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 her a pariah in her native Ireland, where her books were banned and burned. She would make her home in London, where she conducted  numerous love affairs, hosted star-studded parties, and made and lost a fortune.  

In July 2024, Edna passed away and this film provides a final testimony from her, aged 93, as she reflects upon her extraordinary life through personal journals read by actress Jessie Buckley and with perspectives from writers like Gabriel Byrne and Walter Mosley.

Directed by Sinéad O’Shea.

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 a living. He sets out to make the best Comté cheese in the region in an attempt to win the gold medal at the agricultural competition and 30,000 euros.

Winner: Youth Award, Un Certain Regard - Cannes 2024

Winner: 2x César Awards - Best First Film / Best Female Revelation

France, 2024

French Language with English Subtitles

In this psychological thriller, directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is "don't live here, don't surf here." Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.

"Funny, disturbing and disarming, The Surfer is the best thing Cage has done in years." Peter Howell, Toronto Star

From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating the disasters and delights of family expectations, queerness, and cultural identity.

Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and her partner Lee (Lily Gladstone) have been unlucky with their IVF treatments, but can’t afford to pay for another round. Meanwhile, their friend Min (Han Gi-Chan) the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa. When his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) rejects his proposal, Min makes the offer to Angela instead: a green card marriage in exchange for funding Lee’s IVF. But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s sceptical grandmother (Youn Yuh-jung) flies in from Korea unannounced, insisting on an all-out wedding extravaganza.

This fresh reimagining of Ang Lee’s beloved, Award-winning rom-com teems with humour and heart in a poignant reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.

"The humour lands as if it’s coming not from the writers but through the characters by its grounding in the details of their lives." Marshall Shaffer, Slant Magazine

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. The Q&A will be hosted by Vasilis Panayi, who is a producer and full time presenter for London Greek Radio.

Please note: The screening on Friday 25th April will start promptly as no ads/trailers.

Leni Riefenstahl, the director of Triumph of the Will and Olympia, is considered one of the most controversial photography and film figures of the twentieth century. How could Riefenstahl rise to become the Reich’s leading filmmaker while persistently denying any close ties to Hitler and Goebbels?

The film explores this question using only documents from Riefenstahl’s estate, including private films, photos, letters, and recordings. Riefenstahl remained an important, uncomfortable and often angry figure in the German landscape until her death at 101 years, after a tentative reinvention of her artistic persona during months-long projects in Sudan.

"Riefenstahl does not come to praise or reclaim the late director, but nor does it mean to bury her. It acknowledges her as a trailblazer... But the film also demonstrates the ways in which her work is inextricably linked to nazism." Xan Brooks, The Guardian

Germany, 2024

German Language with English Subtitles

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 of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliv

Screening in cinemas with theatrically exclusive footage and taking place on Sir David Attenborough’s 99th birthday.  

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

The running time is 170 minutes including a 15 minute trailer.

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 to set them apart, except their love of music. Sensing his brother’s exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate. Jimmy begins to dream of a different life…

"Emmanuel Courcol creates a film full of dignity and values ​​that moves you to the core without resorting to easy tears." Beatriz Martínez, Fotogramas

France, 2024

French Language with English Subtitles

On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along with their four children Ulv, Falk, Freja, and Ronja are self-sufficient. They practice home-schooling and strive for a closely-knit family dynamic in harmony with nature. However, when tragedy strikes the family, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.

"A New Kind of Wilderness is an honest and tender film, beautifully shot, and empathetic in its delivery." Kristy Strouse, Film Inquiry

Norway/England, 2024

Norwegian Language with English Subtitles

The screening on Sunday 18th May will be followed by a recorded Q&A with Nik and the children, hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.

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

In India Donaldson's insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy).

As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam's trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad's emotional limitations and experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested.

Selected in both Sundance and Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, Good One is an emotionally expansive work that probes the limits of familial trust, understanding, and ultimately, forgiveness.

"The movie smoothly shifts from gentle comedy to emotional punch, modest in a way that sneaks up on you in the end, backed by Celia Hollander’s acoustic, folk-inflected score." Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times

The story of a family and a family business.

Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.

Directed by Wes Anderson.

Against the warm glow of sunset, Una and Diddi plan their future. But before the next sunset, Una’s life is upturned by a sudden tragedy.

Forced to deal with her intense grief in secret, Una must confront the arrival of Diddi’s girlfriend as she joins her close-knit circle of young art students.

With breathtaking Icelandic scenery and striking 16mm cinemtatography, this stylish Nordic drama is a stunning study in love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.

"Alongside its study of a singular kind of heartbreak, Runarsson’s film offers images that anyone who can relate to losing a loved one at a young age will find impossible to shake." Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter

Iceland/Croatia/France/Netherlands 2024

Icelandic Language with English Subtitles

CineBooth returns to The Arthouse with six bold short films. Dark comedy, razor-sharp drama, and the strange in between. From band breakdowns in 92 to spirals of paranoia on live TV, fractured hookups, and fame-hungry egos, this collection doesn’t blink.

This sixth edition of Short Collections brings a fresh lineup of standout shorts. Funny, intense, unsettling and unforgettable.

We open with 92 by Andrew McDermott and Simon Fisher. It’s 1992, and a band is trying to record their first album. Tensions rise in the studio as clashing egos and creative conflict threaten to tear the group apart before they’ve even begun.

Next is Yes, Daddy by GG Hawkins. A woman dissociates during a hookup, triggering a surreal dive into shame, vulnerability and the emotional armour we wear to survive. Dark, sharp and unexpectedly funny.

Next is I’m Interesting I Swear by Shir Ariya, writer of the Oscar-nominated short The Bull. A self-obsessed writer tries to pitch herself to the world, only to be constantly upstaged by the chaos unfolding around her.

The Comeback by Gabriele Toresani follows two former TV stars preparing for their big return. But as old tensions surface backstage, one of them spirals into paranoia. Claustrophobic and unsettling, it has won at FIPILI Horror Festival and was nominated at TOHorror.

We close the night with Dollface by Louis Paxton, returning to CineBooth after previous favourites like Tippy Toes, Nevile Is Dead and Satan Has a Bushy Tail. Paxton brings his signature chaos and dark humour in this twisted final act.

The running time of the event will be 90 minutes, which includes a 20 minute interval.

Content warning: These films may include violence, domestic violence, profanity, nudity and mature themes. Viewer discretion advised.

Please note: Prompt start as no ads/trailers

Please also note: This event is excluded from membership discounts.

We're excited to be bringing back the ArtHouse Short Film Showcase, an evening of incredible short films from both established and first-time filmmakers and curated by the ArtHouse staff!

This upcoming edition is titled 'Loss / Found' and will feature 5 short films evoking the themes of grief and discovery in conjunction with one another and explored through different genres of filmmaking, documentary, fiction and experimental.

The ArtHouse Short Films Showcase is a curated evening taking place every other month at your local cinema. We welcome continuous submissions from filmmakers so keep submitting, and spreading the word!

As an established creative hub for independent cinema and art lovers, we want to champion filmmakers whose voice may not be heard and give them a platform to show the fruit of their labour, for free.

The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and then networking in our bar.

The total running time of the event will be 120 minutes which includes an interval and Q&As with the filmmakers.

Please note: Prompt start as no ads/trailers.

Please also note: This event is excluded from membership discounts.

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.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.