Twice Colonized18

Directed by Lin Alluna | Denmark | 2023 | 1h 31m | Danish & Inuktitut w/ English subtitles

With an unwavering commitment to securing a brighter future for generations of her people, renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter embarks on a mission to hold Denmark and Canada accountable for their colonial past. Through this compassionate documentary, filmmaker Lin Alluna provides a platform for Peter to share her remarkable journey, encompassing the rich history of her culture and the compelling narrative of her own family. Nominated for the World Cinema Documentary Award at Sundance Film Festival 2023.

Screening on International Inuit Day as part of Native Spirit Festival 2023.

Reviews

‘It’s a brave and generous undertaking from Peter, which is handled with respect and sensitivity by Alluna.’
Wendy Ide, Screen International

‘“Twice Colonized” has a curiosity and a complexity that distinguish it from various other admiring activist portraits in the documentary sphere…’
Guy Lodge, Variety

Sorry - you missed it!

We showed Twice Colonized between November 7, 2023 and November 7, 2023.

Join our mailing list and we'll make sure you always know what's on and when.

What else is on?

Tomorrow (Thursday 16th May)
Find out more

12:30

Sometimes I Think About Dying 12A
Parent + Baby Screening
1h 33m
An introverted office worker feels as if she’s sleepwalking through life, until one day a colleague makes an unexpected connection in this wryly comic and wistful romantic drama starring Daisy Ridley.

Book here

Find out more

15:45

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.

Book here

Find out more

18:00

Opponent 15
1h 59m | Persian & Swedish w/ English subtitles
After a rumour forces a family to flee their home in Iran, the husband joins a Swedish wrestling team where the past comes back to haunt him in this complex drama exploring masculinity and the refugee experience.

Book here

Find out more

20:45

Civil War 15
1h 49m
With the US torn apart by civil war, a group of journalists cover the madness of the raging conflict. Kirsten Dunst stars in this intense and thought- provoking thriller by acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland (Ex Machina).

Book here


Friday 17th May
Find out more

15:00

Kidnapped 12A
2h 14m | Italian w/ English subtitles
In 19th-century Italy, the Catholic Church kidnaps a young Jewish boy claiming that he was secretly baptised at birth. A gripping drama told with operatic intensity and visual grandeur by Palme d’Or winner Marco Bellocchio.

Book here

Find out more

18:00

Challengers 15
2h 11m
A tough tennis coach (Zendaya) arranges a ‘challenger’ match between her husband, a former champion on a losing streak, and her ex-lover (Josh O’Connor) in this steamy romance directed by Luca Guadagnino.

Book here

Find out more

20:45

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry 15
1h 50m | Georgian w/ English subtitles
In a Georgian village, a middle-aged woman vows never to marry, causing intrigue amongst the locals. But when she unexpectedly begins to fall in love, she must choose between her life of independence and romance.

Book here


See all upcoming films

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!

Find out more