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Icelandic Noir

This Wednesday, 22nd January, “Driving Mum” is a darkly comedic Icelandic road trip with a twist: the titular Mum is dead. Jon, a man whose personality is as exciting as a wet weekend, is tasked with driving his deceased mother across stunning, yet stark landscapes to her final resting place. Expect beautiful scenery, a very… Continue reading Icelandic Noir

Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice and…….

….apparently, very specific funeral arrangements. We hope you all enjoyed “Anatomy Of A Fall” as our first film of 2025. Next, on 22nd January, “Driving Mum” serves up a helping of dark Nordic humour. An odyssey across the stunning, if slightly bleak, Icelandic landscape, the comedy is as black as the volcanic sand beaches. The… Continue reading Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice and…….

Happy New Year

We hope you enjoyed your festive period. Happy New Year to everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back when our season continues on Wednesday 8th January 2025 with “Anatomy Of A Fall“. Sandra Hüller gives an emotionally charged performance as a woman grappling with grief and suspicion in this intense courtroom drama. When Sandra’s… Continue reading Happy New Year

Happy Christmas

Thank you for all your support this year. We hope you all have a happy Christmas and are looking forward to the films we have left this season. The season resumes on 8th January 2025 with “Anatomy of a Fall“, winner of the Palmer d’Or, Cannes 2023. Happy New Year

Christmas Is Here

We all hope you can join us for our last film of 2024 and our Christmas get together. Your choice for this event was “We’re No Angels,” a heartwarming Christmas comedy. Three Devil’s Island escapees become unlikely angels, bringing laughter and goodwill to a struggling family. Bogart and Ustinov shine in this festive classic, perfect… Continue reading Christmas Is Here

Stolen Faith

This Wednesday, 4th December, brings our season to “Kidnapped“. A powerful and unsettling film based on the true story of Edgardo Mortara, a young Jewish boy abducted from his family in 19th century Italy. Director Marco Bellocchio delivers a moving and thought-provoking exploration of faith, power, and family.

Historical Drama

Next in our season on 4th December is “Kidnapped“, a gripping drama that tells the true story of a young Jewish boy abducted from his family in 1858 Italy. Director Marco Bellocchio masterfully portrays the emotional turmoil and political intrigue surrounding this shocking event.

Three environmental films from the UK

Showing this Wednesday 20th November. “Wilding“, “The Elvermen” and “Heart Valley” are three inspiring nature documentary films. “Wilding” is a captivating documentary that showcases the remarkable transformation of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Through stunning visuals and insightful interviews, the film explores the power of rewilding to restore biodiversity and create a thriving ecosystem.… Continue reading Three environmental films from the UK

Journey of Hope

This Wednesday, 6th November, a must-watch for those seeking thought-provoking cinema. “Io Capitano” is a harrowing and visually stunning film that masterfully portrays the perilous journey of African migrants to Europe. Garrone‘s direction is brilliant, capturing both the harsh realities and the enduring hope of those seeking a better life.