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The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca empire, a Spanish expedition leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon river in search of gold and wealth. Soon, they come across great difficulties and Don Aguirres, a ruthless man who cares only about riches, becomes their leader. But will his quest lead them to 'the golden city', or to certain destruction? Boasting a remarkable turn from his frequent collaborator (and erstwhile antagonist) Kinski, Werner Herzog’s visceral exploration of doomed adventure and savage beauty is one of German cinema’s totemic masterpieces.
Do you like movies? Do you like feeling smug about knowing things about movies? And - most importantly - do you like having fun? If your answers to those questions are "Yes", “Yes", and perhaps even "YES!", well, good news! Ali Plumb's Untitled Film Quiz Project is just what you need in your life: an evening of BIG SCREEN, in-a-cinema film trivia fun, hosted by that geeky guy off Radio 1, Ali Plumb. You and your friends can partake in quiz rounds so bonkers, you'll be telling your other mates about them as soon as you get home – think 'Guess the film from the LEGO minifigure’ (and honestly, that's just seeing the tip of the iceberg). So gather together some fellow pop culture aficionados, cook up an absurd team name - take note: the funniest team name wins a prize, as do the last place, second last place and the person wearing the geekiest t-shirt - and book your tickets now for a night full of picture rounds, music rounds and rounds where you have to work out which two actors Ali has smushed together on Photoshop. You'll see. (Hopefully.)
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025). “THE MACABRE MASTERPIECE OF TERROR!” THE RAVEN (1963) A magician, who has been turned into a raven, turns to a former sorcerer for help (and revenge!). Doors: 6pm. Intro + Film + Intermission: 6:30pm – 9pm Event takes place in the Members’ Bar (membership not required) Adults 18+ only Continuing our Vincent Price Sidequest — showing exclusively at Finsbury Park Picturehouse — BAR TRASH is stupidly proud to present ‘The Master of Menace’ in Roger Corman’s THE RAVEN (1963). How do you adapt one of American literature’s most famous gothic poems for the screen? The task was almost too much for legendary screenwriter Richard Matheson (I AM LEGEND, THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN) until he realised that the idea of adapting Edgar Allen Poe’s THE RAVEN was so ridiculous he might as well make it as a comedy. And what a comedy! Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff play rival magicians whose paths cross when Dr Craven (Price) hears Dr Bedlo (Lorre) tap-tap-tapping on his windowpane. Bedlo was turned into a (talking!) raven by Dr Scarabus (Karloff) and when turned back into human form vows revenge. Whilst the story centres on this supernatural battle of the wizards, it’s the relentless rivalry of the three great horror masters upstaging each other that will captivate your attention. You might also marvel at a juvenile Jack Nicholson as the son of Lorre's character… THE RAVEN is the fifth in the much-loved ‘Corman-Poe cycle’ of eight films that saw legendary B-movie maker Roger Corman adapt the works of Edgar Allen Poe from HOUSE OF USHER (1960) to THE TOMB OF LIGEIA (1964). We are also showing THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) on Sunday 29 June at Finsbury Park Picturehouse, which was considered by Corman to be one of the best of the series (along with HOUSE OF USHER). Polite notice: We are showing THE RAVEN with subtitles from the best available digital source. /// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets £8 / £5 for PH members. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///
BEGINNERS CARTOON WORKSHOP WITH ROB MIDDLETON 10.30AM -12PM Have you ever wanted to draw your own cartoons? What if you could learn to draw cartoons quickly and simply?….no natural talent or endless hours of practice required… During this relaxing and fun workshop, Rob will show you how to draw some different characters and to give them a range of different expressions. And the cherry on the top is you get to do this with other people. Tutor Rob Middleton has taught adults how to draw cartoons online and in person in both the UK and Japan. He also does freelance cartooning for businesses, and plays the trumpet from time-to-time… Programmed in partnership with the Sir John Hurt Film Trust.
Bogancloch is where Jake Williams lives, nestled in a vast highland forest of Scotland. The film portrays his life throughout the seasons, with other people occasionally crossing into his otherwise solitary life. At the heart a song, an argument between life and death, each stating their case to rule over the world. The film is without exposition, it aims at something less recognisable, a different existence of reality observed in discrete moments. A sequel to Two Years at Sea (2011), charting a subtly changing life in a radically changing world.
Corky, a tough female ex con and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar.
When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
A beautiful but amoral model sleeps her way to the top of the London fashion scene at the height of the Swinging Sixties.
In the unfamiliar Appalachian backwoods, a weekend of male bonding for four inexperienced campers turns into a gut-wrenching fight for survival against the merciless forces of nature and the brutality of man. Their only escape is a terrifying canoe ride down the raging rapids of the Chattooga River. If their heartless pursuers don't kill them, the treacherous waters just might.
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. An honest and life-affirming true story of the healing power of the natural world.
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
9pm - Midnight. Free entry. Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.
This month, the Duke’s After Dark are scheming to get away from it all and make their millions with their next late night movie night; the Wachowskis’ debut, Bound. A liaison between Corky, an ex-convict, and Violet, the girlfriend of a mafioso Caesar, leads to a lesbian love affair and a plot to swipe $2 million from the mob and the chance to escape their lives if they can survive the aftermath… Since its release in 1996, this spectacularly scintillating neo-noir erotic crime thriller has taken on the status of a queer cult classic - a the perfect movie for a late night Duke’s After Dark during Pride month. Duke’s After Dark films have 10 minutes of ads and trailers.
Kate lives a secluded life—until her troubled daughter shows up, frightened and covered in someone else's blood. As Kate unravels the shocking truth, she learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child.
Kate lives a secluded life—until her troubled daughter shows up, frightened and covered in someone else's blood. As Kate unravels the shocking truth, she learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child.
Kira and Ian – both in their mid-30s – meet on a winter weekend on the Isle of Skye. Both are on the run – from their past as well as from the reality of their current lives. The 36 hours they spend together are characterized by fun and lightness. A deep, almost magical connection develops between the two strangers. Everything seems possible. But fate tears them apart again. They both return to London, unaware that they live in the same city. Often only a few minutes, meters and coincidences apart, Kira and Ian move through the pulsating city; they never meet. They first have to face their demons before they are ready to really meet.
Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
A group of camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child's drowning.
Goebbels and the Führer offers a chilling portrayal of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels and his relationship with Adolf Hitler. Through dramatized scenes and real archival footage, it exposes how propaganda manipulated an entire nation, culminating in the horrifying final days of the Third Reich as Berlin crumbled and the regime collapsed.
Greener Henley are delighted to present the universally acclaimed documentary 'Honeyland' followed by a live panel discussion as part of The Great Big Green Week. A woman utilises ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey in the mountains of North Macedonia. When a neighbouring family tries to do the same, it becomes a source of tension as they disregard her wisdom and advice. The documentary received numerous awards and nominations at film festivals, including three awards at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and two nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards in the categories for Best International Feature Film and Best Documentary Feature. Honeyland is the first documentary to receive a nomination in both categories in the history of the Oscars. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
“Choose life” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic films, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This month, in the build-up to Danny Boyle’s return to cinemas with 28 Years Later, staff member Finn takes us back to his break-out hit, Trainspotting. With his debut film Shallow Grave released in early 1995 to much buzz, Boyle his team of producer Andrew Macdonald and writer John Hodge were already moving onto their next project – an adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s cult novel Trainspotting. Welsh had been worried that any film adaptation of his story of heroin addicts would be a serious social drama for the arthouse crowd. Instead, Boyle and co. brought the dark comedy of Welsh’s novel to the fore, bolstered by an incredible soundtrack and brought to life by a cast including Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle and Johnny Lee Miller, actors who made the characters of Renton, Begbie and Sick Boy into icons. Released in February 1996 with an unforgettable marketing campaign of black and white portraits emboldened by splashes of bright orange, the film and everything associated with it – the soundtrack, the poster, the cast - became the epitome of British cool. Nearly thirty years later, its lost none of its lust for life, especially when seen on the big screen.
Due to his insistence that he has an invisible six foot-tall rabbit for a best friend, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane - but he may be wiser than anyone knows.
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming, and full of contradictions, dreams of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel. Instead she finds herself stuck in desperate singlehood, spending her days working in the legendary British bookshop, Shakespeare & Co in Paris, rather than pursuing her own ambitions of becoming a novelist. But when an unexpected invitation to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England lands in her lap, Agathe is in for an eye-opening and life-changing experience. Encouraged to confront her insecurities and explore her true romantic, sexual and creative nature, in part thanks to her eccentric co-residents, Agathe realises it’s time to stop wasting her sentimental life and take control - over both her writing aspirations, and her very own love story. Starring Camille Rutherford (Anatomy of a Fall), Pablo Pauly (The French Dispatch) and Charlie Anson (Death on the Nile), Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is an uplifting and heart-warming throwback to classic romance, with a modern sensibility, marking the directorial debut of acclaimed screenwriter Laura Piani.
Based on the real story that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, follows the greatest love story of all time, set as an original pop musical.
In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Stefan Brand is a wealthy pianist who goes out at night to seduce women. One evening, when he returns home, he finds a letter from an unknown sender. This letter changes his life forever.
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Louie Provost, Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.
Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands.
Professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbors. He begins to suspect that a man across the courtyard may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his high society fashion-consultant girlfriend Lisa Freemont and his visiting nurse Stella to investigate. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.
An in-depth look at the life and music of Manchester-based rock band, Oasis. Featuring never before seen archive footage and original interviews, the film charts the rise of Oasis from their 1994 debut single SUPERSONIC to their legendary Knebworth gigs in August 1996 to a capacity crowd of 125,000.
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. Screening in cinemas with theatrically exclusive footage. Member Free tickets not redeemable to these premium-priced shows.
S/HE IS STILL HER/E - THE OFFICIAL GENESIS P-ORRIDGE DOC We're delighted to welcome Genesse, Genesis P-Orridge’s daughter as well as other special guests for a live Q&A follwing the documentary. Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story… never this intimate... until now. In this authorised but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino comes a monumental and deeply romantic story of a lifetime. Born in the Bay of Naples in 1950, Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta) searches for happiness over the long summers of her youth, falling in love with her home city and its many memorable characters. But when tragedy strikes, and carefree romances lose their thrill, she decides to seek a deeper sense of purpose. Featuring a captivating performance from Dalla Porta and an outstanding cast that includes Gary Oldman, PARTHENOPE is another tale of great beauty from a master of modern cinema. Please note that this film is in multiple languages, and the English language sections are not subtitled - except in Subtitled (Captioned) screenings.
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby! There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments. With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!
Reclaim the Frame presents Lollipop + Q&A with director Daisy-May Hudson Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands. The Edinburgh event on 2 June will feature a conversation with director Daisy-May Hudson, moderated by Reclaim The Frame Impact Producer, Eilidh Akilade. The Brighton event on 11 June will feature a conversation with director Daisy-May Hudson and cast Posy Sterling & Idil Ahmed , moderated by Reclaim The Frame Impact Producer, Rui Jin. Reclaim The Frame is a charity that champions marginalised perspectives in cinema, connecting with audiences and communities through special screenings and events across the UK. Reclaim The Frame events create a space to discuss what's under the surface of each story. Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date on all their programming: https://www.reclaimtheframe.org/sign-up-as-an-advocate
Join us for a relaxed double bill of Tod Browning’s Freaks & David Lynch’s The Elephant Man: a pair of ahead-of-their-time films about disability. Both found their home on the alternative cinema circuits of the 1930s and 80s respectively, embraced by those who found resonance in all the credence they gave—and still give—to marginalised people. This double bill is open to all, will be introduced by Lynchspirations season programmer Hope Hopkinson, with an interval and informal discussion group about the film’s themes and resonance. Timings: 6:30: Introduction + FREAKS 7.50: Intermission + in-screen discussion 8.20: THE ELEPHANT MAN Please note: these screenings will have no ads or trailers, so make sure to arrive with plenty of time! Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Based on the popular graphic novel by the North American writer Sara Varon, ROBOT DREAMS tells the adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in NYC during the '80s. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
S/HE IS STILL HER/E - THE OFFICIAL GENESIS P-ORRIDGE DOC We're delighted to welcome Genesse, Genesis P-Orridge’s daughter as well as other special guests for a live Q&A follwing the documentary. Genesis P-Orridge lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story… never this intimate... until now. In this authorised but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
The South London Film Festival Presents: She Owns The Scene No Permission. Just Presence. Join The South London Film Festival as they proudly present a powerful showcase of 9 bold short films that celebrate women who OWN the scene both on and off screen. This striking programme amplifies voices that challenge convention, celebrate identity and shake the status quo. From emerging on screen talent to boundary-pushing directors/producers. These are stories for everyone - made to move, challenge and simply entertain. 9 Bold films that showcase outstanding female talent who own the scene both on and off screen. + Q&A - Including Oscar, BIFA & BAFTA - longlisted film "Sister's Wives". As well as a powerful line up with some incredible talents including works from Tamzin Outhwaite (Eastenders), Gary Beadle (Eastenders, Rye Lane, Star Wars: Andor), Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex), Kellie Shirley (In The Long Run, Eastenders) and Michael Fox (Downton Abbey) to name a few. Stick around after the screening for drinks, networking, and real talk.
Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
We're delighted to welcome members of the filmmaking team for a Q&A after the shows. In attendance will be: Sat 7 June - Hackney: - Tim Key Sun 8 June - The Gate: James Griffiths, Tim Key, Tom Basden Sat 14 June - Greenwich: Tim Key Sun 22 June - Ritzy: Tim Key, Tom Basden Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
THE ENCAMPMENTS is a brave and powerful new documentary following the Palestine solidarity protests that erupted across university campuses in 2024. With gripping footage of the protesters’ struggle, the film shows the peaceful nature of the movement and the momentous challenges it faces. Featuring detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors, whistleblowers and organisers, the film captures the deeper stakes of a historic moment that continues to reverberate across the globe. Timely, urgent and filled with a clear-eyed fury, THE ENCAMPMENTS is a rallying cry for those who refuse to be silenced and a message of hope for the people of Palestine.
THE ENCAMPMENTS is a brave and powerful new documentary following the Palestine solidarity protests that erupted across university campuses in 2024. With gripping footage of the protesters’ struggle, the film shows the peaceful nature of the movement and the momentous challenges it faces. Featuring detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors, whistleblowers and organisers, the film captures the deeper stakes of a historic moment that continues to reverberate across the globe. Timely, urgent and filled with a clear-eyed fury, THE ENCAMPMENTS is a rallying cry for those who refuse to be silenced and a message of hope for the people of Palestine.
A spellbinding performance film by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, bringing to life the remarkable story the extraordinary Geraldine Flower, and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 1960s and 70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio.
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the life she has built as she plans her next act whilst also striving to repair the relationship with her daughter (Billie Lourd). With an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song and Kiernan Shipka, THE LAST SHOWGIRL is a joyous tribute to a long-gone Las Vegas – and all the women who made it glitter. Directed by Gia Coppola and featuring a Golden Globe-nominated performance from Pamela Anderson, who dazzles in the role of a lifetime, this poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers is simply unmissable.
One marathon to rule them all! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Return of the King, join Frodo and the Fellowship for an all-day adventure that might just rival any quest to Mordor: catching all three chapters of The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy on the big screen. This screening includes a 15-minute interval between films, with a total runtime of 12 hours and 7 minutes. Please note that due to licensing requirements at Duke's at Komedia only, attendees must be 18 or over.
Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother, a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town's factory closure.
The Night of the Hunter is revered today, but it failed on its first release, and Laughton never recovered from the disappointment – it was his only film as director. Adapted from a bestselling novel by Davis Grubb, it is part expressionist horror movie, part luminous fairytale, and contains some of the most haunting images in cinema. Evil, in the form of fake preacher Robert Mitchum, is visited upon a woman and two innocent children until they’re rescued by Good, in the form of frail Lillian Gish. In its intensely visual treatment of the story, the film harks back to the great silent cinema, thanks to former Orson Welles collaborator Stanley Cortez’s marvellously expressive black and white cinematography. As the former criminal convinced that his executed cellmate’s loot is in the possession of his widow (Shelley Winters) – whom he marries purely in order to get his hands on it – Robert Mitchum was never better: charismatic and charming, vicious and violent, his symbolic ‘duel’ between two sets of tattooed knuckles (‘LOVE’ and ‘HATE’) gave American cinema one of its indelible images.
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.
An honest and life-affirming true story of the healing power of the natural world.
Original Title: Los restos del pasar Directors: LUIS (SOTO) MUÑOZ Y ALFREDO PICAZO Country: Spain Year: 2023 Duration: 83 minutes The Trail Left by Time is a film that drifts between fiction and non-fiction, told with stunning sensitivity and a poetic realism reminiscent of the most lyrical and folkloric Carlos Saura. It follows a man who, in what feels like his final breath, recalls an Easter Week from his childhood in the village where he grew up; seven days that shaped the adult he would become. Through an intimate tone and a powerful soundtrack, the film allows its evocative images and music to speak for themselves. It reflects on the essence of a place: the meaning of its customs and beliefs, its rituals around life and death, the delicate balance between individual and collective memory, and the inevitable transience of all that inhabits us. This event is part of the Latin Connections Film Festival in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy of the United Kingdom.
We're delighted to welcome Adam Wong for a live Q&A following this screening hosted by Mo Lai Yan Chi. A soul-searching story about three friends, Wolf, Alan and Sophie, who have different conditions of deafness. When Sophie graduates from the university and starts a new job, she realises she has been struggling to be seen as normal. Tensions grow between the three friends as they find themselves conflicting over how best to communicate with the world while remaining true to themselves.
We're delighted to welcome Adam Wong for a live Q&A following this screening hosted by Mo Lai Yan Chi. A soul-searching story about three friends, Wolf, Alan and Sophie, who have different conditions of deafness. When Sophie graduates from the university and starts a new job, she realises she has been struggling to be seen as normal. Tensions grow between the three friends as they find themselves conflicting over how best to communicate with the world while remaining true to themselves.
Set in the rugged landscape of 1790’s Britain, Tornado (played by model-songwriter Koki,) finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet show crosses paths with a ruthless criminal gang led by Sugarman (PULP FICTION star Tim Roth) and his ambitious son Little Sugar (SLOW HORSES’ Jack Lowden). In an attempt to create a new life, Tornado seizes the opportunity to steal the gold from the gang’s most recent heist; what follows is a thrilling tale of adrenaline-fueled action as Tornado fights to escape a violent demise.
As part of David Lynch’s Dream Theatre our year-long celebration of the inimitable filmmaker, we’re thrilled to bring his groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks to the big screen for the first time. Step in between the fir trees and solve one of the small screen’s most enduring mysteries: who killed Laura Palmer? Season 1, Episode 1: Northwest Passage The small town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken to its core when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic. Arriving to help Sheriff Harry Truman and local law enforcement investigate the case, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper becomes convinced of a link between Palmer's murder and that of Theresa Banks, who died a year earlier. While Laura's parents mourn, Cooper begins his investigation – but the town’s eccentricities mean he may have to solve more than he bargained for. Season 1, Episode 2: Traces to Nowhere While Agent Cooper settles in at the Great Northern Hotel – catching the eye of Audrey Horne, an unruly classmate of Laura Palmer’s – he endeavours to discover more about Laura’s troubled secret life after getting her autopsy report. Meanwhile, three initial suspects – a frightened James Hurley, vengeful Bobby Briggs, and Mike Nelson – are released from custody.
As part of David Lynch’s Dream Theatre our year-long celebration of the inimitable filmmaker, we’re thrilled to bring his groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks to the big screen for the first time. Step in between the fir trees and solve one of the small screen’s most enduring mysteries: who killed Laura Palmer? Season 1, Episode 3: Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer As they continue to dig into Laura Palmer’s murder, Agent Cooper demonstrates an unusual deductive technique for the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department. As Laura’s friends, Donna Hayward and James Hurley pledge their love to each other, businessman Benjamin Horne and his brother, Jerry, take a trip to the seedy One Eyed Jack’s. Season 1, Episode 4: Rest in Pain The townsfolk of Twin Peaks gather for Laura Palmer's funeral, where a surprising outburst brings proceedings to a halt. Agent Cooper reels from a dream he had about Laura’s killer; he tells Truman he can't remember who the killer was, but insists the dream is a clue to solving the crime. He also connects with Audrey, who confesses to leaving him a note about One Eyed Jack's.
Follow the adventures of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad, as they travel back in time to meet famous heroes of the past and learn how to be their own heroes of the present! Episode 1: I am Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach shows Xavier that to get better at something, such as playing the recorder, you have to work hard and practice. Episode 2: I am Marie Curie Marie Curie shows Brad that if he wants to learn more about butterflies, he should follow his dreams no matter what.
Follow the adventures of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad, as they travel back in time to meet famous heroes of the past and learn how to be their own heroes of the present! Episode 3: I am Mary Shelley Mary Shelley shows Xavier that it’s okay if he doesn’t like telling spooky stories around a campfire, he should tell stories his own way. Episode 4: I am Harry Houdini Harry Houdini shows Brad that when he’s scared, he can take a deep breath to calm down and feel better.