A young and ambitious ballerina is taken under the wing of a demanding instructor, who urges her to commit wholeheartedly to achieving the status of the world’s greatest dancer. As her reputation begins to rise, she finds herself caught in a struggle between her unwavering commitment to dance and her yearning for love. An undisputed masterpiece of British cinema, Powell and Pressburger’s visually ravishing fantasia explores the intersection of creativity and obsession.

“This hugely inspired and inspiring film about the magic of art is a firework display of spectacular images. Its extraordinary use of colour and visual effects make it seem like an acid trip you hope will never end.” – Lucile Hadžihalilović

Part of a season of classics curated by filmmaker Lucile Hadžihalilović. Join us for a director Q&A of her film Earwig on Saturday 30th May 5.30pm (click here to book tickets).