The screening will be introduced by film critic Laura Venning, who will also be selling copies of her book 'Icons of Cinema: Greta Gerwig' before and after the screening.

A stunning ensemble cast brings to life this gorgeous sophomore directorial feature from Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Barbie). Drawing on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, 2019's Little Women is a sweeping retelling of a timeless classic for a whole new generation to cherish.

Determined writer Jo (Saoirse Ronan) spends her formative years in the cosy surroundings of Concord, Massachusetts with her sisters Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen). Growing up in the warm embrace of their kindly mother Marmie (Laura Dern, Marriage Story), the sisters help feed the less fortunate and enjoy putting on homemade theatre productions with their wealthy young neighbour Laurie (Timothée). But the road to literary success is fraught for Jo, as she faces transformative heartbreak in life and love.

Laura Venning is a film critic from London specialising in feminist and queer cinema. She has written for BBC Culture, Empire magazine, Little White Lies magazine and the Curzon Journal. She has contributed to critics' surveys such as Sight and Sound's historic Greatest Films of All Time poll in 2022 and has introduced films at the BFI Southbank. In her first book, Icons of Cinema: Greta Gerwig, discover how Gerwig embraced her interest in theatre before turning her attention to Hollywood, explore her mumblecore films, understand why she focuses on key themes such as coming of age and female relationships, and take an in-depth look at her creative process for each major film.

Cast:
Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern