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Friday 23 May

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Fri 23 May
15:00
Fri 23 May
18:15
Fri 23 May
20:30

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Fri 23 May
16:00

Out of the Past PG

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Monday 2 June will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). Arguably the definitive film noir, and featuring…
Jacques Tourneur, USA, 1947, 97m.
Fri 23 May
18:00

The Toll of the Sea + Live Music + Intro 18

Part of GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Screened in partnership with Fashion in Film Festival
Introduction by Isabella Coraça and live music by leading silent film accompanist Stephen Horne. An adaptation of the Madame Butterfly story,…
Chester M. Franklin, USA, 1992, 54m.
Fri 23 May
18:30

An Unfinished Film 12A

Our screening on Friday 23 May will be introduced by Ambiguity Film founder Li Xinxin. The screening on 27 May will…
Lou Ye, China, 2024, 106m.
Fri 23 May
20:10

Good One 15

In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad,…
India Donaldson, USA, 2024, 90m.
Fri 23 May
20:50

Saturday 24 May

Moomins on the Riviera U

Part of Films for the Family
To celebrate 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin book we present Moomins on the Riviera. Based of Tove…
Xavier Picard, Hanna Hemilä, Finland, 2015, 76m.
Sat 24 May
11:00

Riefenstahl 15

Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist.…
Andres Veiel, Germany, 2024, 120m.
Sat 24 May
13:15

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Sat 24 May
13:45
Sat 24 May
18:30
Sat 24 May
20:40

Good One 15

In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad,…
India Donaldson, USA, 2024, 90m.
Sat 24 May
14:45

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story 12A

In 1960, a young Irish woman named Edna O’Brien wrote a sexually frank debut novel, The Country Girls. She became a…
Sinéad O’Shea, Ireland, UK, 2024, 98m.
Sat 24 May
15:45

The Marching Band 15

Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of…
Emmanuel Courcol, France, 2024, 103m.
Sat 24 May
16:00

Holy Cow 15

18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends until…
Louise Courvoisier, France, 2024, 90m.
Sat 24 May
17:00

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Sat 24 May
18:15

Ocean with David Attenborough PG

Part of Planting Seeds
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of…
Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, UK, 2025, 95m.
Sat 24 May
19:30

Magic Farm 15

When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural…
Amalia Ulman, Argentina, USA, 2025, 93m.
Sat 24 May
20:15

Sunday 25 May

Moomins on the Riviera U

Part of Films for the Family
To celebrate 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin book we present Moomins on the Riviera. Based of Tove…
Xavier Picard, Hanna Hemilä, Finland, 2015, 76m.
Sun 25 May
11:00

Ocean with David Attenborough PG

Part of Planting Seeds
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of…
Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, UK, 2025, 95m.
Sun 25 May
12:00

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Sun 25 May
12:35

Youth (Spring) 18

Part of GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Screened in partnership with Fashion in Film Festival
In this long-form visual essay, the freshness and innocence of youth ebb and flow to the beat of the capitalist system.…
Wang Bing, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, 2023, 212m.
Sun 25 May
14:00

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Sun 25 May
14:15
Sun 25 May
16:30
Sun 25 May
19:10

Le jour se lève PG

Part of Noir International
One of the great works of 1930s poetic realist cinema, Le jour se lève was Marcel Carné’s fourth collaboration with screenwriter and poet…
Marcel Carné, France, 1939, 93m.
Sun 25 May
14:30

An Unfinished Film 12A

Our screening on Friday 23 May will be introduced by Ambiguity Film founder Li Xinxin. The screening on 27 May will…
Lou Ye, China, 2024, 106m.
Sun 25 May
16:45

Animal Matters + Intro + Live Music 18

Part of GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Screened in partnership with Fashion in Film Festival
Introduction by festival director Marketa Uhlirova & fashion curator Isabella Coraça. Inspired by the dialectical montage of Soviet cinema, this programme…
Various Directors , Various Countries, Various Years, 60m.
Sun 25 May
18:30

The Marching Band 15

Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of…
Emmanuel Courcol, France, 2024, 103m.
Sun 25 May
19:30

Utama 12A

Part of GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Screened in partnership with Fashion in Film Festival
Winner of the 2022 Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Utama frames climate change as a process of quiet devastation. Set in the arid Bolivian…
Alejandro Loayza Grisi, Bolivia, Uruguay, France, 2022, 87m.
Sun 25 May
20:00

Monday 26 May

Moomins on the Riviera U

Part of Films for the Family
To celebrate 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin book we present Moomins on the Riviera. Based of Tove…
Xavier Picard, Hanna Hemilä, Finland, 2015, 76m.
Mon 26 May
11:00

An Unfinished Film 12A

Our screening on Friday 23 May will be introduced by Ambiguity Film founder Li Xinxin. The screening on 27 May will…
Lou Ye, China, 2024, 106m.
Mon 26 May
13:00

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story 12A

In 1960, a young Irish woman named Edna O’Brien wrote a sexually frank debut novel, The Country Girls. She became a…
Sinéad O’Shea, Ireland, UK, 2024, 98m.
Mon 26 May
13:45

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Mon 26 May
15:20
Mon 26 May
18:20
Mon 26 May
20:20

Magic Farm 15

When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural…
Amalia Ulman, Argentina, USA, 2025, 93m.
Mon 26 May
15:50

Stray Dog PG

Part of Noir International
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate…
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1949, 122m.
Mon 26 May
17:45

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Mon 26 May
20:45

Tuesday 27 May

Riefenstahl 15

Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist.…
Andres Veiel, Germany, 2024, 120m.
Tue 27 May
15:00

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Tue 27 May
15:30
Tue 27 May
17:45
Tue 27 May
20:30

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story 12A

In 1960, a young Irish woman named Edna O’Brien wrote a sexually frank debut novel, The Country Girls. She became a…
Sinéad O’Shea, Ireland, UK, 2024, 98m.
Tue 27 May
16:00

An Unfinished Film 12A

Our screening on Friday 23 May will be introduced by Ambiguity Film founder Li Xinxin. The screening on 27 May will…
Lou Ye, China, 2024, 106m.
Tue 27 May
18:00

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Tue 27 May
18:40

Under Snow (Unter Schnee) 18

Part of GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature Screened in partnership with Fashion in Film Festival
In this irresistible blend of ethnography and poetry, artist Ulrike Ottinger meditates on the lives of those who live in Japan’s…
Ulrike Ottinger, Germany, Japan, 2011, 109m.
Tue 27 May
20:00

Good One 15

In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad,…
India Donaldson, USA, 2024, 90m.
Tue 27 May
20:50

Wednesday 28 May

The Marching Band 15

Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of…
Emmanuel Courcol, France, 2024, 103m.
Wed 28 May
14:45

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Wed 28 May
15:30
Wed 28 May
18:00
Wed 28 May
20:15

Les Enfants du paradis PG

Part of Members' Events
This film was proposed by our member Sebastian Loew, who writes: 'It used to be screened every year at Christmas at…
Marcel Carné, France, 1945, 190m.
Wed 28 May
17:00

When the Light Breaks 15

When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student…
Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France, 2024, 80m.
Wed 28 May
20:40

Thursday 29 May

The London International Animation Festival presents 10 Stunning Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds PG

Part of Films for the Family
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 60m.
Thu 29 May
11:00

Ocean with David Attenborough PG

Part of Planting Seeds
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of…
Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, UK, 2025, 95m.
Thu 29 May
14:30

Riefenstahl 15

Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist.…
Andres Veiel, Germany, 2024, 120m.
Thu 29 May
15:00

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Thu 29 May
15:45
Thu 29 May
18:00
Thu 29 May
20:45

Good One 15

In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad,…
India Donaldson, USA, 2024, 90m.
Thu 29 May
16:45

Le jour se lève PG

Part of Noir International
One of the great works of 1930s poetic realist cinema, Le jour se lève was Marcel Carné’s fourth collaboration with screenwriter and poet…
Marcel Carné, France, 1939, 93m.
Thu 29 May
17:40

Get Carter 18

Part of Wolfgang Suschitzky - Cameraman
Get Carter will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna, and is preceded by the short documentary,…
Mike Hodges, UK, 1971, 134m.
Thu 29 May
19:45

And Life Goes On PG

Part of Abbas Kiarostami's Koker Trilogy
In the aftermath of the 1990 earthquake in Iran that left fifty thousand dead, Abbas Kiarostami returned to Koker, where his…
Abbas Kiarostami, Iran, 1992, 95m.
Thu 29 May
20:30

Friday 30 May

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Fri 30 May
15:00
Fri 30 May
20:00

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Fri 30 May
15:45
Fri 30 May
20:30

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Fri 30 May
17:50

Entertaining Mr Sloane 15

Part of Wolfgang Suschitzky - Cameraman
Entertaining Mr Sloane will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Based on Joe Orton's stage play…
Douglas Hickox, UK , 1970, 94m.
Fri 30 May
18:00

Secret Ceremony presents: The Colour of Pomegranates + Q&A with Babette Radclyffe-Thomas U

This special screening of The Colour of Pomegranates ushers in the second season of LOST ART (formerly LONDNR) magazine's pop-up film club, Secret…
Sergei Paranjov , Armenian, Soviet Union, 1968, 80m.
Fri 30 May
20:20

Saturday 31 May

The London International Animation Festival presents 10 Stunning Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds PG

Part of Films for the Family
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 60m.
Sat 31 May
11:00

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Sat 31 May
12:30
Sat 31 May
20:45

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Sat 31 May
13:15
Sat 31 May
20:30

Stelios 12A

The touching story of Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to survive and grew up,…
Yorgos Tsemberopoulos , Greece, 2024, 132m.
Sat 31 May
15:30

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Sat 31 May
15:45

Wolfgang Suschitzky Shorts Programme 18

Part of Wolfgang Suschitzky - Cameraman
This programme of short films will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Wolf Suschitzky was always fond…
Various, UK, 1946-1968, 105m.
Sat 31 May
16:00

The Bitter Stems (Los tallos amargos) 18

Part of Noir International
Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs…
Fernando Ayala, Argentina, 1956, 92m.
Sat 31 May
18:15

Video Bazaar Presents: The Passing 18

Part of Nobody Asked for This! Screened in partnership with Video Bazaar
Join us in the Atrium Bar for Video Bazaar's newest and most questionable experiment, "NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS!", a strand dedicated…
John Huckert, USA, 1983, 96m.
Sat 31 May
20:30

Sunday 1 June

The London International Animation Festival presents 10 Stunning Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds PG

Part of Films for the Family
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 60m.
Sun 01 Jun
11:00

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Sun 01 Jun
13:00
Sun 01 Jun
19:00

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Sun 01 Jun
13:30
Sun 01 Jun
16:40

Tree Stories: The Felling & Other Speakers 12A

The Felling – an extraordinary and shocking first-hand account of what happened on the tree-lined suburban streets of Sheffield. It tells the…
Eve Wood, Jacqui Bellamy, UK, 2023, 95m.
Sun 01 Jun
14:00

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Sun 01 Jun
16:20

The Small World of Sammy Lee 12A

Part of Wolfgang Suschitzky - Cameraman
The Small World of Sammy Lee will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Sammy Lee, compère…
Ken Hughes, UK, 1963, 107m.
Sun 01 Jun
17:00

Reborn India Film Presents Mangta Jogi 18

The screening will feature a pre-recorded introduction by the director. In the diverse town of Varanasi, two blood brothers, unable to…
Sudhir Singh, India, 2024, 103m.
Sun 01 Jun
19:30

Monday 2 June

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Mon 02 Jun
14:30
Mon 02 Jun
17:30

Out of the Past PG

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Monday 2 June will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). Arguably the definitive film noir, and featuring…
Jacques Tourneur, USA, 1947, 97m.
Mon 02 Jun
15:00

SOLD OUT– Members: login to join waiting list

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Mon 02 Jun
17:00
Mon 02 Jun
19:45

Throne of Blood 12A

Part of Select Japan
This screening will be introduced by Tony Rayns. Select Japan is excited to bring the new restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s Throne…
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1957, 109m.
Mon 02 Jun
18:00

SOLD OUT– Members: login to join waiting list

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Mon 02 Jun
20:10

Tuesday 3 June

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Tue 03 Jun
14:45
Tue 03 Jun
20:15

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Tue 03 Jun
15:30
Tue 03 Jun
20:30

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Tue 03 Jun
17:30

Wednesday 4 June

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Wed 04 Jun
15:00
Wed 04 Jun
20:45

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Wed 04 Jun
15:30
Wed 04 Jun
20:30

The Bitter Stems (Los tallos amargos) 18

Part of Noir International
Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs…
Fernando Ayala, Argentina, 1956, 92m.
Wed 04 Jun
16:00

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Wed 04 Jun
17:45

Members’ Film Quiz: Summer 2025 18

Part of Members' Events
Are you that person in your friend group who everyone asks for film recommendations? Do you know your Before Sunrise from your…
150m.
Wed 04 Jun
19:00

Thursday 5 June

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion…
John Schlesinger, UK, 1965, 127m.
Thu 05 Jun
15:10

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in…
Wes Anderson, USA, 2025, 101m.
Thu 05 Jun
15:30
Thu 05 Jun
18:00

Stray Dog PG

Part of Noir International
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate…
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1949, 122m.
Thu 05 Jun
17:40

Through the Olive Trees U

Part of Abbas Kiarostami's Koker Trilogy
Abbas Kiarostami takes meta­narrative gamesmanship to masterful new heights in the final installment of 'The Koker Trilogy'. Unfolding behind the scenes…
Abbas Kiarostami, Iran, 1994, 103m.
Thu 05 Jun
17:45

The Science of Ghosts + Adrian Crowley Q&A 18

Screened in partnership with Doc'n Roll
Doc'n Roll presents the UK premiere of The Science of Ghosts. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Adrian…
Niall McCann, Ireland, 2018, 76m.
Thu 05 Jun
20:00

Along Came Love 15

Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape…
Katell Quillévéré, France, Belgium, 2023, 125m.
Thu 05 Jun
20:15

Friday 6 June

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Fri 06 Jun
15:15

Colosseum: Rise and Fall Rating TBC

This exlusive theatrical release of Colosseum: Rise and Fall is in partnership with Blink Films. The greatest amphitheatre ever built by the…
Pete Chinn, Bianca Zamfira, Ben Holgate, UK, 2025, 90m.
Fri 06 Jun
18:00

Saturday 7 June

Who Framed Roger Rabbit PG

Part of Noir InternationalPart of Films for the Family
In this trailblazing combination of animation and live-action, down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant gets hired to investigate a pattycake scandal involving…
Robert Zemeckis, USA, 1988, 104m.
Sat 07 Jun
11:00

Saturday Fiction 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
The screening on Saturday 7 June will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Lou Ye, moderated by Tony…
Lou Ye, China, 2019, 127m.
Sat 07 Jun
11:30

SOLD OUT– Members: login to join waiting list

Colosseum: Rise and Fall Rating TBC

This exlusive theatrical release of Colosseum: Rise and Fall is in partnership with Blink Films. The greatest amphitheatre ever built by the…
Pete Chinn, Bianca Zamfira, Ben Holgate, UK, 2025, 90m.
Sat 07 Jun
13:30

Victims of Sin 15

Part of Noir International
A treasure of Mexico’s cinematic golden age, this deliriously plotted blend of gritty crime film, heart-tugging maternal melodrama, and mambo musical…
Emilio Fernández, Mexico, 1951, 84m.
Sat 07 Jun
15:00

Panorama: Award Winning Shorts from Lebanon + mezza + wine 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling Screened in partnership with Beirut Film Society
A selection of award-winning shorts from the last few years open our Lebanese season with arresting animation, heart-warming drama, laugh out…
Various, Lebanon, 2015-2025, 101m.
Sat 07 Jun
16:00
Sat 07 Jun
19:00

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Sat 07 Jun
17:30

Sunday 8 June

Who Framed Roger Rabbit PG

Part of Noir InternationalPart of Films for the Family
In this trailblazing combination of animation and live-action, down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant gets hired to investigate a pattycake scandal involving…
Robert Zemeckis, USA, 1988, 104m.
Sun 08 Jun
11:00

Out of the Past PG

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Monday 2 June will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). Arguably the definitive film noir, and featuring…
Jacques Tourneur, USA, 1947, 97m.
Sun 08 Jun
13:30

Tarpon & Fishing with John 18

Join us for the ultimate Sunday hang-out: a slow-drifting, sun-bleached escape into fading Americana and hippie existentialism, with a UK premiere…
Guy de la Valdene, Christian Odasso, USA, 1973, 100m.
Sun 08 Jun
16:00

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Sun 08 Jun
18:40

Spring Fever 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s…
Lou Ye, China, 2009, 106m.
Sun 08 Jun
19:00

Monday 9 June

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Mon 09 Jun
15:30

Lebanon in the UK: Diaspora shorts 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Contemporary shorts from an all-women line up of London-based Lebanese filmmakers. The screening on 9 June will be followed by a…
Various, UK, Lebanon, Various, 88m.
Mon 09 Jun
20:00

Tuesday 10 June

The Bitter Stems (Los tallos amargos) 18

Part of Noir International
Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs…
Fernando Ayala, Argentina, 1956, 92m.
Tue 10 Jun
18:20

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Tue 10 Jun
20:15

Wednesday 11 June

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Wed 11 Jun
17:30

Pale Flower 12A

Part of Noir International
Our screening on 11 June will be introduced by freelance curator Yuriko Hamaguchi. In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese…
Masahiro Shinoda, Japan, 1964, 96m.
Wed 11 Jun
20:30

Thursday 12 June

The Piano Teacher 18

Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her…
Michael Haneke, France, Austria, 2001, 131m.
Thu 12 Jun
15:30

The Silenced + Forever Girls reception 18

Screened in partnership with Korean Cultural Centre UK
This special screening of Lee Hae-young's queer horror film The Silenced, in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, marks the upcoming…
Lee Hae-young, South Korea, 2015, 99m.
Thu 12 Jun
18:30

Friday 13 June

Table of the Elements Relaunch Party 18

Join us for the Table of the Elements relaunch party at The Garden Cinema, Covent Garden, highlighted by a screening of…
Tyler Hubby, USA, 2016, 96m.
Fri 13 Jun
19:00

Arze: UK premiere + Q&A 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Arze will be premiering in the UK on 13 June here at the Garden Cinema. The screening will be followed by…
Mira Shaib, Lebanon, Egypt, 2024, 93m.
Fri 13 Jun
19:45

Saturday 14 June

The Shadow Play 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
This UK premiere of the director's cut of The Shadow Play is presented in a double bill with Ma Yingli’s Behind the Dream:…
Lou Ye, China, 2018, 125m.
Sat 14 Jun
12:00

Behind the Dream 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
This UK premiere of Behind the Dream: A Documentary on The Shadow Play, is presented in a double bill with The…
Ma Yingli , China, 2018, 94m.
Sat 14 Jun
14:30

Murder Mystery: Noir + Body Heat 18

Part of Members' EventsPart of Noir International
On Saturday 14 June, set foot into the shady alleyways and dark corners of the Garden Cinema, to uncover the secrets…
Lawrence Kasdan, USA, 1981, 113m.
Sat 14 Jun
16:00
Sat 14 Jun
19:00

Sunday 15 June

Transnational Arab Stardom: A Creative Video Essay Showcase 18

Part of SAFAR Film Festival 2025 Screened in partnership with SAFAR Film Festival
As part of this year’s festival, SAFAR is running a 5-day intensive workshop which invites participants to creatively explore the legacy…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sun 15 Jun
13:00

Layla 18

Part of SAFAR Film Festival 2025 Screened in partnership with SAFAR Film Festival
Amrou Al-Kadhi’s feature debut follows the relationship between Palestinian-British drag performer Layla and their white, straight-laced, new love interest, Max. Drawn…
Amrou Al-Kadhi, United Kingdom, 2024, 99m.
Sun 15 Jun
14:30

The Devil's Stairway 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Thursday 26 June will be introduced by Jinhee Choi (KCL). An eerie, foreboding hospital is the setting for…
Lee Man-hee, South Korea, 1964, 110m.
Sun 15 Jun
15:00

Monday 16 June

Le jour se lève PG

Part of Noir International
One of the great works of 1930s poetic realist cinema, Le jour se lève was Marcel Carné’s fourth collaboration with screenwriter and poet…
Marcel Carné, France, 1939, 93m.
Mon 16 Jun
15:00

Lebanon in the UK: Diaspora shorts 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Contemporary shorts from an all-women line up of London-based Lebanese filmmakers. The screening on 9 June will be followed by a…
Various, UK, Lebanon, Various, 88m.
Mon 16 Jun
15:25

Who Do I Belong To? + Tea Ceremony 18

Part of SAFAR Film Festival 2025 Screened in partnership with SAFAR Film Festival
Aicha lives a quiet, secluded life with her husband, Brahim, and her youngest son, Adam, in a remote village in northern…
Meryam Joobeur, 2024, Tunisia, 117m.
Mon 16 Jun
18:10

Tuesday 17 June

Victims of Sin 15

Part of Noir International
A treasure of Mexico’s cinematic golden age, this deliriously plotted blend of gritty crime film, heart-tugging maternal melodrama, and mambo musical…
Emilio Fernández, Mexico, 1951, 84m.
Tue 17 Jun
18:15

Wednesday 18 June

The Duke of Burgundy 18

This screening of The Duke of Burgundy marks the release of Ryan Gilbey's new book, It Used to be Witches: Under…
Peter Strickland, UK, 2014, 104m.
Wed 18 Jun
18:00

Branded to Kill 15

Part of Noir International
The screening on 28 June will be introduced by filmmaker and critic Jasper Sharp. Seijun Suzuki's delirious 1967 hit-man film has…
Seijun Suzuki, Japan, 1967, 91m.
Wed 18 Jun
20:30

Thursday 19 June

Heaven Without People + Music + Q&A 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
The screening on 19 June will be preceded by a short and transporative set by oud player Kareem Samara, and will…
Lucien Bourjeily, Lebanon, 2017, 91m.
Thu 19 Jun
18:30

Friday 20 June

Stray Dog PG

Part of Noir International
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate…
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1949, 122m.
Fri 20 Jun
15:00

Suzhou River 12A

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s…
Lou Ye, China, Germany, 2000, 100m.
Fri 20 Jun
18:00

Saturday 21 June

Bugsy Malone U

Part of Noir InternationalPart of Films for the Family
Alan Parker’s BAFTA-winning ganster musical Bugsy Malone might seem an unlikely idea for a film- a musical comedy set in the 1930s…
Alan Parker, USA, 1976, 89m.
Sat 21 Jun
11:00

Sirens: Fundraiser for Lebanon 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
This is a fundraiser screening. It will be preceded by a small crafts and Lebanese snacks souk in the bar, and…
Rita Baghdadi, Lebanon, USA, 2022, 81m.
Sat 21 Jun
15:30

Members' Sake Tasting 18

Part of Noir InternationalPart of Members' EventsPart of Members' Events
To celebrate the classic Japanese crime films in our Noir International season, we're delighted to welcome back the team from Sake…
Sake Collective, Japan, 2025, 120m.
Sat 21 Jun
19:00

Spring Fever 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s…
Lou Ye, China, 2009, 106m.
Sat 21 Jun
20:35

Pale Flower 12A

Part of Noir International
Our screening on 11 June will be introduced by freelance curator Yuriko Hamaguchi. In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese…
Masahiro Shinoda, Japan, 1964, 96m.
Sat 21 Jun
21:00

Sunday 22 June

Bugsy Malone U

Part of Noir InternationalPart of Films for the Family
Alan Parker’s BAFTA-winning ganster musical Bugsy Malone might seem an unlikely idea for a film- a musical comedy set in the 1930s…
Alan Parker, USA, 1976, 89m.
Sun 22 Jun
11:00

Saturday Fiction 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
The screening on Saturday 7 June will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Lou Ye, moderated by Tony…
Lou Ye, China, 2019, 127m.
Sun 22 Jun
14:45

CHEERIO Short Film Night 18

Screened in partnership with CHEERIO
In the spirit of Francis Bacon and CHEERIO, we are proud to continue to support daring and provocative films for young…
Various, UK, 2022 - 2025, 118m.
Sun 22 Jun
18:00

Monday 23 June

Victims of Sin 15

Part of Noir International
A treasure of Mexico’s cinematic golden age, this deliriously plotted blend of gritty crime film, heart-tugging maternal melodrama, and mambo musical…
Emilio Fernández, Mexico, 1951, 84m.
Mon 23 Jun
15:45

For Alice 18

Part of Celebrating the Amazing Cinema of Hong Kong Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong
A neon-drenched crime thriller which pays tribute to the classics of Hong Kong genre cinema while reinvigorating the form. Chow Wing’s…
Wing Chow, Hong Kong (S.A.R. China), 2024, 83m.
Mon 23 Jun
18:15

Papa 15

Part of Celebrating the Amazing Cinema of Hong Kong Screened in partnership with Focus Hong Kong
One of the most acclaimed Hong Kong films of the year, Philip Yung’s latest is a heart-wrenching crime drama based on…
Philip Yung, Hong Kong (S.A.R. China), 2024, 129m.
Mon 23 Jun
20:10

Tuesday 24 June

Le samouraï PG

Part of Noir International
In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned…
Jean-Pierre Melville, France, 1967, 105m.
Tue 24 Jun
20:20

Wednesday 25 June

Caramel + Warsha PG

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Due to popular demand, we're bringing back Caramel, as part of our Lebanese season. The film will be preceded by Dania…
Nadine Labaki, Lebanon, 2007, 95m.
Wed 25 Jun
18:30

Thursday 26 June

The Devil's Stairway 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Thursday 26 June will be introduced by Jinhee Choi (KCL). An eerie, foreboding hospital is the setting for…
Lee Man-hee, South Korea, 1964, 110m.
Thu 26 Jun
18:00

Site&Sound 05 - Thresholds 18

Screened in partnership with Site & Sound
Site & Sound is an event series that explores the relationship between architecture and film. Each session will feature curated clips and…
Various Directors , Various Countries, Various Years , 90m.
Thu 26 Jun
18:30

Disco Afrika 18

Screened in partnership with Maona
Madagascar, nowadays. Kwame, 20, struggles to make a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. An unexpected event takes him back to…
Luck Razana Jaona, Madagascar, 2023, 81m.
Thu 26 Jun
20:20

Friday 27 June

Heaven Without People 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
The film will be preceded by Al Ittisal (The Call), a short film by Sabine Kahwaji, who will be introducing the…
Lucien Bourjeily, Lebanon, 2017, 91m.
Fri 27 Jun
15:10

Saturday 28 June

Branded to Kill 15

Part of Noir International
The screening on 28 June will be introduced by filmmaker and critic Jasper Sharp. Seijun Suzuki's delirious 1967 hit-man film has…
Seijun Suzuki, Japan, 1967, 91m.
Sat 28 Jun
18:15

The Fisherman and the Banker + Q&A 18

Part of Planting Seeds
The Fisherman and the Banker is a modern-day David and Goliath tale, chronicling a fishing community in India’s Gulf of Kutch…
Sheena Sumaria, UK, India, USA, 2024, 85m.
Sat 28 Jun
18:35

Sunday 29 June

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 18

Part of Noir International
The provocative Italian filmmaker Elio Petri’s most internationally acclaimed work is this remarkable, visceral, Oscar-winning thriller. Petri maintains a tricky balance…
Elio Petri, Italy, 1970, 115m.
Sun 29 Jun
15:00

Summer Palace 18

These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation dedicated to one of China’s great contemporary auteurs, and…
Lou Ye, China, France, 2006, 140m.
Sun 29 Jun
19:30

Tuesday 1 July

Le samouraï PG

Part of Noir International
In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned…
Jean-Pierre Melville, France, 1967, 105m.
Tue 01 Jul
15:30

Wednesday 2 July

All This Victory + Intro 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
The film is set in Southern Lebanon, July 2006, during what is known as Israel’s “Second Lebanon War", a month of…
Ahmad Ghossein, Lebanon, 2019, 93m.
Wed 02 Jul
15:15

Thursday 3 July

Pale Flower 12A

Part of Noir International
Our screening on 11 June will be introduced by freelance curator Yuriko Hamaguchi. In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese…
Masahiro Shinoda, Japan, 1964, 96m.
Thu 03 Jul
15:30

Gutsy Film Festival + Networking Drinks 18

Gutsy Film Festival celebrates the bold and original work of filmmakers living with hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses. This specially curated…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 60m.
Thu 03 Jul
18:45

Friday 4 July

Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon + Intro + Tea 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
This film was chosen as Films of Resistance's pick for the Lebanese season, to highlight the way Lebanese and Palestinian communities…
Jean Chamoun, Mai Masri, Lebanon, 1987, 2004, 71m.
Fri 04 Jul
18:50

Body Heat 18

Part of Noir International
William Hurt and Kathleen Turner strike sparks in this taut, South Florida-set tale of lust, greed, and murder that echoes 1940s…
Lawrence Kasdan, USA, 1981, 113m.
Fri 04 Jul
20:45

Saturday 5 July

The American Friend 15

Part of Noir International
Wim Wenders pays loving homage to rough-and-tumble Hollywood film noir with The American Friend, a loose adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel…
Wim Wenders, Germany, 1977, 126m.
Sat 05 Jul
18:00

Summer Palace 18

These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation dedicated to one of China’s great contemporary auteurs, and…
Lou Ye, China, France, 2006, 140m.
Sat 05 Jul
20:35

Sunday 6 July

Suzhou River 12A

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s…
Lou Ye, China, Germany, 2000, 100m.
Sun 06 Jul
15:00

Monday 7 July

Branded to Kill 15

Part of Noir International
The screening on 28 June will be introduced by filmmaker and critic Jasper Sharp. Seijun Suzuki's delirious 1967 hit-man film has…
Seijun Suzuki, Japan, 1967, 91m.
Mon 07 Jul
15:20

Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK: Shorts + Intro 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling Screened in partnership with Beirut Film Society
The film is part of the Beirut Film Society's first edition of Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK, which shines a…
Various, Lebanon, 2022-2025, 114m.
Mon 07 Jul
18:10

Tuesday 8 July

Animate Projects: All That Is Solid 18

All That Is Solid: the third Animate OPEN sets out to celebrate, subvert and confound expectations of what animation can be.…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 87m.
Tue 08 Jul
18:00

Beyond Anime: Independent Animation from Japan 18

Screened in partnership with Japan Foundation
Hosted in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, this programme is a rare opportunity to see some of the best independent Japanese…
Various Directors, Japan, Denmark, France, UK, Various Years, 65m.
Tue 08 Jul
20:00

Wednesday 9 July

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 18

Part of Noir International
The provocative Italian filmmaker Elio Petri’s most internationally acclaimed work is this remarkable, visceral, Oscar-winning thriller. Petri maintains a tricky balance…
Elio Petri, Italy, 1970, 115m.
Wed 09 Jul
15:15

Caramel + Warsha PG

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Due to popular demand, we're bringing back Caramel, as part of our Lebanese season. The film will be preceded by Dania…
Nadine Labaki, Lebanon, 2007, 95m.
Wed 09 Jul
15:35

Friday 11 July

Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK: Void (Waynon) 18

Part of New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling Screened in partnership with Beirut Film Society
Six Lebanese women, different ages, await the return of their sons, brothers, husbands or lovers, who have been missing since the…
Naji Bechara, Jad Beyrouthy, Zeina Makki, Tarek Korkomaz, Christelle Ighniades, Maria Abdel Karim and Salim Habr, Lebanon, 2013, 78m.
Fri 11 Jul
18:30

Saturday 12 July

Le samouraï PG

Part of Noir International
In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned…
Jean-Pierre Melville, France, 1967, 105m.
Sat 12 Jul
16:00

Monday 14 July

The American Friend 15

Part of Noir International
Wim Wenders pays loving homage to rough-and-tumble Hollywood film noir with The American Friend, a loose adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel…
Wim Wenders, Germany, 1977, 126m.
Mon 14 Jul
15:00

Tuesday 15 July

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 18

Part of Noir International
The provocative Italian filmmaker Elio Petri’s most internationally acclaimed work is this remarkable, visceral, Oscar-winning thriller. Petri maintains a tricky balance…
Elio Petri, Italy, 1970, 115m.
Tue 15 Jul
20:15

Wednesday 16 July

Mona Lisa 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Wednesday 17 July will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). The brilliant breakthrough film by writer-director Neil…
Neil Jordan, UK, 1986, 104m.
Wed 16 Jul
18:00

Friday 18 July

The 4th Man 18

Part of Noir International
Paul Verhoeven's last film produced in the Netherlands before he created his Hollywood classics Robocop and Total Recall, invites us into the twisted…
Paul Verhoeven , The Netherlands, 1983, 102m.
Fri 18 Jul
20:40

Saturday 19 July

In the Cut 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Tuesday 5 August will be introduced by Lucy Bolton (QMUL). A critical and commerical flop upon release in…
Jane Campion, France, USA, 2003, 119m.
Sat 19 Jul
20:30

Sunday 20 July

Infernal Affairs 15

Part of Noir International
Two of Hong Kong cinema’s most iconic leading men, Tony Leung and Andy Lau, face off in the breathtaking thriller that…
Andrew Lau, Alan Mak, Hong Kong, 2002, 101m.
Sun 20 Jul
16:00

Wednesday 23 July

The American Friend 15

Part of Noir International
Wim Wenders pays loving homage to rough-and-tumble Hollywood film noir with The American Friend, a loose adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel…
Wim Wenders, Germany, 1977, 126m.
Wed 23 Jul
20:30

Thursday 24 July

Memories of Murder 15

Part of Noir International
Our screening of Sunday 3 August will be introduced by film journalist Darren Richman. Inspired by true events, this rain-drenched sophomore…
Bong Joon ho, South Korea, 2003, 131m.
Thu 24 Jul
17:45

Friday 25 July

In the Cut 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Tuesday 5 August will be introduced by Lucy Bolton (QMUL). A critical and commerical flop upon release in…
Jane Campion, France, USA, 2003, 119m.
Fri 25 Jul
15:30

Saturday 26 July

The 4th Man 18

Part of Noir International
Paul Verhoeven's last film produced in the Netherlands before he created his Hollywood classics Robocop and Total Recall, invites us into the twisted…
Paul Verhoeven , The Netherlands, 1983, 102m.
Sat 26 Jul
20:35

Sunday 27 July

Mona Lisa 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Wednesday 17 July will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). The brilliant breakthrough film by writer-director Neil…
Neil Jordan, UK, 1986, 104m.
Sun 27 Jul
14:00

Tuesday 29 July

Memories of Murder 15

Part of Noir International
Our screening of Sunday 3 August will be introduced by film journalist Darren Richman. Inspired by true events, this rain-drenched sophomore…
Bong Joon ho, South Korea, 2003, 131m.
Tue 29 Jul
15:15

Wednesday 30 July

Infernal Affairs 15

Part of Noir International
Two of Hong Kong cinema’s most iconic leading men, Tony Leung and Andy Lau, face off in the breathtaking thriller that…
Andrew Lau, Alan Mak, Hong Kong, 2002, 101m.
Wed 30 Jul
16:00

Thursday 31 July

The 4th Man 18

Part of Noir International
Paul Verhoeven's last film produced in the Netherlands before he created his Hollywood classics Robocop and Total Recall, invites us into the twisted…
Paul Verhoeven , The Netherlands, 1983, 102m.
Thu 31 Jul
15:40

Friday 1 August

Black Coal, Thin Ice 15

Part of Noir International
Northern China, 1999. The grisly discovery of several corpses is made in a small town. A bloody incident during the attempt…
Diao Yinan, China, 2014, 110m.
Fri 01 Aug
18:00

Sunday 3 August

Memories of Murder 15

Part of Noir International
Our screening of Sunday 3 August will be introduced by film journalist Darren Richman. Inspired by true events, this rain-drenched sophomore…
Bong Joon ho, South Korea, 2003, 131m.
Sun 03 Aug
15:00

Monday 4 August

Infernal Affairs 15

Part of Noir International
Two of Hong Kong cinema’s most iconic leading men, Tony Leung and Andy Lau, face off in the breathtaking thriller that…
Andrew Lau, Alan Mak, Hong Kong, 2002, 101m.
Mon 04 Aug
18:00

Tuesday 5 August

In the Cut 18

Part of Noir International
Our screening on Tuesday 5 August will be introduced by Lucy Bolton (QMUL). A critical and commerical flop upon release in…
Jane Campion, France, USA, 2003, 119m.
Tue 05 Aug
18:00

Wednesday 6 August

Long Day's Journey into Night 12A

Part of Noir International
Bi Gan followed the mesmerising Kaili Blues with this noir-tinged stunner about a lost soul (Jue Huang) on a quest to find…
Bi Gan, China, 2018, 140m.
Wed 06 Aug
19:40

Saturday 9 August

Black Coal, Thin Ice 15

Part of Noir International
Northern China, 1999. The grisly discovery of several corpses is made in a small town. A bloody incident during the attempt…
Diao Yinan, China, 2014, 110m.
Sat 09 Aug
13:00

Sunday 10 August

Long Day's Journey into Night 12A

Part of Noir International
Bi Gan followed the mesmerising Kaili Blues with this noir-tinged stunner about a lost soul (Jue Huang) on a quest to find…
Bi Gan, China, 2018, 140m.
Sun 10 Aug
19:00

Wednesday 13 August

Long Day's Journey into Night 12A

Part of Noir International
Bi Gan followed the mesmerising Kaili Blues with this noir-tinged stunner about a lost soul (Jue Huang) on a quest to find…
Bi Gan, China, 2018, 140m.
Wed 13 Aug
15:00

Thursday 14 August

Black Coal, Thin Ice 15

Part of Noir International
Northern China, 1999. The grisly discovery of several corpses is made in a small town. A bloody incident during the attempt…
Diao Yinan, China, 2014, 110m.
Thu 14 Aug
15:00

Tuesday 19 August

Singing in the Rainy Afternoon (Hát Giữa Chiều Mưa) 18

Part of Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema
The screening will feature a digital introduction by curator Tuyết Vân Huỳnh. The rare and much-anticipated Hát Giữa Chiều Mưa (Singing in…
Trần Phương, Vietnam, 1990, 100m.
Tue 19 Aug
20:20

Tuesday 26 August

Children of the Mist (Những đứa trẻ trong sương) 18

Part of Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema
The screening will feature a digital introduction by curator Tuyết Vân Huỳnh. Not all battles are fought with fists, some are…
Hà Lệ Diễm, Vietnam, Hà Lệ Diễm, 110m.
Tue 26 Aug
18:00

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The 4th Man 18

Paul Verhoeven, 1983, The Netherlands
Paul Verhoeven's last film produced in the Netherlands before he created his Hollywood classics Robocop and Total Recall, invites us into the twisted psyche of Gerard Reve, a troubled writer whose life becomes entangled with mysterious women, murder, and the supernatural. As Reve spirals… Read More
Fri 18 Jul
20:40
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20:35
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15:40

All This Victory + Intro 18

Ahmad Ghossein, 2019, Lebanon
The film is set in Southern Lebanon, July 2006, during what is known as Israel’s “Second Lebanon War", a month of fighting characterised mostly by Israeli aerial bombardment of Lebanon, and rocket attacks from the Shia militia Hizballah on northern Israel in… Read More
Wed 02 Jul
15:15

Along Came Love 15

Katell Quillévéré/ 2023/ France, Belgium
Post-WWII France. A disgraced Madeleine, publicly shunned for falling pregnant with a Nazi soldier’s child, moves to the seaside to escape her shame. There she meets a sophisticated, wealthy PhD student François and, after a whirlwind romance, they marry. While it’s clear… Read More
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The American Friend 15

Wim Wenders, 1977, Germany
Wim Wenders pays loving homage to rough-and-tumble Hollywood film noir with The American Friend, a loose adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel Ripley’s Game. Dennis Hopper oozes quirky menace as an amoral American art dealer who entangles a terminally ill German everyman, played… Read More
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And Life Goes On PG

Abbas Kiarostami, 1992, Iran
In the aftermath of the 1990 earthquake in Iran that left fifty thousand dead, Abbas Kiarostami returned to Koker, where his camera surveys not only devastation, but also the teeming life in its wake. Blending fiction and reality into a playful, poignant… Read More
Thu 29 May
20:30

Arze: UK premiere + Q&A 18

Mira Shaib, 2024, Lebanon, Egypt
Arze will be premiering in the UK on 13 June here at the Garden Cinema. The screening will be followed by a zoom Q&A with director Mira Shaib, hosted by the Arab Film Club's Sarah Agha. In Mira Shaib's debut feature, struggling… Read More
Fri 13 Jun
19:45

Behind the Dream 18

Ma Yingli, 2018, China
This UK premiere of Behind the Dream: A Documentary on The Shadow Play, is presented in a double bill with The Shadow Play on Saturday 14 June. The screening will be followed by an online Q&A with the director, Lou Ye’s long-time collaborator… Read More
Sat 14 Jun
14:30

The Bitter Stems (Los tallos amargos) 18

Fernando Ayala, 1956, Argentina
Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs money to bring his family to Argentina. Together they create a bogus correspondence school, exploiting the hopes of would-be journalists. As… Read More
Sat 31 May
18:15
Wed 04 Jun
16:00
Tue 10 Jun
18:20

Black Coal, Thin Ice 15

Diao Yinan, 2014, China
Northern China, 1999. The grisly discovery of several corpses is made in a small town. A bloody incident during the attempt to capture the alleged murderer leaves two police officers dead and another badly injured. The surviving officer Zhang Zili is suspended… Read More
Fri 01 Aug
18:00
Sat 09 Aug
13:00
Thu 14 Aug
15:00

Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story 12A

Sinéad O’Shea, 2024, Ireland, UK
In 1960, a young Irish woman named Edna O’Brien wrote a sexually frank debut novel, The Country Girls. She became a literary sensation, writing for The New Yorker, delivering provocative interviews, and authoring screenplays. Her success enraged her writer husband and made… Read More
Sat 24 May
15:45
Mon 26 May
13:45
Tue 27 May
16:00

Body Heat 18

Lawrence Kasdan, 1981, USA
William Hurt and Kathleen Turner strike sparks in this taut, South Florida-set tale of lust, greed, and murder that echoes 1940s film noir but is charged with a steamy passion that could only flare in the 80s. When libidinous but none-too-bright attorney… Read More
Fri 04 Jul
20:45

Branded to Kill 15

Seijun Suzuki, 1967, Japan
The screening on 28 June will be introduced by filmmaker and critic Jasper Sharp. Seijun Suzuki's delirious 1967 hit-man film has drawn comparisons with contemporaries Le samouraï and Point Blank and influenced directors such as John Woo, Jim Jarmusch, and Quentin Tarantino among others. The… Read More
Wed 18 Jun
20:30
Sat 28 Jun
18:15
Mon 07 Jul
15:20

Bugsy Malone U

Alan Parker’s BAFTA-winning ganster musical Bugsy Malone might seem an unlikely idea for a film- a musical comedy set in the 1930s criminal underworld with a cast made up entirely of young teens - but it works brilliantly. 13-year-old Jodie Foster gives an… Read More
Sat 21 Jun
11:00
Sun 22 Jun
11:00

CHEERIO Short Film Night 18

Various, 2022-2025, UK
In the spirit of Francis Bacon and CHEERIO, we are proud to continue to support daring and provocative films for young filmmakers. With this in mind, we present this specially curated programme of CHEERIO supported short films. Triptych (Holly Blakey, 2022, 12 mins)… Read More
Sun 22 Jun
18:00

Caramel + Warsha PG

Nadine Labaki, 2007, Lebanon
Due to popular demand, we're bringing back Caramel, as part of our Lebanese season. The film will be preceded by Dania Bdeir's short film Warsha. The screening on 25 June will be preceded by a short intro by Dr Albertine Fox, writer… Read More
Wed 25 Jun
18:30
Wed 09 Jul
15:35

Colosseum: Rise and Fall Rating TBC

Pete Chinn, Bianca Zamfira, Ben Holgate, 2025, UK
This exlusive theatrical release of Colosseum: Rise and Fall is in partnership with Blink Films. The greatest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans and a monument to blood and brutality. But what were the origins of the Colosseum and the gruesome spectacles performed… Read More
Fri 06 Jun
18:00
Sat 07 Jun
13:30

Darling (60th anniversary) 15

John Schlesinger, 1965, UK
One of the coolest and most defining films of the 1960s, John Schlesinger's Darling is now lavishly restored. This London fashion scene-set classic features dazzling performances from Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde, and Laurence Harvey. Winner of three Academy Awards and four BAFTAs,… Read More
Fri 30 May
17:50
Sat 31 May
15:45
Sun 01 Jun
16:20
Mon 02 Jun
20:10
Tue 03 Jun
17:30
Wed 04 Jun
17:45
Thu 05 Jun
15:10

The Devil's Stairway 18

Lee Man-hee, 1964, South Korea
Our screening on Thursday 26 June will be introduced by Jinhee Choi (KCL). An eerie, foreboding hospital is the setting for this tense psychological thriller from one of the most acclaimed genre filmmakers of the South Korea Golden Age. An ambitious doctor,… Read More
Sun 15 Jun
15:00
Thu 26 Jun
18:00

The Duke of Burgundy 18

Peter Strickland, 2014, UK
This screening of The Duke of Burgundy marks the release of Ryan Gilbey's new book, It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema. Ryan will be in conversation with director Peter Strickland following the film, and copies of his book… Read More
Wed 18 Jun
18:00

Entertaining Mr Sloane 15

Douglas Hickox, 1970, UK
Entertaining Mr Sloane will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Based on Joe Orton's stage play of the same title - which was labelled the dirtiest show in town - this screen adaptation tells the offbeat story… Read More
Fri 30 May
18:00

The Fisherman and the Banker + Q&A 18

The Fisherman and the Banker
The Fisherman and the Banker is a modern-day David and Goliath tale, chronicling a fishing community in India’s Gulf of Kutch as they take on the World Bank’s private lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), for funding a coal-fired power plant… Read More
Sat 28 Jun
18:35

Get Carter 18

Mike Hodges, 1971, UK
Get Carter will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna, and is preceded by the short documentary, Wolfgang Suschitzky - Photographer and Cameraman. Complimentary wine, courtesy of the Austrian Cultural Forum London, will be available in the Atrium… Read More
Thu 29 May
19:45

Good One 15

India Donaldson, 2024, USA
In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic,… Read More
Fri 23 May
20:50
Sat 24 May
14:45
Tue 27 May
20:50
Thu 29 May
16:45

Heaven Without People 18

Lucien Bourjeily, 2017, Lebanon
The film will be preceded by Al Ittisal (The Call), a short film by Sabine Kahwaji, who will be introducing the screening.  Serge and his girlfriend Leila arrive late at his parents’ big Easter lunch with the wider family. The electricity has… Read More
Fri 27 Jun
15:10

Holy Cow 15

Louise Courvoisier, 2024, France
18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region with his group of friends until reality catches up with him when he has to take care of his 7-year-old sister and find a way to make… Read More
Sat 24 May
17:00

In the Cut 18

Jane Campion, 2003, France, USA
Our screening on Tuesday 5 August will be introduced by Lucy Bolton (QMUL). A critical and commerical flop upon release in 2003, Jane Campion's giallo-infleced, erotic thriller is now considered a masterpiece of female desire and subjectivity. Frannie (Meg Ryan) is a… Read More
Sat 19 Jul
20:30
Fri 25 Jul
15:30
Tue 05 Aug
18:00

Infernal Affairs 15

Andrew Lau, Alan Mak, 2002, Hong Kong
Two of Hong Kong cinema’s most iconic leading men, Tony Leung and Andy Lau, face off in the breathtaking thriller that revitalised the city's twenty-first-century film industry, launched a blockbuster franchise, and inspired Martin Scorsese’s The Departed. The setup is diabolical in… Read More
Sun 20 Jul
16:00
Wed 30 Jul
16:00
Mon 04 Aug
18:00

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 18

Elio Petri, 1970, Italy
The provocative Italian filmmaker Elio Petri’s most internationally acclaimed work is this remarkable, visceral, Oscar-winning thriller. Petri maintains a tricky balance between absurdity and realism in telling the Kafkaesque tale of a Roman police inspector (a commanding Gian Maria Volontè) investigating a… Read More
Sun 29 Jun
15:00
Wed 09 Jul
15:15
Tue 15 Jul
20:15

Le jour se lève PG

Marcel Carné, France, 1939
One of the great works of 1930s poetic realist cinema, Le jour se lève was Marcel Carné’s fourth collaboration with screenwriter and poet Jacques Prévert. In this compelling story of obsessive sexuality and murder, the working-class François (Jean Gabin) resorts to killing in order… Read More
Sun 25 May
14:30
Thu 29 May
17:40
Mon 16 Jun
15:00

Le samouraï PG

Jean-Pierre Melville, 1967, France
In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armour of fedora… Read More
Tue 24 Jun
20:20
Tue 01 Jul
15:30
Sat 12 Jul
16:00

Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK: Shorts + Intro 18

Various, 2022-2025, Lebanon
The film is part of the Beirut Film Society's first edition of Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK, which shines a spotlight on the powerful voices of Lebanese cinema, presenting a curated selection of films by a new generation of filmmakers. Cinema… Read More
Mon 07 Jul
18:10

Lebanon in the UK: Diaspora shorts 18

Various, UK, Lebanon, Various
Contemporary shorts from an all-women line up of London-based Lebanese filmmakers. The screening on 9 June will be followed by a Q&A with all the filmmakers, hosted by curator and producer Taghrid Choucair. The matinee screening on 16 June will be preceded… Read More
Mon 09 Jun
20:00
Mon 16 Jun
15:25

Les Enfants du paradis PG

Marcel Carné, 1945, France
This film was proposed by our member Sebastian Loew, who writes: 'It used to be screened every year at Christmas at the Academy cinema on Oxford St. (now M&S) and I know people who went to see it every year. But it… Read More
Wed 28 May
17:00

The London International Animation Festival presents 10 Stunning Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds PG

Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience contains 10 of the best, most recent wonderful short animated films, full of joy, from all around the world. There’ll be… Read More
Thu 29 May
11:00
Sat 31 May
11:00
Sun 01 Jun
11:00

Long Day's Journey into Night 12A

Bi Gan, 2018, China
Bi Gan followed the mesmerising Kaili Blues with this noir-tinged stunner about a lost soul (Jue Huang) on a quest to find a missing woman from his past (Wei Tang, Lust, Caution). Following leads across Guizhou province, he crosses paths with a series… Read More
Wed 06 Aug
19:40
Sun 10 Aug
19:00
Wed 13 Aug
15:00

Magic Farm 15

Amalia Ulman, 2025, Argentina, USA
When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues. As they collaborate with locals to fake a new music trend, unexpected relationships form and an unfolding health… Read More
Sat 24 May
20:15
Mon 26 May
15:50

The Marching Band 15

Emmanuel Courcol, 2024, France
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a small marching band. Everything seems… Read More
Sat 24 May
16:00
Sun 25 May
19:30
Wed 28 May
14:45

Memories of Murder 15

Bong Joon ho, 2003, South Korea
Our screening of Sunday 3 August will be introduced by film journalist Darren Richman. Inspired by true events, this rain-drenched sophomore feature from the Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon ho blends true-crime with social satire and comedy in typically masterful fashion. In 1986… Read More
Thu 24 Jul
17:45
Tue 29 Jul
15:15
Sun 03 Aug
15:00

Mona Lisa 18

Neil Jordan, 1986, UK
Our screening on Wednesday 17 July will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). The brilliant breakthrough film by writer-director Neil Jordan journeys into the dark heart of the London underworld to weave a gripping, noir-infused love story. Bob Hoskins received a… Read More
Wed 16 Jul
18:00
Sun 27 Jul
14:00

Moomins on the Riviera U

Xavier Picard, Hanna Hemilä, Finland, 2015
To celebrate 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin book we present Moomins on the Riviera. Based of Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters, this delightful tales follows our Finnish favourites as they set off on holiday in France. In search… Read More
Sat 24 May
11:00
Sun 25 May
11:00
Mon 26 May
11:00

Ocean with David Attenborough PG

Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, 2025, UK
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… Read More
Sat 24 May
19:30
Sun 25 May
12:00
Thu 29 May
14:30

Out of the Past PG

Jacques Tourneur, 1947, USA
Our screening on Monday 2 June will be introduced by John Wischmeyer (City Lit). Arguably the definitive film noir, and featuring Robert Mitchum at his best. He plays an ex-private eye trying to escape his past until former girlfriend Kathie (Jane Greer)… Read More
Fri 23 May
18:00
Mon 02 Jun
15:00

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Sun 08 Jun
13:30

Pale Flower 12A

Masahiro Shinoda, 1964, Japan
Our screening on 11 June will be introduced by freelance curator Yuriko Hamaguchi. In this cool, seductive jewel of the Japanese New Wave, a yakuza, fresh out of prison, becomes entangled with a beautiful and enigmatic gambling addict; what at first seems… Read More
Wed 11 Jun
20:30
Sat 21 Jun
21:00
Thu 03 Jul
15:30

The Phoenician Scheme 12A

Wes Anderson, 2025, USA
In a bid to secure his family’s legacy, an international tycoon brings his nun-daughter into his most daring scheme yet in this tale of espionage and intrigue from legendary filmmaker Wes Anderson. The Garden Cinema View: With pastel colours, deadpan humour, and… Read More
Fri 23 May
15:00
18:15
20:30
Sat 24 May
13:45
18:30
20:40
Sun 25 May
14:15
16:30
19:10
Mon 26 May
15:20
18:20
20:20
Tue 27 May
15:30
17:45
20:30
Wed 28 May
15:30
18:00
20:15
Thu 29 May
15:45
18:00
20:45
Fri 30 May
15:45
20:30
Sat 31 May
13:15
20:30
Sun 01 Jun
13:30
16:40
Mon 02 Jun
14:30
17:30
Tue 03 Jun
15:30
20:30
Wed 04 Jun
15:30
20:30
Thu 05 Jun
15:30
18:00

The Piano Teacher 18

Michael Haneke/ 2001/ France, Austria
Erika Kohut teaches piano at the Conservatory in Vienna. In her early forties, she lives at home, cooped up with her mother, whose influence Erika escapes only on her regular visits to porn cinemas and peepshows. Her sexuality is an affair of… Read More
Fri 06 Jun
15:15
Sat 07 Jun
17:30
Sun 08 Jun
18:40
Mon 09 Jun
15:30
Tue 10 Jun
20:15
Wed 11 Jun
17:30
Thu 12 Jun
15:30

Riefenstahl 15

Andres Veiel, 2024, Germany
Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist. Her films Triumph of the Will and Olympia stand for perfectly staged body worship and the celebration of the superior and victorious. At… Read More
Sat 24 May
13:15
Tue 27 May
15:00
Thu 29 May
15:00

Saturday Fiction 18

Lou Ye, 2019, China
The screening on Saturday 7 June will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Lou Ye, moderated by Tony Rayns. The screening on Saturday 21 June will be introduced by Filming East Festival programmer Tu Yao. These screenings are part of… Read More
Sat 07 Jun
11:30

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Sun 22 Jun
14:45

The Shadow Play 18

Lou Ye, 2018, China
This UK premiere of the director's cut of The Shadow Play is presented in a double bill with Ma Yingli’s Behind the Dream: A Documentary on The Shadow Play on Saturday 14 June. Both screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation… Read More
Sat 14 Jun
12:00

The Silenced + Forever Girls reception 18

Lee Hae-young's, 2015, South Korea
This special screening of Lee Hae-young's queer horror film The Silenced, in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre UK, marks the upcoming paperback publication of Jinhee Choi's Forever Girls: Necro-Cinematics and South Korean Girlhood. Jinhee will introduce the screening, which will be followed… Read More
Thu 12 Jun
18:30

The Small World of Sammy Lee 12A

Ken Hughes, 1963, UK
The Small World of Sammy Lee will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Sammy Lee, compère of a shabby Soho gentlemen's club, and inveterate poker player, needs to raise dosh within five hours to pay off his… Read More
Sun 01 Jun
17:00

Spring Fever 18

Lou Ye, 2009, China
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s great contemporary auteurs, and featuring a collection of Lou's key works across two decades, alongside the release of his new title… Read More
Sun 08 Jun
19:00
Sat 21 Jun
20:35

Stelios 12A

Yorgos Tsemberopoulos, 2024, Greece
The touching story of Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to survive and grew up, thanks to his enormous talent, and against all social and personal difficulties. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, night bouncers, fanatics,… Read More
Sat 31 May
15:30

Stray Dog PG

Akira Kurosawa, 1949, Japan
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to… Read More
Mon 26 May
17:45
Thu 05 Jun
17:40
Fri 20 Jun
15:00

Summer Palace 18

Lou Ye, 2006, China, France
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation dedicated to one of China’s great contemporary auteurs, and featuring a collection of Lou's key works across two decades, alongside the release of his new title An Unfinished Film. China,… Read More
Sun 29 Jun
19:30
Sat 05 Jul
20:35

Throne of Blood 12A

Akira Kurosawa, 1957, Japan
This screening will be introduced by Tony Rayns. Select Japan is excited to bring the new restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood to The Garden Cinema. This astonishing film is among the the great Shakespeare adaptations, fusing Macbeth with ghostly Japanese… Read More
Mon 02 Jun
18:00

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Through the Olive Trees U

Abbas Kiarostami, 1994, Iran
Abbas Kiarostami takes meta­narrative gamesmanship to masterful new heights in the final installment of 'The Koker Trilogy'. Unfolding behind the scenes of And Life Goes On, this film traces the complications that arise when the romantic misfortune of one of the actors… Read More
Thu 05 Jun
17:45

An Unfinished Film 12A

Lou Ye, 2024, China
Our screening on Friday 23 May will be introduced by Ambiguity Film founder Li Xinxin. The screening on 27 May will be introduced by MINT co-curator Wenqi Zhang. Chinese writer-director Lou Ye (Summer Palace, Suzhou River) recalls the COVID lockdown via a… Read More
Fri 23 May
20:10
Sun 25 May
16:45
Mon 26 May
13:00
Tue 27 May
18:00

Victims of Sin 15

Emilio Fernández, 1951, Mexico
A treasure of Mexico’s cinematic golden age, this deliriously plotted blend of gritty crime film, heart-tugging maternal melodrama, and mambo musical is a dazzling showcase for iconic star Ninón Sevilla. She brings fierce charisma and fiery strength to her role as a… Read More
Sat 07 Jun
15:00
Tue 17 Jun
18:15
Mon 23 Jun
15:45

When the Light Breaks 15

Rúnar Rúnarsson, 2024, Iceland, Netherlands, Croatia, France
When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland, from one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty. The Garden Cinema View: A brief encounter with young grief, When the Light Breaks presents the… Read More
Fri 23 May
16:00
Sat 24 May
18:15
Sun 25 May
12:35
Mon 26 May
20:45
Tue 27 May
18:40
Wed 28 May
20:40

Who Framed Roger Rabbit PG

Robert Zemeckis, USA, 1988
In this trailblazing combination of animation and live-action, down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant gets hired to investigate a pattycake scandal involving Jessica Rabbit, the sultry wife of Toontown superstar, Roger Rabbit.Virtually every major cartoon character shows up in this wonderful Oscar-winning classic.… Read More
Sat 07 Jun
11:00
Sun 08 Jun
11:00

Wolfgang Suschitzky Shorts Programme 18

Various, 1946-1968, UK
This programme of short films will be introduced by Brigitte Mayr and Michael Omasta from Synema Vienna. Wolf Suschitzky was always fond of the short form: its playfulness, and the creative freedom that comes with it. While this selection aims to illustrate the… Read More
Sat 31 May
16:00
Abbas Kiarostami's Koker Trilogy
Thu 15 May — Thu 05 Jun 2025
Following our members’ screening of Where Is the Friend’s House?, we are completing Abbas Kiarostami’s Koker Trilogy with screenings of And Life Goes On on 29 May and Through the Olive Trees on…
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Noir International
Fri 23 May — Thu 14 Aug 2025
Following our in-depth season focusing on iconic American, British, and French crime thrillers in 2022, Noir International explores how the visual style, thematic concerns, and atmosphere of Film Noir spread throughout a variety of global cinemas, and how…
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New Lebanese Cinema: Reclaiming Storytelling
Sat 07 Jun — Fri 11 Jul 2025
The Garden Cinema introduces the UK’s first full season of Lebanese cinema. In contrast to recent simplistic, sensationalist, and often misleading news headlines, this selection of films will showcase an authentic range of…
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Members' Events
Fri 25 Mar — Fri 01 Jan 2027
Events for members only, including free bi-weekly screenings for Garden Cinema Members with films chosen for members, by members. Selected films are added regularly, so keep an eye on this page for updates.…
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Current Seasons | Past Seasons

Members' Events
Events for members only, including free bi-weekly screenings for Garden Cinema Members with films chosen for members, by members. Selected films are added regularly, so keep an eye on this page for updates.…
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Films for the Family
Join us every Saturday & Sunday morning and on weekdays during the school holidays for some of our favourite family classics. For cinema lovers of all ages. On Sundays the films are followed…
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Select Japan
Select Japan is an initiative from The Garden Cinema to showcase the best of Japanese cinema, classic and contemporary, with a focus on titles and filmmakers which have been rarely screened in the…
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Planting Seeds
The Garden Cinema’s new strand of nature and environment-focused screenings. We have curated a selection of international films that span many genres, themes and countries to tell stories of resilience and resistance…
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Chinese Cinema Project
The Chinese Cinema Project is an exhibition initiative presented by The Garden Cinema. It showcases works from emerging and under-represented Chinese filmmakers via regular screenings, exploring auteurship and cinematic beauty in its various…
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Nobody Asked for This!
Video Bazaar presents “NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS!” A new strand in the Garden Cinema’s brand new Atrium bar celebrating cinema’s most unhinged visions and esoteric detritus. Step into a realm of the forgotten,…
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FESTIVAL:

GROUNDED: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature

Fri 23 May — Tue 27 May 2025
Fashion in Film Festival 2025 presents GROUNDED, a major UK-wide season exploring the relationship between fashion and nature through the lens…
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Wolfgang Suschitzky - Cameraman

Thu 29 May — Sun 01 Jun 2025
Born in 1912 into a Viennese publisher’s family of social democratic conviction, Wolfgang Suschitzky was an eyewitness to the 20th and…
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Secret Ceremony presents: The Colour of Pomegranates + Q&A with Babette Radclyffe-Thomas

Fri 30 May 2025
This special screening of The Colour of Pomegranates ushers in the second season of LOST ART (formerly LONDNR) magazine's pop-up film club, Secret…
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Video Bazaar Presents: The Passing

Sat 31 May 2025
Screened in partnership with Video Bazaar
Join us in the Atrium Bar for Video Bazaar's newest and most questionable experiment, "NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS!", a strand dedicated…
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Tree Stories: The Felling & Other Speakers

Sun 01 Jun 2025
The Felling – an extraordinary and shocking first-hand account of what happened on the tree-lined suburban streets of Sheffield. It tells the…
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Reborn India Film Presents Mangta Jogi

Sun 01 Jun 2025
The screening will feature a pre-recorded introduction by the director. In the diverse town of Varanasi, two blood brothers, unable to…
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Members’ Film Quiz: Summer 2025

Wed 04 Jun 2025
Are you that person in your friend group who everyone asks for film recommendations? Do you know your Before Sunrise from your…
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EVENT:

The Science of Ghosts + Adrian Crowley Q&A

Thu 05 Jun 2025
Screened in partnership with Doc'n Roll
Doc'n Roll presents the UK premiere of The Science of Ghosts. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Adrian…
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Panorama: Award Winning Shorts from Lebanon + mezza + wine

Sat 07 Jun 2025
Screened in partnership with Beirut Film Society
A selection of award-winning shorts from the last few years open our Lebanese season with arresting animation, heart-warming drama, laugh out…
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Tarpon & Fishing with John

Sun 08 Jun 2025
Join us for the ultimate Sunday hang-out: a slow-drifting, sun-bleached escape into fading Americana and hippie existentialism, with a UK premiere…
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Table of the Elements Relaunch Party

Fri 13 Jun 2025
Join us for the Table of the Elements relaunch party at The Garden Cinema, Covent Garden, highlighted by a screening of…
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EVENT:

Murder Mystery: Noir + Body Heat

Sat 14 Jun 2025
On Saturday 14 June, set foot into the shady alleyways and dark corners of the Garden Cinema, to uncover the secrets…
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FESTIVAL:

SAFAR Film Festival 2025

Sun 15 Jun — Mon 16 Jun 2025
SAFAR Film Festival, the UK’s leading platform for independent Arab cinema, returns from 11-28 June 2025 for its landmark 10th edition.…
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Heaven Without People + Music + Q&A

Thu 19 Jun 2025
The screening on 19 June will be preceded by a short and transporative set by oud player Kareem Samara, and will…
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EVENT:

Suzhou River

Fri 20 Jun 2025
These screenings are part of 'Lou Ye: Chaotic Desires', a special presentation by the Chinese Cinema Project dedicated to one of China’s…
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EVENT:

Members' Sake Tasting

Sat 21 Jun 2025
To celebrate the classic Japanese crime films in our Noir International season, we're delighted to welcome back the team from Sake…
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EVENT:

Sirens: Fundraiser for Lebanon

Sat 21 Jun 2025
This is a fundraiser screening. It will be preceded by a small crafts and Lebanese snacks souk in the bar, and…
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FESTIVAL:

Celebrating the Amazing Cinema of Hong Kong

Mon 23 Jun
Focus Hong Kong returns to BFI Southbank and The Garden Cinema for a June 2025 programme packed with new and classic…
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Disco Afrika

Thu 26 Jun 2025
Screened in partnership with Maona
Madagascar, nowadays. Kwame, 20, struggles to make a living in the clandestine sapphire mines. An unexpected event takes him back to…
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Site&Sound 05 - Thresholds

Thu 26 Jun 2025
Screened in partnership with Site & Sound
Site & Sound is an event series that explores the relationship between architecture and film. Each session will feature curated clips and…
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Gutsy Film Festival + Networking Drinks

Thu 03 Jul 2025
Gutsy Film Festival celebrates the bold and original work of filmmakers living with hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses. This specially curated…
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Wild Flowers: Women of South Lebanon + Intro + Tea

Fri 04 Jul 2025
This film was chosen as Films of Resistance's pick for the Lebanese season, to highlight the way Lebanese and Palestinian communities…
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EVENT:

Beyond Anime: Independent Animation from Japan

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Screened in partnership with Japan Foundation
Hosted in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, this programme is a rare opportunity to see some of the best independent Japanese…
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Animate Projects: All That Is Solid

Tue 08 Jul 2025
All That Is Solid: the third Animate OPEN sets out to celebrate, subvert and confound expectations of what animation can be.…
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EVENT:

Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK: Void (Waynon)

Fri 11 Jul 2025
Screened in partnership with Beirut Film Society
Six Lebanese women, different ages, await the return of their sons, brothers, husbands or lovers, who have been missing since the…
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FESTIVAL:

Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema

Tue 19 Aug — Tue 26 Aug 2025
STAR NHÀ EASE (Nhà = “home” in Vietnamese) is a nationwide film programme bringing Vietnamese cinema to UK audiences. Following a…
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