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Breakwater (12A)

1h 31m

Set between Oxford’s dreaming spires and Aldeburgh’s windswept coast, this landmark student-made feature from Oxford University follows Otto and John, bound by loss. As their connection deepens, buried secrets and grief resurface, haunting their fragile, transformative relationship.

Citizen Kane (U)

1h 59m

When a reporter investigates Charles Foster Kane’s final word, he uncovers the rise and fall of a media tycoon. Orson Welles’ groundbreaking debut revolutionised cinema and remains a enduring landmark study of power and ambition. Presented on 35mm film.

Colours of Time (15)

2h 6m French w/ English subtitles

When cousins inherit a Normandy house, they uncover a hidden lineage linking them to ancestor Adèle Munier. As they retrace her journey to Paris amid Impressionism’s rise, past and present intertwine, revealing new identities and unexpected connections across generations.

DJ Ahmet (PG)

1h 39m Macedonian & Turkish w/ English subtitles

Fifteen-year-old Ahmet navigates life in a remote Yuruk village after his mother’s death, balancing family duties and community expectations. He finds escape in techno music, which draws him closer to Aya, in a lively, heartfelt coming-of-age story.

Dead Man's Wire (15)

1h 46m

In 1977, businessman Tony Kiritsis takes a mortgage broker hostage with a deadly “dead man’s switch,” demanding millions and an apology. Gus Van Sant’s tense, darkly comic thriller brings this bizarre true story to life with Bill Skarsgård, Al Pacino, and Colman Domingo.

Earwig

Father Mother Sister Brother (15)

1h 50m

Acclaimed director Jim Jarmusch weaves stories across New Jersey, Dublin and Paris, where siblings reunite amid family tensions and tragedy. Starring Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett and Vicky Krieps, this Golden Lion-winning triptych blends quiet humour with poignant insight.

Gattaca (15)

1h 46m

Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an “In-Valid” who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.

Gentle, Angry Women (12A)

1h 3m + 30m Q&A

A new generation of young activists uncovers the overlooked history of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp. Retracing a 110-mile protest march, they connect past and present, exploring feminist activism and intergenerational resistance.

Gummo (18)

1h 29m

In a forgotten Midwestern town, a group of outsiders drift through a series of strange, unsettling encounters. Gummo is a raw, unconventional cult film that captures the surreal edges of everyday life in America. Presented on 35mm film.

Heathers (15)

1h 43m

Cinema Under the Stairs presents a one-off screening of Michael Lehmann’s cult-classic film, a landmark of modern American cinema that darkly reimagines the teen comedy genre. Featuring standout, career-defining performances from Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.

How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

1h 39m

Shy Viking Hiccup must face a dragon as a rite of passage but instead befriends one. Together, they challenge fear, fight for peace, and unite humans and dragons in this heartfelt, humorous, and action-packed computer-animated adventure.

Linda Linda Linda (Cert-TBC)

1h 54m Japanese w/ English subtitles

When their singer quits, three high schoolers recruit a Korean exchange student, played by Bae Doona, to perform in their band. Racing to learn songs, this joyful coming-of-age favourite celebrates friendship, music and youthful determination in a new 4K restoration.

Man of Iron (12A)

2h 32m Polish w/ English subtitles

Blurring fact and fiction, Andrzej Wajda depicts workers’ protests and political awakening in 1980s Poland, as a journalist confronts propaganda, ethics, and social change. Part of Kinoteka On Tour – Polish Film Festival.

Man of Marble (U)

2h 41m Polish w/ English subtitles

A young filmmaker uncovers the hidden truth behind a worker’s heroic story, challenging censorship, ideology, and moral responsibility in this landmark Polish film. Part of Kinoteka On Tour – Polish Film Festival.

Miroirs No. 3 (15)

1h 26m German w/ English subtitles

A young piano student survives a car crash and is taken in by a woman whose intense care turns deeply unsettling. Starring Laura Beer and directed by Christian Petzold, this haunting psychological complex drama probes trauma, memory and hidden pasts.

NTLive: All My Sons (12A)

2h 31m

A family faces the cost of ambition as wartime profits, criminal charges, and a missing son test them. Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste lead this live West End filming of Arthur Miller’s classic, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

Naked (18)

2h 6m

A restless drifter prowls London’s night streets, clashing with everyone he meets. Mike Leigh’s darkly comic, provocative character study is driven by David Thewlis’s electrifying performance as one of cinema’s most unforgettable antiheroes.

Oldboy (18)

2h Korean w/ English subtitles

After fifteen years of mysterious imprisonment, Oh Dae-su is suddenly released and is fuelled by a need for answers and revenge. Oldboy is a gripping, shocking thriller from Park Chan-wook that became a global cult hit.

Orwell: 2+2=5 (15)

1h 59m

Oscar-nominated director Raoul Peck, collaborating with the Orwell Estate, explores George Orwell’s life and legacy through archival footage, diary readings and contemporary imagery. Engaging with 1984 and Animal Farm, this urgent documentary reveals the enduring relevance of his prophetic vision.

Pillion (18)

1h 47m

A quiet traffic warden life radically shifts when a domineering biker draws him into an unexpected BDSM relationship. Harry Lighton’s fearless BAFTA-nominated debut blends comedy, kink, and tenderness, starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård.

Rebuilding (PG)

1h 36m

After a wildfire destroys his home, divorced father and ranch owner Dusty must plant roots. Now living in a trailer community, he rebuilds his life, reconnecting with his estranged daughter and ex-wife, anchored by Colorado’s landscapes and Josh O’Connor’s performance.

Red Rooms (18)

1h 58m French w/ English subtitles

A young woman becomes fixated on a high-profile murder trial, drawn into a disturbing online underworld. Red Pascal Plante’s tense, chilling thriller explores obsession, true crime, and the darker edges of internet culture.

Robin Hood (U)

1h 23m

Clever fox Robin Hood steals from the greedy Prince John to aid Nottingham’s oppressed creatures. With allies Little John and friends, he battles corruption and outsmarts his enemies, blending adventure, humour, and heart in this woodland retelling of the legend.

Rose of Nevada (15)

1h 54m

When a long-lost fishing boat returns to a Cornish village, hope rises for renewal. Nick and newcomer Liam join a voyage, but return transformed and caught in a haunting time loop. Shot on 16mm, Mark Jenkin delivers an eerie, politically charged folktale.

Space Is the Place (18)

1h 22m

Sun Ra leads his Arkestra on an interstellar journey to forge a new utopia. Blending sci-fi, performance, and radical politics, this electrifying film boldly channels Afrofuturist vision into a vibrant, cosmic experience where music, myth, and liberation collide.

Stalker

The Ascent (12A)

1h 50m Russian & German w/ English subtitles

Two soldiers on a wartime mission face betrayal and impossible choices. Larisa Shepitko’s powerful, haunting war drama is both a gripping survival story and a deeply moving meditation on sacrifice and moral courage during conflict.

The Barnabáš Kos Case (12A)

1h 32m Slovak w/ English subtitles

A timid triangle player is unexpectedly promoted to Musical Director, but soon becomes corrupted by power. Peter Solan’s darkly comic satire exposes absurd hierarchies, sharply skewering state bureaucracy and the fragile egos behind positions of authority.

The Blue Trail (Cert-TBC)

1h 25m Portuguese w/ English subtitles

In a near-future dystopia, government relocates older citizens to remote colonies. Defying the mandate, Tereza pursues her dream of flight, embarking on an illegal Amazon journey. Silver Bear winner Gabriel Mascaro crafts a lyrical tale of resistance, freedom, and self-determination.

The Drama (15)

1h 45m

Emma and Charlie’s wedding week descends into chaos after an unexpected revelation. With Kristoffer Borgli’s absurdist touch, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya navigate a darkly comic rom-com that’s clever, unconventional, and delightfully unpredictable.

The Duke of Burgundy (18)

1h 44m

Lovers Cynthia and Evelyn sustain a ritualised relationship shaped by control and desire. As tensions surface, a hypnotic drama explores shifting power and intimacy through striking visuals and a haunting atmosphere. Plus a post-screening Q&A with director Peter Strickland.

The Lego Movie (U)

1h 40m

Ordinary LEGO figure Emmet is mistaken for a prophesied hero. Reluctantly joining quirky allies, he embarks on a mission to stop an evil tyrant, discovering courage, creativity, and humour along the way in this colourful, action-packed animated adventure.

The Lord of the Rings: Trilogy (12A)

11h 30m + Breaks

Join us 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 Love Witch (15)

2h 1m

A modern witch searches for love through spells and seduction, leaving chaos in her wake. Anna Biller’s stylised homage to Technicolor cinema blends horror, humour, and sharp feminist insight, transforming romance into a dangerous fantasy of obsession and desire.

The Magic Faraway Tree (U)

1h 50m

The Thompson children discover a magical tree leading to fantastical lands. Facing quirky inhabitants and wondrous adventures, they reconnect and grow closer. Enid Blyton’s beloved classic comes to life in this enchanting adaptation starring Andrew Garfield, Nicola Coughlan, and Claire Foy.

The Magnificent Ambersons (U)

1h 28m

In a prosperous Midwestern town at the turn of the century, the powerful Amberson family faces decline as the modern world closes in. Orson Welles crafts a moving - and tantalisingly incomplete - story of pride, love, and missed chances. Presented on 35mm film.

The North (15)

2h 13m Dutch w/ English subtitles

Reuniting after a decade, friends Chris and Lluis undertake a 600km hike across the Scottish Highlands. Shot in sequence, their journey along remote trails becomes a powerful study of friendship and the emotional terrain between reconciliation and self-discovery.

The Red Shoes (PG)

2h 15m

The 75th anniversary of an undisputed masterpiece of British cinema. Powell and Pressburger’s visually ravishing fantasia about a young ballerina caught between her desire to dance and her yearning for love.

The Spirit of the Beehive

The Stranger (15)

2h 2m French w/ English subtitles

Set in French Algeria, Meursault drifts through life until his mother’s death sparks judgment, conflict, and tragedy. François Ozon’s sensitive, queer-inflected adaptation illuminates the emotional and moral complexities at the heart of Albert Camus’s existential masterpiece.

The Turin Horse (15)

2h 35m Hungarian w/ English subtitles

Inspired by an anecdote involving philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Béla Tarr's award-winning parable follows a frail farmer and his young daughter struggling to eke out a living amidst harsh conditions in the Hungarian countryside.

The Wicker Man (15)

1h 35m

A devout Christian policeman travels to Scotland’s Summerisle to investigate a missing girl. A bleakly comic folk-horror culminating in one of 1970s British cinema’s shocking finales. May Day evening screening plus an introduction by Dr Michael Goodrum.

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (18)

1h 42m French w/ English subtitles

Supermodel Polly Maggoo navigates relentless media attention as a documentary crew attempts to capture her life. William Klein’s witty satire dismantles fashion and fame, revealing an absurd world where modern identity is constructed, consumed, and endlessly performed.