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A New Kind of Wilderness (12A)

1h 24m

After tragedy strikes, a family living off-grid in Norway must question the life they’ve built. Winner of Sundance 2024’s Grand Jury Documentary Prize, this moving documentary explores grief, resilience, and what it means to live by your values.

A State of Passion (Cert-TBC)

1h 30m Arabic w/ English subtitles

After 43 harrowing days in Gaza’s hospitals, surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah becomes a symbol of Palestinian resistance. This documentary follows his and his family’s journey and steadfast commitment to a homeland under siege. SAFAR Film Festival 2025 screening plus Q&A.

Along Came Love (15)

2h 3m French w/ English subtitles

In postwar France, a single mother falls for a younger student, but secrets soon threaten their fragile romance. Inspired by her own family history, Katell Quillévéré’s richly emotional film explores identity across generations.

As The Tide Comes In (Cert-TBC)

1h 28m Danish w/ English subtitles

On the tiny island of Mandø, this poignant documentary follows Gregers, the island’s last farmer, as he clings to his ancestral home, set against stunning visuals of a disappearing landscape. Part of UK Green Film Festival 2025.

Best of Iris Prize 2024 (15)

1h

Discover award-winning LGBTQ+ short films from the 2024 Iris Prize, presented in partnership with Oxford Pride. This special showcase features powerful stories of love, identity, and resilience from around the world. Bold, moving cinema that celebrates queer voices.

Bound (18)

1h 49m

Before The Matrix, the Wachowskis burst onto the scene with this taut, stylish noir. A sexy, subversive heist film with queer leads, Bound is now a revered cult classic – razor-sharp, fiercely confident, and decades ahead of its time.

Clueless (12A)

1h 37m

Cher, a fashion-forward teen in Beverly Hills, rules her school with style and confidence, until love complicates her charmed life. This clever, modern reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Emma' turns teen comedy into sharp satire.

Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story (Cert-TBC)

1h 21m Malagasy w/ English subtitles

In Madagascar, a young miner is torn between fast money and his principles. A political, personal debut from Luck Razanajaona, blending 1970s radical spirit with a gripping tale of identity, justice, and survival.

Dreams (PG)

1h 59m Japanese w/ English subtitles

Akira Kurosawa presents eight stunning, surreal tales drawn from his own dreams and folklore. A visual feast that journeys from childhood wonder to environmental dread, it’s a poetic and personal meditation on art and memory.

Femme (18)

1h 39m

Adapted from the BAFTA-nominated short, this striking queer revenge thriller twists power and identity into provocative territory. Stylish, seductive and a bold new entry in modern queer cinema. Screening introduced by critic and author Ryan Gilbey.

Hyper: The Stevie Hyper D Story (15)

1h 30m

A musical pioneer and UK rave icon, MC Stevie Hyper D shaped a global movement. His nephew Darrell Austin traces his powerful legacy in this emotional documentary. Screening followed by Q&A with directors Jamie Ross-Hulme and Darrell Austin.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (15)

1h 38m French w/ English subtitles

A struggling writer lands a spot at a Jane Austen residency, and falls into a romantic mess worthy of Austen herself. Set between Paris and the English countryside, this smart rom-com brims with charm and literary wit.

Knife+Heart (18)

1h 42m French w/ English subtitles

In 1979 Paris, a gay porn director reels from heartbreak and a brutal murder on set. As she fights to finish her film, danger looms. With neon visuals and a haunting M83 score, this is erotically charged giallo horror.

Lollipop (15)

1h 40m

Newly released from prison, Molly faces bureaucracy and judgment as she fights to reunite with her children. Written by Daisy-May Hudson, this deeply compassionate, all-female drama explores motherhood on society’s margins.

Love & Friendship (U)

1h 33m

Scheming widow Lady Susan sets her sights on a new husband while dodging scandal. Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny sparkle in this wickedly sharp Jane Austen adaptation from director Whit Stillman (Metropolitan).

NTLive: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

3h 23m

Once Upon a Time in a Forest (Cert-TBC)

1h 33m Finnish w/ English subtitles

In Finland’s ancient forests, 22-year-old Ida leads a new environmental movement. As industry threatens nature’s balance, this lyrical documentary captures her fight to protect the land she loves. Part of UK Green Film Festival 2025.

Pride & Prejudice (U)

2h 6m

In the English countryside, Elizabeth meets the reserved Mr. Darcy. Their undeniable chemistry is challenged by pride and class. Joe Wright’s lush adaptation captures the tension and romance, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo (Cert-TBC)

1h 50m Arabic w/ English subtitles

Facing eviction in Cairo, Hassan and his dog Rambo are thrust into danger after a violent incident. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo is a powerful debut about survival, loyalty, and the search for dignity in a harsh, shifting world. SAFAR Film Festival 2025 screening.

Sense and Sensibility (U)

2h 16m

Left penniless, sisters Elinor and Marianne navigate love, grief, and societal limits in 18th-century England. Ang Lee’s graceful direction and Emma Thompson’s Oscar-winning script bring a fresh feminist lens to Jane Austen’s timeless story.

Slade In Flame (12A)

1h 30m

At the height of glam rock, Slade confounded fans with this gritty, cynical tale of a band undone by fame. Newly restored by the BFI, this cult classic rips into the music industry with raw power and electric swagger.

Sudan, Remember Us (Cert-TBC)

1h 16m Arabic w/ English subtitles

Through the eyes of four young activists, this powerful documentary traces Sudan’s 2019 revolution to its 2023 civil war – capturing a generation’s fight for freedom and hope in the face of global indifference. SAFAR Film Festival 2025 screening.

The 2nd Coming (Fundraiser) (Cert-TBC)

1h 45m

Local filmmaker and hip-hop artist George “Gorygang” Najeme presents a charity fundraiser screening of his latest work – a multimedia event which incorporates film and live music performance highlighting George’s battles with mental health.

The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)

1h 40m

A reclusive lottery winner reunites his favourite band (and old flames) for one last gig. But as memories resurface, so do old wounds. A melancholic British comedy starring Carey Mulligan and Tim Key about lost love and music.

The Giant Pear (U)

1h 18m

When Sunnytown’s mayor disappears, Mitcho the cat and Sebastian the elephant discover a clue and a magic seed. It grows into a giant pear, which they sail across the sea in a quest to find their missing friend. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening, tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children.

The Handmaiden (18)

2h 25m Korean w/ English subtitles

Park Chan-wook’s lush erotic thriller dazzles with deception, desire and double-crosses. Set in 1930s Korea and based on Fingersmith, this modern classic is a masterwork of suspense and sensuality. A bold reimagining of the period drama.

The Last Journey (PG)

1h 35m Swedish w/ English subtitles

Filip Hammar takes his father on one final road trip across France, retracing childhood holidays. Both funny and moving, this warm-hearted documentary explores memory, mortality, and the evolving bond between father and son.

The Phoenician Scheme (15)

1h 41m

When a billionaire bequeaths his empire to his nun daughter, chaos follows. Assassins, tycoons, and wild twists abound in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded comedy caper, starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Cera.

The Red Turtle (PG)

1h 21m

Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a man tries to escape, but a mysterious red turtle stops him. What follows is a moving journey about nature brought to life through stunning, hand-drawn animation. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening, tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children.

The Salt Path (12A)

1h 55m

Evicted and facing illness, a couple embarks on a 630-mile walk along England’s coast. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, this moving adaptation of Raynor Winn’s memoir is a story of love, survival, and resilience.

The Sea Inside (PG)

2h 6m Spanish w/ English subtitles

Paralyzed after a diving accident, Ramón Sampedro fights a decades-long legal battle for the right to die. The Sea Inside, starring Javier Bardem and directed by Alejandro Amenábar, is a poignant, Oscar-winning film based on a true story.

The Village Next to Paradise (Cert-TBC)

2h 13m Somali w/ English subtitles

In a Somali coastal village, a father makes desperate choices to support his family, while his sister seeks freedom and his son is sent away for a better future. Mo Harawe's powerful debut about love, sacrifice, and survival showing as part of SAFAR Film Festival 2025.

Tornado (15)

1h 31m

In 18th-century Britain, a puppeteer’s daughter seeks vengeance after a brutal robbery. Armed with samurai skills and stolen gold, she battles a gang of ruthless criminals in this stylish, blood-soaked thriller from Slow West director John Maclean.

Trainspotting (18)

1h 34m

Join Cinema Under The Stairs as we dive headfirst into Edinburgh’s underbelly, where Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, and Begbie orbit the chaos of heroin addiction, nihilism, and one of the greatest soundtracks ever pressed to vinyl.

Victim (PG)

1h 40m

This landmark 1961 film broke taboos as the UK’s first to confront homosexuality head-on. Dirk Bogarde delivers a career-defining performance in a brave, compassionate legal thriller that helped change public attitudes.

Zarafa (PG)

1h 19m

A brave Sudanese boy befriends an orphaned giraffe. Together, they journey across deserts and seas to visit the King of France. This heartwarming animated tale celebrates courage and the power of friendship. Kino Kids Cinema Club screening, tickets £6 for adults and £4 for children.