The Informer - restored by the BFI National Archive | BFI

A clip from The Informer, one of the finest British films of the silent era, newly restored by the BFI National Archive and available now on Dual Format Edition Blu-ray and DVD http://shop.bfi.org.uk/the-informer.h... Based on Liam O’Flaherty’s popular novel this gripping thriller is set amongst a group of revolutionaries in the newly independent Ireland of 1922. When one of their number, Francis, kills the chief of police he goes on a run. But when he returns to say goodbyes to his mother and former lover he is cruelly betrayed by his onetime friend, Gypo. Newly restored by the BFI National Archive, with a new score from acclaimed violist/composer Garth Knox and premiered at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival, The Informer is one of the finest British films of the 1920s and deserves a place alongside other silent greats such as Blackmail, A Cottage on Dartmoor and Piccadilly. This Dual Format Edition includes the silent version alongside the rare sound version produced at the same time. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI. Watch more on the BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter:   / bfi   Like us on Facebook:   / britishfilminstitute   Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+britishfilmi...