Song of the Sea / Son of the White Mare12A

Bringing our AniMAYtion weekender to a close, we’ll be showing two beautifully animated films one from ten years ago and the other from over forty years ago, explores themes of myth and folklore.

3pm SONG OF THE SEA
Dir. Tomm Moore. Ireland, 2014. 1h 34m.
A young boy and his little sister, a girl who can magically transform into a seal, live on a remote island with their lighthouse-keeper dad. One evening, the two children set out on a fantastical journey to uncover the hidden secrets of their past. visually stunning hand-drawn animated saga brimming with Irish folklore, magic, and music. Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2015 Academy Awards.

5.15pm SON OF THE WHITE MARE
Dir. Marcell Jankovics. Hungary, 1981. 1h 26m. Hungarian/subs.
A massive cosmic oak stands at the gates of the Underworld, holding seventy-seven dragons in its roots; to combat these monsters, a dazzling white mare goddess gives birth to three heroes who embark on an epic journey to save the universe. An astonishing fantasy epic, legendary Hungarian animator Marcell Jankovics created a groundbreaking masterpiece of animation with this psychedelic adaptation of the Hungarian folk tale.

One ticket grants you admission to both screenings. Tickets cost £20 with a ‘Pay Less’ option of £15 (for those whose budget can’t currently stretch to pay standard prices) and a ‘Pay More’ option of £25 (for those who can afford to pay a little more). There are no ads or trailers before each screening. Seating is unallocated. We have scheduled a 30min break between both films.

Tickets for the whole weekend can be purchased by clicking here.

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We showed Song of the Sea / Son of the White Mare between May 29, 2023 and May 29, 2023.

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What else is on?

Today (Thursday 2nd May)

16:00

Evil Does Not Exist 12A
1h 46m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
Residents of a rural village outside Tokyo oppose the development of a nearby luxury "glamping" site in this captivating eco-drama by Oscar-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car).

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18:30

Late Night with the Devil 15
1h 33m
A late night talk show descends into bloody chaos as an evil force is unleashed on an unsuspecting TV audience. A devilishly constructed and wickedly funny found-footage horror set in 1970s America.

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20:30

Omen 15
1h 30m | French & Swahili w/ English subtitles
Award-winning directorial debut by Belgian rapper-turned-filmmaker Baloji following a young Congolese man's fraught return to his hometown. Screenings plus intro by Maona director Tatenda Jamera.

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Tomorrow (Friday 3rd May)

16:00

The Teachers' Lounge 12A
1h 39m | German w/ English subtitles
When one of her students becomes a suspect in a theft, a teacher resolves to uncover the truth. German director lker Çatak explores the school microcosm as a reflection of our society in this Oscar-nominated drama.

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18:15

The Sweet East 18
1h 44m
Jacob Elordi and Ayo Edebiri star in this hazy road-movie about a teenager on a cross-country trip across America where she encounters pseudo-intellectuals, wannabe artists, and a gang of Neo-Nazis.

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20:45

Monkey Man 18
2h 1m
In an underground boxing club, a young fighter unleashes furious rage on the city’s corrupt elite who destroyed his family. A bone-crunching action revenge thriller directed by Dev Patel (The Green Knight).

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Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!