Tuesday 19 March

Samsara U

Spanish director Lois Patiño, who cut his teeth in experimental cinema, uses techniques from that world to astonishing effect with Samsara,… Read More
Lois Patiño, Spain, 2023, 114m.

THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE 15

The screening on Friday, March 15 will be introduced by John Rees. John Rees has been the national coordinator of the… Read More
Kym Staton, Australia, 2023, 128m.

Perfect Days PG

A highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the writer-director to… Read More
Wim Wenders, Japan, Germany, 2023, 123m.

Screen Cuba presents: Jose Marti, the Eye of the Canary 18

Part of Screen Cuba Screened in partnership with Screen Cuba
An excellent example of an historical drama, a genre in which Cuban filmmakers excel. The Eye of the Canary is inspired by… Read More
Fernando Pérez, Cuba, 2010, 105m.

Banel & Adama 12A

Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them,… Read More
Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Senegal, France, Mali, 2023, 87m.

Wednesday 20 March

Seven Samurai PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants… Read More
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1954, 206m.

Four Daughters 12A

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. The life of Olfa, a Tunisian woman and mother of four daughters, oscillates… Read More
Kaouther Ben Hania, France, Germany, Tunisia, 2023, 107m.

The Zone of Interest 12A

Rudolf, Hedwig and their family live the perfect suburban dream with their beautifully ordered house and garden. But audible from behind… Read More
Jonathan Glazer, Poland, UK, USA, 2023, 106m.

Fallen Leaves 12A

Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful… Read More
Aki Kaurismäki, Finland, Germany, 2023, 81m.

Perfect Days PG

A highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the writer-director to… Read More
Wim Wenders, Japan, Germany, 2023, 123m.

News from Home 18

Part of Members' Events
This film was proposed by our member Minchong Li, who writes: 'Avant-garde, subtle, peaceful and touching'. Following her time living in… Read More
Chantal Akerman, France, Belgium, 1976, 85m.

Thursday 21 March

The Zone of Interest 12A

Rudolf, Hedwig and their family live the perfect suburban dream with their beautifully ordered house and garden. But audible from behind… Read More
Jonathan Glazer, Poland, UK, USA, 2023, 106m.

All of Us Strangers 15

One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor… Read More
Andrew Haigh, UK, 2023, 105m.

THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE 15

The screening on Friday, March 15 will be introduced by John Rees. John Rees has been the national coordinator of the… Read More
Kym Staton, Australia, 2023, 128m.

Forever a Woman 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 21 March will feature an introduction by Alejandra Armendáriz-Hernández and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion… Read More
Kinuyo Tanaka, Japan, 1955, 110m.

Penda's Fen (50th Anniversary Screening) 12A

Screening exactly 50 years to the hour since its pioneering first broadcast as part of BBC TV's hugely influential stand-alone drama… Read More
Alan Clarke, UK , 1974, 89m.

Four Daughters 12A

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. The life of Olfa, a Tunisian woman and mother of four daughters, oscillates… Read More
Kaouther Ben Hania, France, Germany, Tunisia, 2023, 107m.

Friday 22 March

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

Perfect Days PG

A highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the writer-director to… Read More
Wim Wenders, Japan, Germany, 2023, 123m.

Forever a Woman 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 21 March will feature an introduction by Alejandra Armendáriz-Hernández and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion… Read More
Kinuyo Tanaka, Japan, 1955, 110m.

Screen Cuba presents: Tales of One More Day (UK Premiere) + Short: Blank 18

Part of Screen Cuba Screened in partnership with Screen Cuba
Screen Cuba presents the UK premiere of this innovative film that is under the general direction of renowned filmmaker, Fernando Peréz.… Read More
Fernando Peréz, Various Directors, Cuba, 2021, 90m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

Saturday 23 March

Ethel & Ernest PG

Part of Films for the FamilyPart of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by one of the local primary schools, St Clement Danes. Based on the award-winning book by acclaimed… Read More
Roger Mainwood, UK, 2016, 94m.

Cinemania 12A

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by our member Renae Satterley, who wrote: 'This is a documentary about people in New York City… Read More
Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak, Germany, USA, 2002, 93m.

Run Lola Run 15

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by our members Ingrid & Ian Muir, who write: 'A great thriller from 1998 which shows three… Read More
Tom Tykwer, Germany, 1998, 80m.

Blow-Up 15

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by Fabio Cardascia, who writes: 'In keeping with the Garden Cinema's Jack Nicholson season, which included The… Read More
Michelangelo Antonioni, UK, Italy, 1966, 111m.

Le Bonheur 15

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by two of our members: Alan Nayomnyy, and Jana Gough who writes: 'I can’t put it better… Read More
Agnès Varda, France, 1965, 80m.

A Woman Under the Influence 15

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by not one, but two members of the cinema. Brandon Hu writes: 'The greatest performance of all… Read More
John Cassavetes, USA, 1974, 155m.

Weekend (1967) 18

Part of 2 Year Anniversary
This film was proposed by our member Jason Kelly, who writes: 'I would like to watch Weekend by Jean Luc Godard screened… Read More
Jean-Luc Godard, France, Italy, 1968, 105m.

2 Year Anniversary Party + Singin' in the Rain U

Part of 2 Year AnniversaryPart of Members' Events
Our 2 Year Anniversary celebrations will reach new heights in the evening, with a birthday bash to remember. Expect a festive… Read More
Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen, USA, 1952, 193m.

Sunday 24 March

Ethel & Ernest PG

Part of Films for the Family
This film was proposed by one of the local primary schools, St Clement Danes. Based on the award-winning book by acclaimed… Read More
Roger Mainwood, UK, 2016, 94m.

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

Ikiru PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director at his most compassionate - affirming life through an explora­tion… Read More
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1952, 143m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

Another Reality: Genre Shorts by Arab Women Filmmakers 18

Another Reality: Genre Shorts by Arab Women Filmmakers The AWAN Festival (Arab Women Artists Now) in association with The Arab Film… Read More
Various, Various, 2019 - 2023, 60m.

THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE 15

The screening on Friday, March 15 will be introduced by John Rees. John Rees has been the national coordinator of the… Read More
Kym Staton, Australia, 2023, 128m.

Monday 25 March

Sansho the Bailiff PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile, his wife and children left to fend… Read More
Kenji Mizoguchi, Japan, 1954, 124m.

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

Miskatonic IHS presents Call of Cthulhu with lecture introduction by Roger Luckhurst 18

This screening will be introduced by author and academic Roger Luckhurst. This award winning film was shot to look like a… Read More
Andrew Leman, USA, 2005, 47m.

Tuesday 26 March

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

The Zone of Interest 12A

Rudolf, Hedwig and their family live the perfect suburban dream with their beautifully ordered house and garden. But audible from behind… Read More
Jonathan Glazer, Poland, UK, USA, 2023, 106m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

Members' Film Quiz: Spring 18

Part of Members' Events
Are you blossoming into the person in your friend group who everyone asks for film recommendations? Do you know your Peter… Read More
150m.

Perfect Days PG

A highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the writer-director to… Read More
Wim Wenders, Japan, Germany, 2023, 123m.

Wednesday 27 March

Ikiru PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director at his most compassionate - affirming life through an explora­tion… Read More
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1952, 143m.

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

The Zone of Interest 12A

Rudolf, Hedwig and their family live the perfect suburban dream with their beautifully ordered house and garden. But audible from behind… Read More
Jonathan Glazer, Poland, UK, USA, 2023, 106m.

Thursday 28 March

THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE 15

The screening on Friday, March 15 will be introduced by John Rees. John Rees has been the national coordinator of the… Read More
Kym Staton, Australia, 2023, 128m.

Monster 12A

Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son… Read More
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Japan, 2023, 125m.

The Delinquents 12A

Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos… Read More
Rodrigo Moreno, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, 2023, 180m.

The Ballad of Narayama 12A

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 28 March will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. All screenings will… Read More
Keisuke Kinoshita, Japan, 1958, 98m.

The Constant Gardener 15

Screened in partnership with In the Works with Gary Yershon
Our screening on 28 March is the latest in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer Gary… Read More
Fernando Meirelles, Chile, Germany, UK, USA, 2005, 129m.

Friday 29 March

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

The Lavender Hill Mob U

The Garden Cinema is delighted to screen The Lavender Hill Mob, which was the only film that was unavailable during our… Read More
Charles Crichton, UK, 1951, 78m.

Jesus Christ Superstar PG

Part of Musical Fridays
The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera about the life and death of Christ is brought to the big-screen after success… Read More
Norman Jewison, USA, 1973, 107m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Saturday 30 March

Peter Rabbit PG

Part of Films for the Family
Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden.… Read More
Will Gluck, USA, UK, 2018, 95m.

One From the Heart: Reprise 12A

A new restoration of One from the Heart, supervised by Francis Ford Coppola *The film will also be screening on 30… Read More
Francis Ford Coppola, USA, 1982, 95m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

The Ballad of Narayama 12A

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 28 March will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. All screenings will… Read More
Keisuke Kinoshita, Japan, 1958, 98m.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

Sunday 31 March

Peter Rabbit PG

Part of Films for the Family
Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden.… Read More
Will Gluck, USA, UK, 2018, 95m.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

Dancing with Water: Jet Lag 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project Screened in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dancing with Water curator, Kiki Tianqi Yu (QMUL). During a trip from… Read More
Zheng Lu Xinyuan, Austria, Switzerland, 2022, 111m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Video Bazaar: Flesh For Frankenstein 18

Screened in partnership with Video Bazaar
This Easter Sunday Video Bazaar resurrects into The Garden Cinema to delve into the horror of creation with Andy Warhol and Paul… Read More
Paul Morrissey, Italy, France, 1973, 95m.

Monday 1 April

Peter Rabbit PG

Part of Films for the Family
Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden.… Read More
Will Gluck, USA, UK, 2018, 95m.

Forever a Woman 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 21 March will feature an introduction by Alejandra Armendáriz-Hernández and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion… Read More
Kinuyo Tanaka, Japan, 1955, 110m.

Rouge 15

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
The screening is to pay tribute to the iconic Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung who passed away tragically on… Read More
Stanley Kwan, Hong Kong, China , 1987, 96m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Tuesday 2 April

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

Mighty Penguins + Q&A 18

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ahmed Twaij. Meet Special K, Peanut, Charlie, and the rest of… Read More
Ahmed Twaij & Louis Myles, UK, 2023, 33m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Wednesday 3 April

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Girlfriends 15

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Girlfriends will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 3 of April will be… Read More
Claudia Weill, USA, 1978, 88m.

Thursday 4 April

Moana PG

Part of Films for the Family
Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas.… Read More
Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2016, 103m.

The Lavender Hill Mob U

The Garden Cinema is delighted to screen The Lavender Hill Mob, which was the only film that was unavailable during our… Read More
Charles Crichton, UK, 1951, 78m.

Harakiri 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 4 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait and will be followed by an informal post-film… Read More
Masaki Kobayashi, Japan, 1962, 133m.

Robot Dreams PG

A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a… Read More
Pablo Berger, Spain, France, 2023, 102m.

Friday 5 April

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

Saturday 6 April

Moana PG

Part of Films for the Family
Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas.… Read More
Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2016, 103m.

Dancing with Water: Barbarian Invasion 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project Screened in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
*This screening will be followed by a remote Q&A with the leading actor Pete Teo. Divorced and exhausted, retired actress Moon… Read More
Tan Chui Mui, Hong Kong, Malaysia, 2021, 106m.

Harakiri 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 4 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait and will be followed by an informal post-film… Read More
Masaki Kobayashi, Japan, 1962, 133m.

Sunday 7 April

Moana PG

Part of Films for the Family
Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas.… Read More
Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2016, 103m.

Tokyo Story U

Part of Japanese Golden Age
A profoundly stirring evocation of elemental humanity and universal heartbreak, Tokyo Story is the crowning achievement of the unparalleled Yasujiro Ozu. The… Read More
Yasujiro Ozu, Japan, 1953, 136m.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

Girlfriends 15

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Girlfriends will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 3 of April will be… Read More
Claudia Weill, USA, 1978, 88m.

Monday 8 April

The Ballad of Narayama 12A

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 28 March will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. All screenings will… Read More
Keisuke Kinoshita, Japan, 1958, 98m.

LRB SCREEN X MUBI: QUARTET 18

Screened in partnership with London Review of Books
LRB Screen, the London Review Bookshop’s long-running film series, returns to the Garden Cinema in 2024 to continue its exploration of… Read More
James Ivory, France, UK, 1981, 101m.

Tuesday 9 April

Industry Panel: Costume N/A

Part of Members' Events
As we are aware The Garden Cinema membership community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a… Read More
60m.

Wednesday 10 April

Flubber U

Part of Films for the Family
College professor Philip Brainard (Robin Williams) is so absent-minded that he manages to miss his own wedding to colleague Sara Reynolds.… Read More
Les Mayfield, USA, 1998, 94m.

Crossing Delancey PG

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
The second in our Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood season, a series of films highlighting the visionary filmmaking and lasting legacies… Read More
Joan Micklin Silver, USA, 1988, 97m.

Thursday 11 April

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to… Read More
Neo Sora, Japan, 2023, 103m.

An Autumn Afternoon U

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 11 April will feature an introduction by Jasper Sharp and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion… Read More
Yasujiro Ozu, Japan, 1962, 113m.

Friday 12 April

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Saturday 13 April

Flubber U

Part of Films for the Family
College professor Philip Brainard (Robin Williams) is so absent-minded that he manages to miss his own wedding to colleague Sara Reynolds.… Read More
Les Mayfield, USA, 1998, 94m.

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Sunday 14 April

Flubber U

Part of Films for the Family
College professor Philip Brainard (Robin Williams) is so absent-minded that he manages to miss his own wedding to colleague Sara Reynolds.… Read More
Les Mayfield, USA, 1998, 94m.

The Cloud in Her Room 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
Presented by The Garden Cinema’s Chinese Cinema Project. This screening is followed by a remote Q&A with director Zheng Lu Xinyuan.… Read More
Zheng Lu Xinyuan, China, Hong Kong, 2020, 101m.

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Bloody Mary hour, pickle tasting & Crossing Delancey PG

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New HollywoodPart of Members' Events
In honour of the pivotal role that pickles play in Crossing Delancey, on 14 April we are partnering up with our… Read More
Joan Micklin Silver, USA, 1988, 157m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Monday 15 April

Harakiri 15

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 4 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait and will be followed by an informal post-film… Read More
Masaki Kobayashi, Japan, 1962, 133m.

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Tuesday 16 April

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Bar Shorts celebrates 10 years of Dog & Rabbit Animation Studio and Friends. 18

Screened in partnership with Bar Shorts
An evening of classic short films and animations produced by Dog and Rabbit animation studio and those who have sailed with… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 80m.

Wednesday 17 April

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Wanda 15

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Wanda will be shown with English subtitles (not Descriptive Subtitles).The screening on the 21st of April will be… Read More
Barbara Loden, USA, 1971, 105m.

Thursday 18 April

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life… Read More
Ryuichi Hamuguchi, Japan, 2023, 106m.

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 18 April will be introduced by Jennifer Coates (University of Sheffield), and will be followed by an informal… Read More
Mikio Naruse, Japan, 1960, 111m.

The Last Year of Darkness 18

Part of Queer East 2024 Screened in partnership with Queer East
As the city of Chengdu changes, the future of Funky Town, a beloved queer-friendly techno club, is unclear. For a vibrant… Read More
Ben Mullinkosson, China, US, 2023, 95m.

Opponent 15

In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end… Read More
Milad Alami, Sweden, Norway, 2023, 119m.

Friday 19 April

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

Saturday 20 April

Where the Wild Things Are PG

Part of Films for the Family
Max is a little boy with a big temper. When his mother sends him to bed without his supper, he runs… Read More
Spike Jonze, USA, UK, Germany, 2006, 101m.

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

Silence Will Not Protect You + Q&A 18

Part of Queer East 2024 Screened in partnership with Queer East
This documentary shorts programme offers an unfiltered look into invisible and unspoken aspects of LGBTQ+ experience: the daily routine of a… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 76m.

Growing Pains 18

Part of Queer East 2024 Screened in partnership with Queer East
All too often, we’re forced to grow up without taking the time to explore who we are. Torn between fitting in… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 93m.

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 18 April will be introduced by Jennifer Coates (University of Sheffield), and will be followed by an informal… Read More
Mikio Naruse, Japan, 1960, 111m.

Sunday 21 April

Where the Wild Things Are PG

Part of Films for the Family
Max is a little boy with a big temper. When his mother sends him to bed without his supper, he runs… Read More
Spike Jonze, USA, UK, Germany, 2006, 101m.

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

High and Low 12A

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 21 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait. Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a… Read More
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1963, 143m.

Wanda 15

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Wanda will be shown with English subtitles (not Descriptive Subtitles).The screening on the 21st of April will be… Read More
Barbara Loden, USA, 1971, 105m.

Monday 22 April

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

An Autumn Afternoon U

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 11 April will feature an introduction by Jasper Sharp and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion… Read More
Yasujiro Ozu, Japan, 1962, 113m.

Tuesday 23 April

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

Losing Ground 18

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Losing Ground will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 28th of April will… Read More
Kathleen Collins, USA, 1982, 86m.

Wednesday 24 April

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

Thursday 25 April

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to… Read More
Ilker Çatak, Germany, 2023, 94m.

Mapantsula 15

A true classic of guerrilla filmmaking, Mapantsula has been newly restored after years of suppression, marking the 30th anniversary of South African Freedom… Read More
Oliver Schmitz, South Africa, 1988, 103m.

Friday 26 April

Dancing with Water: Green Night 18

Part of Chinese Cinema Project
*This screening will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Han Shuai. Trapped in a life of oppression under… Read More
HAN Shuai, Hong Kong, 2023, 92m.

Saturday 27 April

Mulan U

Part of Films for the Family
Brimming with daring adventure, hilarious characters and inspiring music, Disney’s animated classic Mulan celebrates honour, courage and a young girl’s quest to… Read More
Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, USA, 1998, 92m.

Sunday 28 April

Mulan U

Part of Films for the Family
Brimming with daring adventure, hilarious characters and inspiring music, Disney’s animated classic Mulan celebrates honour, courage and a young girl’s quest to… Read More
Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, USA, 1998, 92m.

Losing Ground 18

Part of Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood
All screenings of Losing Ground will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 28th of April will… Read More
Kathleen Collins, USA, 1982, 86m.

Monday 29 April

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs PG

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 18 April will be introduced by Jennifer Coates (University of Sheffield), and will be followed by an informal… Read More
Mikio Naruse, Japan, 1960, 111m.

Wednesday 1 May

High and Low 12A

Part of Japanese Golden Age
Our screening on 21 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait. Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a… Read More
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1963, 143m.

Clermont-Ferrand: Special UK Programme 2024 18

Part of Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival presents UK highlights this year's edition. The festival is one of the largest and most… Read More
Various Directors, United Kingdom, 2023, 78m.

Thursday 2 May

Clermont-Ferrand: Best of International Competition 2024 18

Part of Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival presents highlights from this year's international competition, including the winning film, An Orange from Jaffa. The… Read More
Various Years, Various Countries, 2023, 87m.

Friday 3 May

Clermont-Ferrand: Best of French Competition 2024 18

Part of Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival presents highlights and prize winners from this year's National Selection. The festival is one of the… Read More
Various Directors, France, 2023, 80m.

Saturday 4 May

Clermont-Ferrand: Short Films for the Family PG

Part of Films for the FamilyPart of Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Let your little ones discover cinema through short films. The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival is one of the largest short film… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 66m.

Sunday 5 May

Clermont-Ferrand: Short Films for the Family PG

Part of Films for the FamilyPart of Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London Screened in partnership with Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Let your little ones discover cinema through short films. The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival is one of the largest short film… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 66m.

Monday 6 May

Kung Fu Panda 4 PG

Part of Films for the Family
This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the… Read More
Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, USA, 2024, 94m.

Saturday 11 May

Kung Fu Panda 4 PG

Part of Films for the Family
This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the… Read More
Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, USA, 2024, 94m.

Sunday 12 May

Kung Fu Panda 4 PG

Part of Films for the Family
This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the… Read More
Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, USA, 2024, 94m.

Tuesday 14 May

What About Dancing: Three Short Films about Grief + Q&A 18

Annie Frost Nicholson, Lara Haworth and Tara Darby present What About Dancing: Three Short Films about Grief + Q&A This screening… Read More
Annie Frost Nicholson, Lara Haworth, Tara Darby, UK, Brazil, Various Years, 99m.

Saturday 18 May

The London International Animation Festival presents Amazing Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds U

Part of Films for the Family Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 67m.

Sunday 19 May

The London International Animation Festival presents Amazing Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds U

Part of Films for the Family Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 67m.

Saturday 25 May

The King and the Mockingbird (eng sub) U

Part of Films for the Family
This egg took a while to hatch: imagined as France’s first animated feature at the end of the 1940s by Grimault… Read More
Paul Grimault, France, 1980, 83m.

Sunday 26 May

The King and the Mockingbird (eng sub) U

Part of Films for the Family
This egg took a while to hatch: imagined as France’s first animated feature at the end of the 1940s by Grimault… Read More
Paul Grimault, France, 1980, 83m.

Monday 27 May

The King and the Mockingbird (eng sub) U

Part of Films for the Family
This egg took a while to hatch: imagined as France’s first animated feature at the end of the 1940s by Grimault… Read More
Paul Grimault, France, 1980, 83m.

Tuesday 28 May

Vietnamese Short Films + Panel Discussion 18

Part of Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema
This screening will have a live introduction from one of the curators and a Q&A with the filmmakers and/or actors A… Read More
Various Directors, Vietnam , Various Years, 105m.

Wednesday 29 May

When the Tenth Month Comes 18

Part of Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema
This screening will have a live introduction from one of the curators.  1984: After a visit to the South-Eastern border to… Read More
Dang Nhat Minh, Vietnam, 1984, 95m.

Friday 31 May

Toy Story 2 U

Part of Films for the Family
Buzz, Woody, and their friends are back as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.… Read More
John Lasseter, USA, 1999, 92m.

Saturday 1 June

Toy Story 2 U

Part of Films for the Family
Buzz, Woody, and their friends are back as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.… Read More
John Lasseter, USA, 1999, 92m.

Sunday 2 June

Toy Story 2 U

Part of Films for the Family
Buzz, Woody, and their friends are back as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.… Read More
John Lasseter, USA, 1999, 92m.

Saturday 8 June

The Rescuers U

Part of Films for the Family
In this charming animated Dinsey classic, two brave mice from the international Rescue Aid Society - the sophisticated Miss Bianca and… Read More
Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens, USA, 1977, 78m.

Sunday 9 June

The Rescuers U

Part of Films for the Family
In this charming animated Dinsey classic, two brave mice from the international Rescue Aid Society - the sophisticated Miss Bianca and… Read More
Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens, USA, 1977, 78m.

Saturday 15 June

Hook U

Part of Films for the Family
A high-flying adventure from the magical mind of Steven Spielberg, Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman… Read More
Steven Spielberg, USA, 1991, 142m.

Sunday 16 June

Hook U

Part of Films for the Family
A high-flying adventure from the magical mind of Steven Spielberg, Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman… Read More
Steven Spielberg, USA, 1991, 142m.

Saturday 22 June

A Bug's Life U

Part of Films for the Family
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf. Embark on an incredible expedition with… Read More
John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, USA, 95m.

Sunday 23 June

A Bug's Life U

Part of Films for the Family
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf. Embark on an incredible expedition with… Read More
John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, USA, 95m.

Saturday 29 June

Bedknobs and Broomsticks PG

Part of Films for the Family
Hold on tight for a magical, musical, fun-filled journey in this Oscar-winning classic that mixes action and animation. When young Charlie,… Read More
Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, USA, 1971, 117m.

Sunday 30 June

Bedknobs and Broomsticks PG

Part of Films for the Family
Hold on tight for a magical, musical, fun-filled journey in this Oscar-winning classic that mixes action and animation. When young Charlie,… Read More
Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, USA, 1971, 117m.

All of Us Strangers 15

Andrew Haigh, 2023, UK
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with… Read More

Thu 21 Mar

15:30

An Autumn Afternoon U

Yasujiro Ozu, 1962, Japan
Our screening on 11 April will feature an introduction by Jasper Sharp and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. The last film by Yasujiro Ozu was also his final masterpiece, a gently heartbreaking story about… Read More

Thu 11 Apr

18:00

Mon 22 Apr

15:00

The Ballad of Narayama 12A

Keisuke Kinoshita, 1958, Japan
Our screening on 28 March will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. All screenings will feature a video introduction by Earl Jackson Jr. (Asia University, Taiwan). This haunting, kabuki-inflected version of a Japanese folk legend is… Read More

Thu 28 Mar

18:00

Sat 30 Mar

20:30

Mon 08 Apr

15:00

Banel & Adama 12A

Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 2023, Senegal, France, Mali
Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them, nothing else in the world exists. However, their perfect everlasting love seems on a collision course with their family’s traditions. Adama… Read More

Tue 19 Mar

20:30

Bedknobs and Broomsticks PG

Robert Stevenson, Ward Kimball, 1971, USA
Hold on tight for a magical, musical, fun-filled journey in this Oscar-winning classic that mixes action and animation. When young Charlie, Carrie and Paul move to a small village during World War II, they discover their host, Miss Price (Angela Lansbury), is… Read More

Sat 29 Jun

11:00

Sun 30 Jun

11:00

Blow-Up 15

Michelangelo Antonioni, 1966, UK, Italy
This film was proposed by Fabio Cardascia, who writes: 'In keeping with the Garden Cinema's Jack Nicholson season, which included The Passenger, it would be nice to show another classic by the same director. What`s more, the film was all shot and… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

15:15

A Bug's Life U

John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, USA, 1998
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf. Embark on an incredible expedition with one little ant as he searches for a band of warriors to help him battle the grasshoppers who threaten his home.… Read More

Sat 22 Jun

11:00

Sun 23 Jun

11:00

Cinemania 12A

Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak/ 2002/ Germany, USA
This film was proposed by our member Renae Satterley, who wrote: 'This is a documentary about people in New York City who spend their days going to see movies. It’s about loneliness and alienation and how people use innovative ways to cope… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

13:00

Clermont-Ferrand: Best of French Competition 2024 18

Various Directors, France, 2023
The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival presents highlights and prize winners from this year's National Selection. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world. The films will be preceded by an introduction by the Clermont-Ferrand… Read More

Fri 03 May

18:30

Clermont-Ferrand: Best of International Competition 2024 18

Various Directors, Various Countries, 2023
The Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival presents highlights from this year's international competition, including the winning film, An Orange from Jaffa. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world. The screening will include an introduction… Read More

Thu 02 May

18:30

Clermont-Ferrand: Special UK Programme 2024 18

Various Directors, UK, 2023
The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival presents UK highlights this year's edition. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film directors. There will… Read More

Wed 01 May

20:00

Crossing Delancey PG

Joan Micklin Silver, 1988, USA
The second in our Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood season, a series of films highlighting the visionary filmmaking and lasting legacies of women directors in the New Hollywood era, is Crossing Delancey, a rarely screened film that we might consider the ‘point… Read More

Wed 10 Apr

18:00

The Delinquents 12A

Rodrigo Moreno/ 2023/ Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Beguiling and unpredictable, Cannes Un Certain Regard breakout The Delinquents reinvents the heist film as a free-flowing adventure like no other. Buenos Aires bank employee Morán dreams up a scheme to liberate himself from corporate monotony: he'll steal enough money to support a… Read More

Fri 22 Mar

20:30

Sun 24 Mar

15:45

Mon 25 Mar

17:50

Tue 26 Mar

17:20

Wed 27 Mar

20:20

Thu 28 Mar

17:00

Ethel & Ernest PG

Roger Mainwood, 2016, UK
This film was proposed by one of the local primary schools, St Clement Danes. Based on the award-winning book by acclaimed British author and illustrator Raymond Briggs (The Snowman), this beautifully hand-drawn, animated feature film tells the true story of Raymond’s own… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

11:00

Sun 24 Mar

11:00

Evil Does Not Exist 12A

Ryuichi Hamuguchi, 2023, Japan
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life according to the cycles and order of nature. When the residents are informed of a development plan to erect a glamping… Read More

Fri 12 Apr

15:4518:00

Sat 13 Apr

16:0021:00

Sun 14 Apr

13:3019:00

Mon 15 Apr

15:1519:30

Tue 16 Apr

15:2517:45

Wed 17 Apr

15:45

Thu 18 Apr

15:4518:20

Fallen Leaves 12A

Aki Kaurismäki, 2023, Finland, Germany
Award-winning filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki (Le Havre, The Other Side of Hope) makes a masterful return with Fallen Leaves, a timeless, hopeful and satisfying love story that won the Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Set in modern day Helsinki, the… Read More

Wed 20 Mar

18:30

Flubber U

Les Mayfield, 1998, USA
College professor Philip Brainard (Robin Williams) is so absent-minded that he manages to miss his own wedding to colleague Sara Reynolds. The reason Philip forgets is his new invention - Flubber, a high-energy green substance which can bounce great distances, even enabling… Read More

Wed 10 Apr

13:00

Sat 13 Apr

11:00

Sun 14 Apr

11:00

Forever a Woman 15

Kinuyo Tanaka, 1955, Japan
Our screening on 21 March will feature an introduction by Alejandra Armendáriz-Hernández and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. Kinuyo Tanaka’s third film as a director tells the story of Fumiko Nakajo, an ill-fated female… Read More

Thu 21 Mar

18:00

Fri 22 Mar

17:40

Mon 01 Apr

15:00

Four Daughters 12A

Kaouther Ben Hania, 2023, France, Germany, Tunisia
Nominated for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. The life of Olfa, a Tunisian woman and mother of four daughters, oscillates between light and shadow. One day, her two eldest daughters disappear. To fill their absence, director Kaouther Ben Hania calls upon… Read More

Wed 20 Mar

15:30

Thu 21 Mar

21:00

Girlfriends 15

Claudia Weill, 1978, USA
All screenings of Girlfriends will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 3 of April will be accompanied by a conversation between Dr Alice Pember (University of Warwick) , Dr Martha Shearer (University College Dublin and co-editor of… Read More

Wed 03 Apr

18:00

Sun 07 Apr

17:00

Harakiri 15

Masaki Kobayashi, 1962, Japan
Our screening on 4 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait and will be followed by an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. Of all Masaki Kobayashi’s attacks on the cruelty and inhumanity perpetrated by authoritarian power (including… Read More

Thu 04 Apr

18:00

Sat 06 Apr

20:30

Mon 15 Apr

15:00

High and Low 12A

Akira Kurosawa, 1963, Japan
Our screening on 21 April will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait. Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in High and Low, the highly influential domestic drama and… Read More

Sun 21 Apr

14:30

Wed 01 May

15:00

Hook U

Steven Spielberg, USA, 1991
A high-flying adventure from the magical mind of Steven Spielberg, Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman as the infamous Captain Hook. Joining the fun is Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell, Bob Hoskins as the pirate Smee, and Maggie… Read More

Sat 15 Jun

11:00

Sun 16 Jun

11:00

Ikiru PG

Akira Kurosawa, 1952, Japan
One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director at his most compassionate - affirming life through an explora­tion of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in… Read More

Sun 24 Mar

13:15

Wed 27 Mar

15:00

Jesus Christ Superstar PG

Norman Jewison, 1973, USA
The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera about the life and death of Christ is brought to the big-screen after success on Shaftesbury Avenue and Broadway. The story of Christ's (Ted Neely) last week on Earth is told by a group of… Read More

Fri 29 Mar

20:30

The King and the Mockingbird (eng sub) U

Paul Grimault, France, 1980
This egg took a while to hatch: imagined as France’s first animated feature at the end of the 1940s by Grimault and poetic realist writer Jacques Prévert, The King and the Mockingbird finally came into the world in 1980. Based on Hans… Read More

Sat 25 May

11:00

Sun 26 May

11:00

Mon 27 May

13:00

Kung Fu Panda 4 PG

Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, 2024, USA
This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master. Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of… Read More

Mon 06 May

11:00

Sat 11 May

11:00

Sun 12 May

11:00

The Lavender Hill Mob U

Charles Crichton, 1951, UK
The Garden Cinema is delighted to screen The Lavender Hill Mob, which was the only film that was unavailable during our Autumn season 'Celebrating Ealing Comedies'.   In keeping with our season's ethos, the film will be introduced by Lawrence Napper [KCL], who… Read More

Fri 29 Mar

18:30

Thu 04 Apr

16:00

Le Bonheur 15

Agnès Varda, 1965, France
This film was proposed by two of our members: Alan Nayomnyy, and Jana Gough who writes: 'I can’t put it better than Jenny Charmarette, who said it was her favourite Varda film and described it as like nothing else: a horror movie… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

15:30

The London International Animation Festival presents Amazing Animated Shorts for 3-12 year-olds U

Various Directors, Various Years, Various Countries
We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy from all around the world, for kids of all ages and the whole family. Like childhood, animation is full of wonder… Read More

Sat 18 May

11:00

Sun 19 May

11:00

Losing Ground 18

Kathleen Collins, 1982, USA
All screenings of Losing Ground will be shown with English subtitles (not HoH). The screening on the 28th of April will be introduced by Dr Lucy Bolton (QMUL). The final film in our Trailblazers: Women in New Hollywood season, a series of… Read More

Tue 23 Apr

18:00

Sun 28 Apr

17:00

Mighty Penguins + Q&A 18

Ahmed Twaij & Louis Myles, 2023, UK
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ahmed Twaij. Meet Special K, Peanut, Charlie, and the rest of The Brentford Penguins, a soccer team with a difference: all the young players have Down’s Syndrome. Mighty Penguins follows Coach Allan, the… Read More

Tue 02 Apr

18:30

Moana PG

Ron Clements, John Musker, USA, 2016
Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas. Accompanied by a demi-god named Maui who she meets along the way, Moana sets sail for a fabled island to help… Read More

Thu 04 Apr

12:45

Sat 06 Apr

11:00

Sun 07 Apr

11:00

Monster 12A

Hirokazu Kore-eda, 2023, Japan
Mysterious and deeply moving, Monster is a breathtaking piece of cinema from master director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Broker, Shoplifters). When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, single mother Saori knows that there is something wrong. Discovering that one of his teachers might… Read More

Fri 22 Mar

15:0018:00

Sun 24 Mar

13:0018:30

Mon 25 Mar

15:1517:30

Tue 26 Mar

14:4520:30

Wed 27 Mar

15:3018:15

Thu 28 Mar

15:2020:30

Mulan U

Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, USA, 1998
Brimming with daring adventure, hilarious characters and inspiring music, Disney’s animated classic Mulan celebrates honour, courage and a young girl’s quest to be true to her own heart. As clever as she is beautiful, young Mulan is determined to prove herself – by… Read More

Sat 27 Apr

11:00

Sun 28 Apr

11:00

News from Home 18

Chantal Akerman, 1976, France, Belgium
This film was proposed by our member Minchong Li, who writes: 'Avant-garde, subtle, peaceful and touching'. Following her time living in New York in the early 1970s, Chantal Akerman returned to the city to create one of her most elegantly minimalist and… Read More

Wed 20 Mar

20:45

One From the Heart: Reprise 12A

Francis Ford Coppola, 1982, USA
A new restoration of One from the Heart, supervised by Francis Ford Coppola *The film will also be screening on 30 March with an introduction from Painted Skies curator Bruno Savill De Jong. Painted Skies celebrates films featuring fake backgrounds. Hank (Frederic Forrest)… Read More

Sat 30 Mar

14:00

Opponent 15

Milad Alami, 2023, Sweden, Norway
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch.… Read More

Fri 12 Apr

20:40

Sat 13 Apr

18:30

Sun 14 Apr

19:20

Mon 15 Apr

20:10

Tue 16 Apr

18:00

Wed 17 Apr

17:30

Thu 18 Apr

20:40

Perfect Days PG

Wim Wenders, 2023, Japan, Germany
A highly anticipated return to fiction feature filmmaking from Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), Perfect Days takes the writer-director to Tokyo to tell a story celebrating the hidden joys and minutiae of Japanese culture. Winner of the Best Actor award at… Read More

Tue 19 Mar

17:30

Wed 20 Mar

20:20

Fri 22 Mar

15:20

Tue 26 Mar

20:50

Peter Rabbit PG

Will Gluck, USA, UK, 20018
Peter Rabbit and his three sisters -- Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail -- enjoy spending their days in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden. When one of McGregor's relatives suddenly moves in, he's less than thrilled to discover a family of rabbits in his new… Read More

Sat 30 Mar

11:00

Sun 31 Mar

11:00

Mon 01 Apr

13:30

The Rescuers U

Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery, Art Stevens, 1977, USA
In this charming animated Dinsey classic, two brave mice from the international Rescue Aid Society - the sophisticated Miss Bianca and the timid janitor Bernard - are on the trail of young Penny, kidnapped by the evil Madame Medusa who wishes to… Read More

Sat 08 Jun

11:00

Sun 09 Jun

11:00

Robot Dreams PG

Pablo Berger, 2023, Spain, France
A heart-swelling, hand-drawn delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a new friendship. Part of the Official Selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams is the first animated film from Pablo… Read More

Fri 29 Mar

20:50

Sat 30 Mar

18:30

Sun 31 Mar

17:45

Mon 01 Apr

20:30

Tue 02 Apr

20:40

Wed 03 Apr

16:00

Thu 04 Apr

20:40

Rouge 15

Stanley Kwan, 1987, Hong Kong, China
The screening is to pay tribute to the iconic Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung who passed away tragically on 1 April 2003. It will be shown in the beautiful new restoration and will be introduced by Chris Berry (KCL).  … Read More

Mon 01 Apr

20:00

Run Lola Run 15

Tom Tykwer, 1998, Germany
This film was proposed by our members Ingrid & Ian Muir, who write: 'A great thriller from 1998 which shows three (yes 3) different endings. Very clever and with a breathtaking pace'. In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

13:20

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus Rating TBC

Neo Sora, 2023, Japan
On March 28th, 2023, legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away after his struggle against cancer. In the years leading up to his death, Sakamoto could no longer perform live. Single concerts, not to mention sprawling global tours, were too taxing. Despite this,… Read More

Fri 29 Mar

18:15

Sat 30 Mar

20:45

Sun 31 Mar

13:15

Tue 02 Apr

15:15

Fri 05 Apr

18:00

Sun 07 Apr

14:00

Thu 11 Apr

15:40

Samsara U

Lois Patiño, 2023, Spain
Spanish director Lois Patiño, who cut his teeth in experimental cinema, uses techniques from that world to astonishing effect with Samsara, bringing audiences a transcendental experience made for the big screen. Having played in the Encounters section of 2023’s Berlinale, Samsara beckons viewers… Read More

Tue 19 Mar

15:00

Sansho the Bailiff PG

Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954, Japan
When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile, his wife and children left to fend for themselves and eventually wrenched apart by vicious slave traders. Under Kenji Mizoguchi’s dazzling direction, this devastating slave narrative became one… Read More

Mon 25 Mar

15:00

Seven Samurai PG

Akira Kurosawa, 1954, Japan
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa -featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune… Read More

Wed 20 Mar

14:30

THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE 15

Kym Staton, 2023, Australia
The screening on Friday, March 15 will be introduced by John Rees. John Rees has been the national coordinator of the Free Assange campaign in the UK for the last few years, he is one of the main organisers of the recent… Read More

Tue 19 Mar

15:15

Thu 21 Mar

17:30

Sun 24 Mar

19:20

Thu 28 Mar

14:20

The Teacher's Lounge 12A

Ilker Çatak, 2023, Germany
Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated and idealistic new high-school teacher. A fresh face at the school, she seems to have connected with her Year 8 students, who are engaged and eager to learn in her maths class. But something is… Read More

Fri 19 Apr

15:3020:35

Sat 20 Apr

13:2018:20

Sun 21 Apr

13:0019:45

Mon 22 Apr

15:0017:30

Tue 23 Apr

15:50

Wed 24 Apr

15:4517:50

Thu 25 Apr

15:1520:30

Tokyo Story U

Yasujiro Ozu, 1953, Japan
A profoundly stirring evocation of elemental humanity and universal heartbreak, Tokyo Story is the crowning achievement of the unparalleled Yasujiro Ozu. The film, which follows an aging couple’s journey to visit their grown children in bustling postwar Tokyo, surveys the rich and complex… Read More

Sun 07 Apr

13:30

Toy Story 2 U

USA, 1999
Buzz, Woody, and their friends are back as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.  Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector name Al McWhiggin, owner of Al's Toy Barn, kidnaps Woody.  At… Read More

Fri 31 May

11:00

Sat 01 Jun

11:00

Sun 02 Jun

11:00

Wanda 15

Barbara Loden, 1971, USA
All screenings of Wanda will be shown with English subtitles (not Descriptive Subtitles).The screening on the 21st of April will be followed by a discussion in the Garden Bar, moderated by season programmer Dr Alice Pember (University of Warwick). Please join us… Read More

Wed 17 Apr

18:00

Sun 21 Apr

15:00

Weekend (1967) 18

Jean-Luc Godard, 1968, France, Italy
This film was proposed by our member Jason Kelly, who writes: 'I would like to watch Weekend by Jean Luc Godard screened on a weekend. Or some sort of JLG tribute'. This scathing late-sixties satire from Jean-Luc Godard is one of cinema’s great… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

18:00

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs PG

Mikio Naruse, 1960, Japan
Our screening on 18 April will be introduced by Jennifer Coates (University of Sheffield), and will be followed by an informal discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. When a Woman Ascends the Stairs might be Japanese filmmaker Mikio Naruse's finest hour—a delicate, devastating… Read More

Thu 18 Apr

18:00

Sat 20 Apr

20:30

Mon 29 Apr

15:00

Where the Wild Things Are PG

Spike Jonze, 2006, USA, UK, Germany
Max is a little boy with a big temper. When his mother sends him to bed without his supper, he runs away from home to an island inhabited by Wild Things. Dressed in his famous wolf onesie, he becomes their new king.… Read More

Sat 20 Apr

11:00

Sun 21 Apr

11:00

A Woman Under the Influence 15

John Cassavetes, 1974, USA
This film was proposed by not one, but two members of the cinema. Brandon Hu writes: 'The greatest performance of all time by Gena Rowlands comes to its 50-year anniversary. The film is a mirror that reflects the brutality of married life.… Read More

Sat 23 Mar

17:40

The Zone of Interest 12A

Jonathan Glazer, 2023, Poland, UK, USA
Rudolf, Hedwig and their family live the perfect suburban dream with their beautifully ordered house and garden. But audible from behind the wall are the sounds of mechanised death, for Rudolf Höss is the commandant of Auschwitz. Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast, Under… Read More

Wed 20 Mar

18:00

Thu 21 Mar

15:00

Tue 26 Mar

15:00

Wed 27 Mar

20:50
Sat 23 Mar
In honour of The Garden Cinema’s upcoming second birthday, everyone’s invited to join in on the celebrations on Saturday 23 March. After our Pay What You Can family screening of Ethel & Ernest,…
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Wed 03 Apr — Sun 28 Apr 2024
‘New Hollywood’ is often remembered for a ‘brat pack’ of male directors, including filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, who capitalised on the less restrictive filmmaking landscape that followed the decline…
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Thu 22 Feb — Wed 01 May 2024
The Garden Cinema presents, for the first time in the UK, an in-depth exploration of Japanese filmmaking from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. A span of time that brings together legendary…
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Fri 25 Mar — Tue 31 Dec 2024
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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Sun 24 Jul — Tue 31 Dec 2024
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 Saturdays the films are followed…
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Fri 26 Aug — Tue 31 Dec 2024
Let down your hair and tap your toes to the rhythm of our regular Friday evening revue of musical extravaganzas from around the world, classic concert films, and the best of the West…
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Sat 19 Nov — Fri 01 Nov 2024
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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FESTIVAL:

Screen Cuba

Sat 09 Mar — Fri 22 Mar 2024
Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World celebrates Cuban cinema from the island since 1959. From a range of directors, and…
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Penda's Fen (50th Anniversary Screening)

Thu 21 Mar 2024
Screening exactly 50 years to the hour since its pioneering first broadcast as part of BBC TV's hugely influential stand-alone drama…
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2 Year Anniversary Party + Singin' in the Rain

Sat 23 Mar 2024
Our 2 Year Anniversary celebrations will reach new heights in the evening, with a birthday bash to remember. Expect a festive…
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Another Reality: Genre Shorts by Arab Women Filmmakers

Sun 24 Mar 2024
Another Reality: Genre Shorts by Arab Women Filmmakers The AWAN Festival (Arab Women Artists Now) in association with The Arab Film…
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Miskatonic IHS presents Call of Cthulhu with lecture introduction by Roger Luckhurst

Mon 25 Mar 2024
This screening will be introduced by author and academic Roger Luckhurst. This award winning film was shot to look like a…
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Members' Film Quiz: Spring

Tue 26 Mar 2024
Are you blossoming into the person in your friend group who everyone asks for film recommendations? Do you know your Peter…
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The Constant Gardener

Thu 28 Mar 2024
Screened in partnership with In the Works with Gary Yershon
Our screening on 28 March is the latest in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer Gary…
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Video Bazaar: Flesh For Frankenstein

Sun 31 Mar 2024
Screened in partnership with Video Bazaar
This Easter Sunday Video Bazaar resurrects into The Garden Cinema to delve into the horror of creation with Andy Warhol and Paul…
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Dancing with Water: Jet Lag

Sun 31 Mar 2024
Screened in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dancing with Water curator, Kiki Tianqi Yu (QMUL). During a trip from…
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Dancing with Water: Barbarian Invasion

Sat 06 Apr 2024
Screened in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
*This screening will be followed by a remote Q&A with the leading actor Pete Teo. Divorced and exhausted, retired actress Moon…
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LRB SCREEN X MUBI: QUARTET

Mon 08 Apr 2024
Screened in partnership with London Review of Books
LRB Screen, the London Review Bookshop’s long-running film series, returns to the Garden Cinema in 2024 to continue its exploration of…
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Industry Panel: Costume

Tue 09 Apr 2024
As we are aware The Garden Cinema membership community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a…
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The Cloud in Her Room

Sun 14 Apr 2024
Presented by The Garden Cinema’s Chinese Cinema Project. This screening is followed by a remote Q&A with director Zheng Lu Xinyuan.…
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Bloody Mary hour, pickle tasting & Crossing Delancey

Sun 14 Apr 2024
In honour of the pivotal role that pickles play in Crossing Delancey, on 14 April we are partnering up with our…
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Bar Shorts celebrates 10 years of Dog & Rabbit Animation Studio and Friends.

Tue 16 Apr 2024
Screened in partnership with Bar Shorts
An evening of classic short films and animations produced by Dog and Rabbit animation studio and those who have sailed with…
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Queer East 2024

Thu 18 Apr — Sat 20 Apr 2024
Queer East is a cross-disciplinary festival that showcases boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema, moving image work and live arts from, and about, East…
EVENT:

Mapantsula

Thu 25 Apr 2024
A true classic of guerrilla filmmaking, Mapantsula has been newly restored after years of suppression, marking the 30th anniversary of South African Freedom…
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Dancing with Water: Green Night

Fri 26 Apr 2024
*This screening will be followed by an online Q&A with the director Han Shuai. Trapped in a life of oppression under…
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Clermont-Ferrand 2024 in London

Wed 01 May — Sun 05 May 2024
The Clermont–Ferrand International Short Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world. Nestled…
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What About Dancing: Three Short Films about Grief + Q&A

Tue 14 May 2024
Annie Frost Nicholson, Lara Haworth and Tara Darby present What About Dancing: Three Short Films about Grief + Q&A This screening…
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Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema

Tue 28 May — Wed 29 May 2024
Star Nhà Ease: Vietnamese Cinema presents a captivating collection of Vietnamese cinematic treasures, marking their debut to UK audiences. Co-curated by…

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