FlowU

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis | Latvia | 2024 | 1h 25m

After a catastrophic flood, a brave cat sets out in search of dry land. Along the way, they join forces with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog—relying on trust, courage, and quick thinking to navigate the dangers of their newly aquatic world. Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, this breathtaking adventure is both a thrilling spectacle and a poignant reflection on the fragility of our environment, celebrating the power of friendship and community.

Reviews

‘No ebbs here: Flow is the real deal.’
★★★★★
John Nugent, Empire Magazine

‘It’s not just a supreme example of a movie kids will love that adults will too. With its wordlessness, this is a film that could play in any country of the world, its capacity to reach literally everyone limitless.’
★★★★★
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire

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Friday 11 April

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Saturday 12 April

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Sunday 13 April

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Tuesday 15 April

£6 for Members

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Wednesday 16 April

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Thursday 17 April

Parent + Baby Screening

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Thursday 17 April

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Friday 18 April

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Monday 21 April

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Tuesday 22 April

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What else is on?

Today (Saturday 22nd March)
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13:30

History of the UPP Talk U
When the Oxford Picture Palace (now the Ultimate Picture Palace) opened in 1911 it was Oxford's first purpose-built 'electric theatre'. Join local historian Liz Woolley for this FREE talk about Oxford's cinema history. Booking essential.

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15:15

The Colors Within U
1h 41m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
Vibrant coming-of-age anime from director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice) about a trio of teenagers who who a high-school band to escape from their various hidden struggles. Winner of Best Animation Film at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

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17:30

I'm Still Here 15
2h 18m | Portuguese w/ English subtitles
Awards Season 2025
In 1970s Brazil, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip on the country, a mother is forced to rebuild her life after her husband is abducted by police. Powerful drama based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir and winner of Best International Feature at the Oscars.

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20:30

The Last Showgirl 15
1h 28m
A showgirl faces an uncertain future when the Vegas show she's been starring in for decades faces closure. Golden Globe nominee Pamela Anderson delivers a stunning comeback performance in this dazzling story of resilience, reinvention and rhinestones.

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Tomorrow (Sunday 23rd March)
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12:00

Spirited Away PG
2h 5m | English (Dubbed)
Kino Kids Cinema Club
A 10-year-old girl must find her way home after being swept into a magical world teeming with extraordinary spirits and enchanting creatures. Hayao Miyazaki’s stunning, Oscar-winning fantasy adventure returns to the big screen.

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15:00

Memories of Underdevelopment Cert-TBC
1h 37m | Spanish w/ English subtitles
Screen Cuba 2025
After the Bay of Pigs Invasion, a wealthy writer drifts through the streets of Havana after his family flee to Miami. One of the great works of post-revolution Cuban cinema, showing as part of the Screen Cuba 2025 national tour.

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17:15

Vermiglio 15
1h 59m | Italian w/ English subtitles
During the final months of WWII in a remote village in the Alps, the unexpected arrival of a deserting solider causes friction within the family of a respected local teacher. Winner of the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

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20:00

I'm Still Here 15
2h 18m | Portuguese w/ English subtitles
Awards Season 2025
In 1970s Brazil, as the military dictatorship tightens its grip on the country, a mother is forced to rebuild her life after her husband is abducted by police. Powerful drama based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir and winner of Best International Feature at the Oscars.

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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!

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