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THU 19 JUN 8.15PM

The Stevie D Hyper Story + Director Q&A

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NOW SHOWING

The Salt Path

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SUN 15TH – SAT 28TH JUN

SAFAR Film Festival 2025

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NOW SHOWING

The Phoenician Scheme

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY CLASSICS!

Kino Kids Cinema Club

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COMING SOON

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Oxford’s home of independent cinema

The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest independent cinema. Founded in 1911 and community-owned since 2022, we show a mix of independent, international, and classic films all in our cosy single-screen auditorium. Find us on the Cowley Road in East Oxford.

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What's on

Today (Wednesday 18th June)

18:15

Bound 18
1h 49m
Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis burst onto the scene with this taut, stylish noir. A sexy, subversive heist film with queer leads, Bound is now a revered cult classic – razor-sharp, fiercely confident, and decades ahead of its time.

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20:45

The Phoenician Scheme 15
1h 41m
When a billionaire bequeaths his empire to his nun daughter, chaos follows. Assassins, tycoons, and wild twists abound in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded comedy caper, starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Cera.

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Tomorrow (Thursday 19th June)

16:00

A New Kind of Wilderness 12A
1h 24m
After tragedy strikes, a family living off-grid in Norway must question the life they’ve built. Winner of Sundance 2024’s Grand Jury Documentary Prize, this moving documentary explores grief, resilience, and what it means to live by your values.

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17:45

The Salt Path 12A
1h 55m
Evicted and facing illness, a couple embarks on a 630-mile walk along England’s coast. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, this moving adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir is a story of love, survival, and resilience.

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20:15

Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story 15
+ Director Q&A
1h 30m
A musical pioneer and UK rave icon, MC Stevie Hyper D shaped a global movement. His nephew Darrell Austin traces his powerful legacy in this emotional documentary. Screening followed by Q&A with directors Jamie Ross-Hulme and Darrell Austin.

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Coming soon

Disco Afrika Directed by Luck Razana Jaona 2023 Starring Delanoël Parista Sambo, Laurette Ramasinjanahary, Joe Clarence Lerova, Drwina Razafimahaleo, Jérôme Oza

Disco Afrika

Showing from Friday 20th June
In Madagascar, a young miner is torn between fast money and his principles. A political, personal debut from Luck Razanajaona, blending 1970s radical spirit with a tale of identity, justice, and survival.

The Ballad Of Wallis Island Directed by James Griffiths 2025 Starring Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Sian Clifford

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Showing from Friday 20th June
A reclusive lottery winner reunites his favourite band (and old flames) for one last gig. But as memories resurface, so do old wounds. A melancholic British comedy starring Carey Mulligan and Tim Key about lost love and music.

Along Came Love Directed by Katell Quillévéré 2024 Starring Anaïs Demoustier, Vincent Lacoste, Morgan Bailey, Hélios Karyo, Josse Capet

Along Came Love

Showing from Friday 27th June
In postwar France, a single mother falls for a younger student, but secrets soon threaten their fragile romance. Inspired by her own family history, Katell Quillévéré’s richly emotional film explores identity across generations.

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