SUMMER 1993 (12A) – 2017 Spain 98 min – subtitled

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Director: Carla Simón Stars: Laia Artigas, Paula Robles, Bruna Cusí, David Verdaguer Six-year-old Frida has just been orphaned, and is sent from Barcelona to a new rural life with her uncle, aunt and four-year-old cousin. They are kind and patient, yet Frida will struggle to come to terms with everything that's happened. Simon's autobiographical debut … Continue reading "SUMMER 1993 (12A) – 2017 Spain 98 min – subtitled"

SICILIAN GHOST STORY (15) – 2017 Ita/Fra/Swi 122 min – subtitled

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Directors: Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza Stars: Julia Jedlikowska, Gaetano Fernandez, Corinne Musallari A phenomenon at Cannes and in Italy – where it inspired many young people to return to the cinema – this supernatural drama with mythical elements re-imagines the tragic story of 12-year old Giuseppe Di Matteo, kidnapped by the Mafia in 1993 in … Continue reading "SICILIAN GHOST STORY (15) – 2017 Ita/Fra/Swi 122 min – subtitled"

SHIRAZ (U) – 1928 India/UK/Ger 105 min

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Director: Franz Osten Stars: Himansu Rai, Charu Roy, Seeta Devi Based on the romance between 17th-century Mughal ruler Shah Jahan and his queen, this epic silent movie retells the creation of one of the world’s most iconic structures: the Taj Mahal. An international co-production shot entirely on location in India with an all-Indian cast, it … Continue reading "SHIRAZ (U) – 1928 India/UK/Ger 105 min"

VAGABOND (15) – 1985 France 105 min – subtitled

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Director: Agnès Varda Stars: Sandrine Bonnaire, Macha Méril, Stéphane Freiss Bonnaire won a Best Actress César for her portrayal of Mona - a young and defiant drifter in this tragic story. Using a largely non-professional cast, Agnès Varda’s splintered portrait of the enigmatic woman is told through flashbacks of those who encounter her. Varda, now … Continue reading "VAGABOND (15) – 1985 France 105 min – subtitled"

COLD WAR (15) – 2018 Pol/Fra/UK 88 min – subtitled

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Director: Pawel Pawlikowski Stars: Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot, Borys Szyc As the Cold War deepens in post-war Poland, a torrid romance develops between Wiktor, a composer, and Zula, a singer and dancer. Wiktor discovers her while auditioning local girls for a folk troupe, falling in love with her almost instantly and ignoring his assistant’s warning … Continue reading "COLD WAR (15) – 2018 Pol/Fra/UK 88 min – subtitled"

THE HEIRESSES (12A) – 2018 Paraguay 98 min – subtitled

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Director: Marcelo Martinessi Stars: Ana Brun, Margarita Irun, Ana Ivanova Chela and Chiquita have been living together in a mansion in Asunción, Paraguay for over 30 years. They have fallen on hard times, and Chiquita is about to be imprisoned on fraud charges. Left on her own, Chela begins to provide a taxi service for … Continue reading "THE HEIRESSES (12A) – 2018 Paraguay 98 min – subtitled"

APOSTASY (PG) – 2017 UK 95 min

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2.30 screening subtitled for those with a hearing loss Director: Daniel Kokotajlo Stars: Siobhan Finneran, Sacha Parkinson, Molly Wright, Robert Emms First-time director Kokotajlo draws on his upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness to tell the story of a single mother and her daughters, and how each reacts to living in a strict and patriarchal society. … Continue reading "APOSTASY (PG) – 2017 UK 95 min"

Babes in Arms screening – MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) – 2018 UK/USA 114 min

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Monthly 11.00 am Babes in Arms screening Bringing a baby is not compulsory, but we cannot guarantee a quiet auditorium! Lights will not be fully dimmed, sound will be lower than usual and people may need to move around. When available, subtitles will be shown. The babes in arms may be up to one year … Continue reading "Babes in Arms screening – MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN (PG) – 2018 UK/USA 114 min"

THE RIDER (15) – 2017 USA 104 min

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Director: Chloé Zhao Stars: Brady Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lane Scott Brady is a young Sioux rodeo rider, recovering from a near-fatal brain injury. To his circle of friends and fans, he is a winning rider just temporarily out of action, but medical staff and visits to a paraplegic friend provide a stark warning … Continue reading "THE RIDER (15) – 2017 USA 104 min"

BLACKKKLANSMAN (15) – 2018 USA 135 min – Black History Month screening

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Director: Spike Lee Stars: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace 1972. Ron Stallworth arrives as the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Ambitious, and determined to make his mark, Stallworth embarks on a perilous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. After recruiting the seasoned Flip … Continue reading "BLACKKKLANSMAN (15) – 2018 USA 135 min – Black History Month screening"