FIT (Dir: Jo Reid) - Reflecting the repetitive and meditative nature of an exercise class, this exploratory and experimental piece of filmmaking considers the ever-changing standards and markers of beauty through the lens of ‘the workout,’ as captured in our collective past, present and future screen heritage.
SONG OF THE SUBURBS (Dir. Graham Williamson) - The suburbs are often portrayed as dull, conformist and hermetic. But with over 80% of the UK population calling these areas home, this playful yet empathetic short film challenges enduring stereotypes by centring the experiences and eccentricities of their numerous residents.
Supported by the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding
