Newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar).

"Caste and religion and class and gender are all part of this system, and that’s the broader critique in “Santosh,” which is quite furious by the end." Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times

UK, France, Germany 2024

Hindi Language with English subtitles

The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

"It’s not just a supreme example of a movie kids will love that adults will too. With its wordlessness, this is a film that could play in any country of the world, its capacity to reach literally everyone limitless." Christian Blauvelt, indieWire

Twenty-five years after the Earth’s environmental collapse, Mother (Tilda Swinton), Father (Michael Shannon) and Son (George MacKay) cling to a sense of normalcy while confined to a palatial bunker. But when a Girl (Moses Ingram) turns up at their doorstep, with her own past and perspective, the family’s blind optimism begins to unravel.

Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.

"A mixture of domestic drama, apocalyptic fable and old-fashioned (and unironic) Hollywood musical, The End is an audacious and frequently enrapturing experience, with superb performances at its emotional heart." Tim Grierson, Screen International

Jérémie returns to Saint-Martial for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man's widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbour and a priest with strange intentions make Jérémie's short stay in the village take an unexpected turn...

Directed by Alain Guiraudie

Starring Félix Kysyl, Catherine Frot, Jean-Baptiste Durand and Jacques Develay

"Alain Guiraudie is one of the most unique and transgressive voices in cinema, and this fabulously compelling rural melodrama, steeped in dark desires, again reveals his penchant for genre-hopping and narrative unpredictability." Sight & Sound

Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't?  Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now...

Culture breaks the taboo, crosses borders - tells the truth to power. Artists featured include Dame Rachel Whiteread, Zhanna Kadyrova, Maggi Hambling, Assil Diab, Dame Laura Knight, Marcelle Hanselaar, Cornelia Parker, Maya Lin, Shirin Neshat and Lee Miller. An entirely female cast of contributors makes this film a unique undertaking – telling vital truths in turbulent times.

War Paint – Women At War is the third instalment in Kinmonth’s trilogy of films about how artists depict war, following the acclaimed Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War and War Art with Eddie Redmayne.

On Wednesday 26th March we have a special preview screening followed by a recorded Q&A. The 20-minute discussion includes director Margy Kinmonth, as well as featured artist Marcelle Hanselaar and composer Charli Mackie.

Please note: This screening will have a prompt start as no ads/trailers.

Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).

The total runtime is 130 minutes including an interval.

The Stimming Pool is a unique film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.

The narrative unfolds through an autistic camera, capturing diverse subjects navigating environments both challenging and comforting. Characters, some concealing their autism, others thriving in their communities, share a common goal: finding a space free from societal norms.

"A triumph in artful filmmaking, this unique and extraordinary work is a visceral experience not to be missed." Lynn Nwokorie, British Film Council

Directed by The Neurocultures Collective (Sam Chown Ahern, Georgia Bradburn, Benjamin Brown, Robin Elliott-Knowles, Lucy Walker) and Steven Eastwood

Following the screening on Tuesday 1st April, there will be a Live Q&A with director, Sam Chown Ahern from The Neurocultures Collective. The Q&A will be moderated by Diana Cipriano who is a Programme & Research Coordinator for the BFI Southbank and a Programmer for BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

Please note: This screening will have a prompt start as no ads/trailers.

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

Set over a sweltering A-Level results day in London, Last Swim follows Ziba, an ambitious and brainy Iranian-British teen, as she leads her friends on an eventful journey across the city, culminating in a once in a lifetime astronomical event.

Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Ziba struggles to retain her characteristic optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets she’s been hiding from her friends.

As day turns to night, Ziba has no choice but to confront the irreversible event she has planned for the end of this last day of untainted adolescence.

"A sincere and vital picture that is uniquely derived and brimming with young love and strong friendships." Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.

Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

Prompt start as no ads/trailers and the runtime is 114 minutes (no interval)

Please note: This show is excluded from membership discounts.

On August 30, 1972, in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the One to One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, a rollicking, dazzling performance from him and Yoko Ono. Oscar®-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald’s riveting documentary takes that legendary musical event and uses it as the starting point to explore eighteen defining months in the lives of John and Yoko.

By 1971 the couple were newly arrived in the United States— living in a tiny apartment in Greenwich Village and watching a huge amount of American television. The film uses a riotous mélange of American TV to conjure the era through what the two would have been seeing on the screen: the Vietnam War, The Price is Right, Nixon, Coca-Cola ads, Cronkite, The Waltons. As they experience a year of love and transformation in the US, John and Yoko begin to change their approach to protest — ultimately leading to the One to One concert, which was inspired by a Geraldo Rivera exposé they watched on TV.

Filmed in a meticulously faithful reproduction of the NYC apartment the duo shared, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO offers a bold new take on a seminal time in the lives of two of history’s most influential artists.    

"One to One goes further than fan service for Beatlemaniacs. It’s a document of a febrile time and a wake-up call for a fizzled revolution." David Hughes, Time Out

After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognisable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Their son Telemachus faces death at the hands of these suitors, who see him as merely an obstacle to their pursuit of the kingdom. Odysseus has also changed—scarred by his experience of the Trojan war, he is no longer the mighty warrior from years past— but he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all he has lost.

The Penguin Lessons is a heartwarming adaptation of Tom Michell’s bestselling memoir.

Set in Argentina in 1976, the film follows English teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) as he arrives at a prestigious boarding school, only to find himself struggling with a nation in turmoil and a class of unruly students. His life takes an unexpected turn when he rescues a small penguin from an oil-slicked beach. Naming it Juan Salvador, Tom soon realises the bird is more than just a pet – it becomes a source of wisdom and transformation for him and those around him, including the school’s headmaster, Buckle (Jonathan Pryce).

Directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and adapted by Jeff Pope (Philomena), The Penguin Lessons is a poignant tale of friendship, resilience, and the surprising ways we find hope in difficult times.

"As a whole, Cattaneo's latest project is delightful and meaningful, showing the importance that a pet-owner relationship holds in the owner's journey to healing." Isabella Soares, Collider

Best friends Ruth and Megan run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. When they stumble across a time machine, it occurs to them that stock is much cheaper if they ‘borrow’ from the past - well, it’s free. They don't want to change history, or rob banks, they just want to find a nice Victorian lamp or an authentic 80s bum bag without getting sucked into the hellish time-space vortex that is “the Unreason”. The thing is, Time Travel Is Dangerous.

Starring Johnny Vegas, Stephen Fry (narrated by), Jane Horrocks, Mark Heap, Sophie Thompson, Tom Lenk, Guy Henry, Tony Way, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Laura Aikman, Brian Blessed

Following the screening, there will be a Live Filmmakers Q&A.

Please note: Prompt start as no ads/trailers

Please also note: This film contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

As the star player at an elite tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club’s players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet...

"A tense, absorbing movie of silences and absences...a gripping study in dysfunction and repression" Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Belgium, Sweden 2024

Dutch / French language with English subtitles

The touching story of a child from a Pontic refugee family who managed to survive and

thrive against all odds, thanks to his immense talent and resilience in the face of social

and personal challenges. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, people of the

night, hardcore fans, and intense conflicts come together to create the mosaic of his

life.

This film is a tribute to legendary singer, Stelios Kazantzidis, whose voice touched

the hearts of all Greeks around the world. A film for those who loved him and those who

wish to discover him.

Directed by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos

Starring Christos Mastoras, Klelia Renesi and Asimenia Voulioti

Greece, 2024

Greek language with English subtitles

On Friday 25th April, we are delighted to welcome director, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos for a post screening Q&A. 

Please note: this screening will start promptly as no ads/trailers.

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.