Small, Slow But Steady12A

Directed by Shô Miyake | Japan | 2022 | 1h 40m | Japanese w/ English subtitles | Starring Yukino Kishii, Masaki Miura, Shinichirô Matsuura, Himi Satô, Hiroko Nakajima

A hearing-impaired boxer strives to make her dream of becoming a professional a reality. However, her journey hits a breaking point when her boxing gym faces closure as its president’s health worsens. Director Shô Miyake beautifully captures the essence on 16mm film, showcasing his artistry in crafting a distinctly atypical sports drama, anchored by Yukino Kishii’s nuanced and authentic performance.

Reviews

‘Kishii is wonderful in her largely silent role, and Sho Miyake’s film underpins its low-key style with a deft sense of rhythm.’
★★★★
Edward Poter, The Sunday Times

‘As beautifully understated as the title suggests, and it looks gorgeous. A touching sports drama about the here-and-now, rather than victories or defeats.’ 
★★★★
Josh Slater-Williams, Little White Lies

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We showed Small, Slow But Steady between July 14, 2023 and July 19, 2023.

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17:45

Blue Heron 15
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Tomorrow (Thursday 16th July)

15:45

Blue Heron 15
1h 31m
Eight-year-old Sasha's family move to Vancouver Island seeking a fresh start, but her eldest brother increasingly dangerous behaviour casts a long shadow. Sophy Romvari's lyrical feature debut is a deeply felt study of family bonds and the elusive nature of memory.

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18:15

Lady Bird 15
Craft-A-Long Screening + Intro
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20:30

Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford 15
1h 35m
Amateur historian Kenneth (Peter Mullan) makes his living impersonating the town's most celebrated historical figure, a man he claims as his own ancestor. But when a fantasy TV production arrives, obsession takes hold and the results are darkly comic and quietly devastating.

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