The Universal Theory15

Directed by Timm Kröger | Germany | 2023 | 1h 58m | German w/ English subtitles | Starring Jan Bülow, Olivia Ross, Hanns Zischler, Gottfried Breitfuss, Ladina von Frisching

Set against the majestic backdrop of the towering Swiss Alps, a brilliant young physicist encounters an enigmatic pianist who inexplicably knows his most closely guarded secrets. What begins as curiosity quickly ensnares him in a web of metaphysical intrigue, murder, and mystery. Shot in stunning black-and-white, Timm Kröger’s award-winning thriller blends Cold War paranoia with mind-bending science fiction.

Reviews

‘A visually dazzling Alpine sci-fi noir…catch it while it is on the big screen, where its widescreen brilliance truly flourishes’
★★★★★
Jonathan Romney, The FT

‘This wonderfully slippery Hitchcockian sci-fi is an elegant puzzle box full of ingenious ideas.’
★★★★
Philip De Semlyen, Time Out

Book tickets

Monday 6 January

5.45pmBook tickets
Tuesday 7 January

£6 for Members

8.45pmBook tickets

What else is on?

Today (Monday 6th January)

17:45

The Universal Theory 15
1h 58m | German w/ English subtitles
Set against the majestic Swiss Alps, a brilliant young physicist is drawn into a web of metaphysical intrigue, murder, and mystery. Timm Kröger’s award-winning thriller blends Cold War paranoia with mind-bending sci-fi.

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20:30

Queer 18
2h 17m
Daniel Craig stars as an American expatriate living a quiet life in 1960s Mexico, until a young student’s arrival turns his world upside down. Luca Guadagnino directs this sensual adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ cult novel.

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Tomorrow (Tuesday 7th January)

18:00

The Zone of Interest 12A
£6 for Members
1h 45m | German, Polish & Yiddish w/ English subtitles
Acclaimed director Jonathan Glazer (Under the Skin) returns with this stunningly shot and chilling examination of life within the perimeters of Auschwitz, adapted from Martin Amis' novel.

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20:45

The Universal Theory 15
£6 for Members
1h 58m | German w/ English subtitles
Set against the majestic Swiss Alps, a brilliant young physicist is drawn into a web of metaphysical intrigue, murder, and mystery. Timm Kröger’s award-winning thriller blends Cold War paranoia with mind-bending sci-fi.

Book here


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!