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All My Life's Buried Here (U)

1h 37m

Local composer and folk song collector George Butterworth's promising career was tragically cut short when he was killed at the Somme in August 1916 at just 31 years old. This compelling documentary traces Butterworth’s life story. Plus a Q&A with the Director.

Anora (18)

2h 19m

A young sex worker and the son of a Russian billionaire go on the run after spontaneously getting married against his father's wishes in Sean Baker's (The Florida Project) freewheeling, Palme d'Or-winning modern romance.

Becoming Led Zeppelin (12A)

2h 2m

Featuring never-before-seen footage and electrifying performances, this immersive documentary traces the origins of British rock legends Led Zeppelin and their explosive rise to stardom in just one year.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (U)

1h 54m

Steven Spielberg’s iconic sci-fi adventure follows a big-hearted 10-year-old boy who stumbles upon a lost alien. As he forms a deep bond with his extraterrestrial friend, he embarks on a thrilling mission to send him back home before it’s too late.

Ernest Cole: Lost and Found (15)

1h 46m

South African photographer Ernest Cole was the first to expose the realities of apartheid. Director Raoul Peck's (I Am Not Your Negro) powerful documentary reclaims Cole’s legacy and highlights a crucial chapter in the fight for human rights.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG)

1h 27m

Clever and charming, Mr. Fox plots a daring heist against three grumpy farmers, but they won’t make it easy for him. With Wes Anderson’s signature style, this witty animation brings Roald Dahl’s classic to life.

Flow (U)

1h 25m

After a flood, a brave cat sets out on a quest for dry land, teaming up with a capybara, lemur, bird, and dog. Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, this stunning adventure offers a poignant reflection on the fragility of our environment.

I'm Still Here (15)

2h 18m Portuguese w/ English subtitles

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.

Kino Kids Cinema Club: Flow (U)

1h 25m

After a great flood, a brave cat and a group of animal friends set out to find dry land. This Oscar-winning adventure is a thrilling tale of teamwork, friendship, and caring for our planet. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening.

La Cocina (15)

2h 19m Spanish w/ English subtitles

Amid the chaos of a Manhattan lunch rush, a series of crises threaten to bring a bustling restaurant kitchen to a halt. Alonso Ruizpalacios’s gripping drama offers a thrilling exploration of class struggles and the capitalist American dream.

Mickey 17 (15)

2h 17m

Mickey 17 is employed to be killed, cloned, and killed again. Until one day he becomes the unexpected hero of a dangerous mission on a distant ice planet. Robert Pattison stars in Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho’s (Parasite) darkly comic sci-fi thriller.

NTLive: Dr. Strangelove (Cert-TBC)

2h 30m

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece. Led by a creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

On Falling (15)

1h 41m Portuguese w/ English subtitles

Working long hours at an Edinburgh fulfilment centre, Portuguese migrant Aurora seizes every chance to preserve her sense of self. In her poignant debut feature, Laura Carreira delivers a powerful critique of the algorithm-driven gig economy.

Parasite (15)

2h 12m Korean w/ English subtitles

In Seoul, the struggling Kim family cunningly infiltrates the wealthy Park family, plotting their rise up the social ladder. Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning sensation returns for a one-off screening organised by Oxford University for April Fakes Day 2025.

Portrait of Teresa (Cert-TBC)

1h 43m Spanish w/ English subtitles

Post-revolution social change causes a rift in the household of a working class Cuban family. Controversial upon its release, Pastor Vega's rarely screened drama is now regarded as a classic of Cuban cinema. Part of Screen Cuba Festival national tour.

Rave on for the Avon (12A)

1h 26m

A community of wild swimmers in Bristol grapple with the impact of raw sewage pollution in the River Avon and take on water companies and local authorities in a fight for cleaner, healthier rivers. Screening followed by a Director Q&A and panel discussion.

Santosh (15)

2h 8m Hindi w/ English subtitles

Under a government scheme, a widow inherits her late husband’s job as a police officer in the rural badlands of Northern India. This BAFTA-nominated crime thriller follows a female cop navigating moral dilemmas in a patriarchal system.

September Says (18)

1h 40m

Two sisters escape to their old holiday home where a series of eerie events begin to unravel their relationship in strange ways. Ariane Labed's debut feature is a haunting adaptation of Daisy Johnson’s novel Sisters - who joins us for a post-screening Q&A.

Sister Midnight (15)

1h 47m Hindi w/ English subtitles

Newly married Uma moves into her husband’s cramped Mumbai home, but as domestic life stifles her, she explores the city, awakening unexpected desires. Karan Kandhari’s BAFTA-nominated dark comedy is a bold tale of female rebellion.

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.

The Host (15)

1h 59m Korean w/ English subtitles

When a terrifying monster rises from the River Han and snatches a young girl from her father, her family embarks on a desperate mission to bring her home in this thrilling creature feature from Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho (Parasite).

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.

The Lord of the Rings: Trilogy (12A)

11h 30m + Breaks

Join us this Easter for an adventure of epic proportions with for back-to-back screenings of the extended editions of Peter Jackson's monumental, multiple award-winning The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Check the schedule for info on intermissions/breaks.

The Man Who Fell to Earth (18)

2h 19m

Rock icon David Bowie is perfectly cast in Nicolas Roeg’s bold 1970s sci-fi vision about a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth in search of water to save his dying planet and succumbs to the temptations of human life.

The People's Joker (15)

1h 32m

Subjected to studio pressure both before and after its 2022 premiere, Vera Drew’s absurdist and autobiographical comedy is poised to become a defiant queer cult classic. One-off screening presented by Translate Oxford.

The Room (18)

1h 39m

Often called the Citizen Kane of bad movies, The Room has transcended its reputation to become a beloved cult classic. Join us for one-off screening followed by a Q&A/meet-and-greet with one of the film's stars, New York Times best-selling author Greg Sestero.

The Third Man (PG)

1h 45m

In Carol Reed’s iconic film noir, an American writer arrives in post-war Vienna to uncover the truth behind his old friend’s suspicious death. Oxford University April Fakes Day 2025 screening, featuring Q&A with cast member Angela Allen.

Under the Skin (15)

1h 48m

A mysterious woman roams the streets of Glasgow, seeking out solitary men and drawing them into an eerie, otherworldly trap. Oscar winner Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest) presents a haunting exploration of an outsider’s perspective on an unfamiliar world.

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.