Too Much: Melodrama on Film by the BFI

As the days get darker and colder and seasonal depression rears its ugly head, we can all be prone to a touch of melodrama. Therefore, it seems fitting that the BFI has curated the perfect line-up of emotionally-driven films that are sure to get you swept away in the drama from October to December. Heightened emotion is the common thread in this programme, so expect to be on a rollercoaster of feelings. The centrepiece will be the re-release of Douglas Sirk’s colourful, high-octane love story All That Heaven Allows (1955), a transgressive portrait of 1950s Eisenhower-era Americana. Importantly, this season will feature films driven by the inner workings of women's lives and showcase the sensational performances of the line-up’s female stars. Spanning across generations and the globe these films each connect and highlight the harrowing aspects of the female experience such as longing, rage, desire, sexuality and motherhood. Check out the full programme on the BFI website here.