Memoir of a Snail (2024)
"Every Christmas, I curl up on the sofa with Memoir of a Snail. There’s something so wonderfully Aussie about its warmth and quirkiness - it feels like home, even in the middle of winter here. It’s my cosy-season comfort watch."
Mel Horlock - Marketing Manager
Parasite (2019)
“This film drew me in with clever shifts between humour and unnerving scenes creating a dark and thrilling connotation. It’s the kind of film that keeps you alert, second-guessing every scene. It’s not your typical festive pick - most aren’t designed to put you on edge - but this one had me right on the edge of the sofa by the end."
Max Chrusciel - Digital Designer
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2024)
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the kind of film that stays with you, long after your first watch. That final scene still haunts me, a climatic, heart-wrenching reminder of forbidden love, longing, and the gratitude we must feel for the people we’re fortunate enough to spend the holidays with.”
Natasha Stevenson - UX & Digital Design Lead
Your BFI Player offer
Customers who place an order or receive a quotation for Sofas & Stuff furniture between 15 December 2025 and 6 February 2026 will receive £15 off a BFI Player annual subscription - giving you a year of exceptional, curated cinema. Your code can be used at any time until 30 April 2026, and includes a 14-day free trial before your discounted year begins.
The Sofas & Stuff x BFI watchlist
These individual team picks sit within a wider watchlist we’ve curated from the BFI’s collection - films we admire for their character, their craft and the distinctive viewpoints they offer. Explore the full list for more to watch this season.
