Thursday 7 November

The Room Next Door 15

It has been years since long-time friends Ingrid, a best-selling novelist, and Martha, a war journalist, have seen each other. Upon…
Pedro Almodóvar, Spain, USA, 2024, 107m.
Thu 07 Nov
12:15

Dahomey PG

From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching…
Mati Diop, France, Senegal, Benin, 2024, 67m.
Thu 07 Nov
12:45

The Teacher 12A

A Palestinian school teacher (Saleh Bakri) struggles to reconcile his life-threatening commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one…
Farah Nabulsi, UK, Qatar, Palestine, 2023, 115m.
Thu 07 Nov
14:30

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things PG

Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the film recently won the top award at Karlovy Vary (the first British title to do so…
Mark Cousins, UK, 2024, 88m.
Thu 07 Nov
14:45

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Thu 07 Nov
17:00
Thu 07 Nov
20:00

Friday 8 November

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Fri 08 Nov
14:30
Fri 08 Nov
17:40

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Fri 08 Nov
15:00

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Fri 08 Nov
20:15

Saturday 9 November

Journey to the Beginning of Time PG

Part of Films for the FamilyPart of 28th Made in Prague Festival
A joyous adventure that celebrates science and nature, Journey to the Beginning of Time sends four schoolboys on an awe-inspiring expedition back…
Karel Zeman , Czechoslovakia, 1995, 86m.
Sat 09 Nov
11:00

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Sat 09 Nov
13:10
Sat 09 Nov
20:30

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen U

Part of Members' Events
If you're interested in attending the collage making workshop for members as well as the screening, please book your ticket here instead.…
Karel Zeman, Czechoslovakia, 1962, 87m.
Sat 09 Nov
13:30

Collage making workshop + The Fabulous Baron Munchausen 18

Part of Members' Events
Led by our very own 'Queen of Collage', Marzia Castelli, this workshop will allow you to unleash your creativity and create…
210m.

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Sat 09 Nov
15:30

Union Maids & Harlan County - double bill 18

Part of Trailblazers
As part of Trailblazers, we're thrilled to present a landmark double bill featuring two films from 1976 that document women’s contributions to…
Jim Klein, Miles Mogulescu, Julia Reichert, USA, 1976, 172m.
Sat 09 Nov
16:00

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Sat 09 Nov
17:40

Dog Day Afternoon 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Our screening on Saturday 9 November will be introduced by Mark Searby, the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The…
Sidney Lumet, USA, 1975, 125m.
Sat 09 Nov
20:00

Sunday 10 November

Journey to the Beginning of Time PG

Part of Films for the FamilyPart of 28th Made in Prague Festival
A joyous adventure that celebrates science and nature, Journey to the Beginning of Time sends four schoolboys on an awe-inspiring expedition back…
Karel Zeman , Czechoslovakia, 1995, 86m.
Sun 10 Nov
11:00

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Sun 10 Nov
13:30
Sun 10 Nov
19:10

Dahomey PG

From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching…
Mati Diop, France, Senegal, Benin, 2024, 67m.
Sun 10 Nov
14:35

The Room Next Door 15

It has been years since long-time friends Ingrid, a best-selling novelist, and Martha, a war journalist, have seen each other. Upon…
Pedro Almodóvar, Spain, USA, 2024, 107m.
Sun 10 Nov
16:15

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Sun 10 Nov
16:45

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Sun 10 Nov
18:45

Monday 11 November

Scent of a Woman 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Our screening on Thursday 21 November will be introduced by Mark Searby, the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The…
Martin Brest, USA, 1992, 149m.
Mon 11 Nov
15:00

Dahomey PG

From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching…
Mati Diop, France, Senegal, Benin, 2024, 67m.
Mon 11 Nov
15:20

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Mon 11 Nov
17:10

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Mon 11 Nov
18:00
Mon 11 Nov
20:30

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Mon 11 Nov
20:00

Tuesday 12 November

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Tue 12 Nov
12:15
Tue 12 Nov
18:05

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Tue 12 Nov
13:30
Tue 12 Nov
20:00

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Tue 12 Nov
14:30
Tue 12 Nov
20:30

Dahomey PG

From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching…
Mati Diop, France, Senegal, Benin, 2024, 67m.
Tue 12 Nov
16:30

The Room Next Door 15

It has been years since long-time friends Ingrid, a best-selling novelist, and Martha, a war journalist, have seen each other. Upon…
Pedro Almodóvar, Spain, USA, 2024, 107m.
Tue 12 Nov
17:30

Wednesday 13 November

The Apprentice 15

The origins of Donald Trump are brought to life in a provocative, electrifying portrait of the man and his mentor, Roy…
Ali Abbasi, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, USA, 2024, 120m.
Wed 13 Nov
12:30

Dahomey PG

From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching…
Mati Diop, France, Senegal, Benin, 2024, 67m.
Wed 13 Nov
12:40

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Wed 13 Nov
14:15

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Wed 13 Nov
15:00

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Wed 13 Nov
17:00

The Passion of Joan of Arc PG

Part of Members' Events
This film was proposed by our member (and part of the cinema team!) Raffaele, who writes: 'Hard choice between The Passion…
Carl Theodor Dreyer, France, 1928, 82m.
Wed 13 Nov
17:30

Union Maids & Harlan County - double bill 18

Part of Trailblazers
As part of Trailblazers, we're thrilled to present a landmark double bill featuring two films from 1976 that document women’s contributions to…
Jim Klein, Miles Mogulescu, Julia Reichert, USA, 1976, 172m.
Wed 13 Nov
19:30

Reclaim The Frame presents: The Taste of Mango + Q&A 18

The Taste of Mango, Chloe Abrahams’ debut feature, is an enveloping, hypnotic, urgently personal meditation on family, memory, identity, violence, and…
Chloe Abrahams, UK, USA, 2023, 75m.
Wed 13 Nov
20:00

Thursday 14 November

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita…
Steve McQueen, USA, UK, 2024, 120m.
Thu 14 Nov
14:30
Thu 14 Nov
20:20

No Other Land 15

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since…
Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, Norway, Palestine, 2024, 96m.
Thu 14 Nov
15:30

Carlito's Way 18

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the…
Brian De Palma, USA, 1993, 144m.
Thu 14 Nov
17:25

Anora 18

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya,…
Sean Baker, USA, 2024, 139m.
Thu 14 Nov
19:30

Friday 15 November

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Fri 15 Nov
16:00
Fri 15 Nov
20:40

The Hop-Pickers + Introduction by Mehelli Modi 18

Part of Musical FridaysPart of 28th Made in Prague Festival
The 28th Made in Prague Festival in collaboration with Second Run presents a special screening celebrating the UK Blu-ray release of The Hop-Picker,…
Ladislav Rychman, Czechoslovakia, 1964, 92m.
Fri 15 Nov
18:30

Saturday 16 November

The LEGO Batman Movie U

Part of Films for the Family
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—Lego Batman—stars…
Chris McKay, USA, 2017, 104m.
Sat 16 Nov
11:00

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Sat 16 Nov
13:30
Sat 16 Nov
17:50

The Roller, The Life, The Fight + virtual screen talk 18

Part of London Palestine Film Festival 2024
London Palestine Film Festival 2024 presents The Roller, The Life, The Fight + virtual screen talk.  Hazem arrives in Belgium after a painful…
Elettra Bisogno, Hazem Alqaddi, Belgium, 2023, 83m.
Sat 16 Nov
15:30

Glengarry Glen Ross 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Adapted for the screen by David Mamet from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the compelling, witty, and endlessly quotable script is delivered…
James Foley, USA, 1992, 100m.
Sat 16 Nov
20:20

Sunday 17 November

The LEGO Batman Movie U

Part of Films for the Family
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—Lego Batman—stars…
Chris McKay, USA, 2017, 104m.
Sun 17 Nov
11:00

Real Visions (shorts session) 18

Part of London Palestine Film Festival 2024
London Palestine Film Festival 2024 presents Real Visions (shorts session). This selection of non-fiction shorts play cross images, dreams, realities and memories.…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 85m.

Between the Lines 15

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday the 17th of November will be introduced by writer and lecturer Dr Julia Wagner. “All the news…
Joan Micklin Silver, USA, 1977, 101m.
Sun 17 Nov
16:30

Insomnia 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
From acclaimed director Chris Nolan comes the story of a veteran police detective (Al Pacino) who is sent to a small…
Christopher Nolan, USA, 2002, 118m.
Sun 17 Nov
19:15

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Sun 17 Nov
19:30

Monday 18 November

Heat 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Michael Mann's classic crime thriller Heat was released in 1995 and stars Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro as two men on opposite…
Michael Mann , USA, 1995, 170m.
Mon 18 Nov
14:45

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Mon 18 Nov
17:30

Tuesday 19 November

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Tue 19 Nov
20:30

Wednesday 20 November

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Wed 20 Nov
17:30

LRB Screen X MUBI: Shirley 15

Screened in partnership with London Review of Books
LRB Screen returns to the Garden Cinema for the final event of its 2024 series, in partnership with MUBI, exploring the art…
Josephine Decker, USA, 2020, 107m.
Wed 20 Nov
20:00

Between the Lines 15

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday the 17th of November will be introduced by writer and lecturer Dr Julia Wagner. “All the news…
Joan Micklin Silver, USA, 1977, 101m.
Wed 20 Nov
20:30

Thursday 21 November

Bird 15

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about…
Andrea Arnold, UK, USA, France, Germany, 2024, 118m.
Thu 21 Nov
14:45
Thu 21 Nov
20:40

Scent of a Woman 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Our screening on Thursday 21 November will be introduced by Mark Searby, the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The…
Martin Brest, USA, 1992, 149m.
Thu 21 Nov
17:30

Bar Shorts: Anfield Road. An evening with Chris Shepherd and Alexei Sayle 12

Screened in partnership with Bar Shorts
To celebrate the launch of Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel, Anfield Rd for Titan Comics, Chris is programming this Bar Shorts. Breaking…
Pedr James, UK, 1997, 70m.

Saturday 23 November

The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe PG

Part of Films for the Family
Based on the first of the classic series of novels by CS Lewis, this fantasy adventure film follows four siblings: Peter,…
Andrew Adamson, UK, USA, 2005, 137m.
Sat 23 Nov
11:00

LIAF 2024: International Competition 1- Abstract Showcase 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
After sorting through a huge pile of 2,400 entries, LIAF have curated a selection of 83 outstanding new films from 31…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 80m.
Sat 23 Nov
11:30

LIAF 2024: International Competition 2- Playing with Emotion 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
This programme explores the full spectrum of human emotions through 9 captivating films that delve into themes of love, hate, jealousy,…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 97m.
Sat 23 Nov
14:00

Desert Hearts disco + screening 18

Part of TrailblazersPart of Members' Events
Proudly screening as part of our season celebrating the work of women filmmakers in the US in the 1970s and 80s,…
Donna Deitch, USA, 1985, 110m.

Sunday 24 November

The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe PG

Part of Films for the Family
Based on the first of the classic series of novels by CS Lewis, this fantasy adventure film follows four siblings: Peter,…
Andrew Adamson, UK, USA, 2005, 137m.
Sun 24 Nov
11:00

LIAF 2024: International Competition 3- From Absurd to Zany 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
This programme ‘From Absurd to Zany’ celebrates some of the funniest, weirdest and eye-poppingly nutty films that were entered this year.…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 94m.
Sun 24 Nov
15:20

LIAF 2024: International Competition 4- Being Human 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 10 powerful films include a breathtaking take on…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 99m.
Sun 24 Nov
17:40

Any Given Sunday 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Four years ago, Tony D'Amato's (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive…
Oliver Stone, USA, 1999, 156m.
Sun 24 Nov
19:00

Monday 25 November

LIAF 2024: International Competition 5- Into the Dark 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
Welcome to our annual deep-dive into the dark heart of animation. Here you will find films featuring a blind sculptor and…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Mon 25 Nov
20:45

Tuesday 26 November

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Tue 26 Nov
17:15

The Insider 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
After seeking the expertise of former Big Tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects…
Michael Mann, USA, 1999, 157m.
Tue 26 Nov
20:00

Wednesday 27 November

Desert Hearts 18

Part of Trailblazers
Proudly screening as part of our Trailblazers season.   About the film: A landmark of queer and independent filmmaking, Desert Hearts blazed…
Donna Deitch, USA, 1985, 91m.
Wed 27 Nov
20:30

Thursday 28 November

Glengarry Glen Ross 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Adapted for the screen by David Mamet from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the compelling, witty, and endlessly quotable script is delivered…
James Foley, USA, 1992, 100m.
Thu 28 Nov
15:35

Friday 29 November

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Fri 29 Nov
17:00

Hard Truths 12A

Screened in partnership with In the Works with Gary Yershon
This preview screening of Hard Truths is the final instalment in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer…
Mike Leigh, UK, Spain, 2024, 96m.

Heat 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Michael Mann's classic crime thriller Heat was released in 1995 and stars Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro as two men on opposite…
Michael Mann , USA, 1995, 170m.

Saturday 30 November

Little Women (1994) U

Part of Films for the Family
Gillian Armstrong's heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about love, family and the female spirit, stars Winona Ryder, Kirsten…
Gillian Armstrong, USA, 1994, 120m.
Sat 30 Nov
11:00

LIAF 2024: International Competition 7- Animated Documentaries + Screentalk with Filmmakers 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document…
Various Countries, Various Countries, Various Years, 90m.
Sat 30 Nov
11:30

LIAF 2024: International Competition 8- Long Shorts 18

Part of London International Animation Festival 2024 Screened in partnership with London International Animation Festival
Some films need extra time to develop their themes, to grow and draw us more comprehensively into their worlds. It takes…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 115m.
Sat 30 Nov
14:00

Glitterbug 15

A special event to mark the re-publication by leading London independent press Prototype of a facsimile edition of Derek Jarman’s early, extremely…
Derek Jarman, UK, 1994, 60m.
Sat 30 Nov
18:25

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Sat 30 Nov
20:45

Sunday 1 December

Little Women (1994) U

Part of Films for the Family
Gillian Armstrong's heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about love, family and the female spirit, stars Winona Ryder, Kirsten…
Gillian Armstrong, USA, 1994, 120m.
Sun 01 Dec
11:00

Women of the L.A. Rebellion: Shorts Programme 18

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday 1 December will be followed by a panel discussion with writer and programmer Rōgan Graham, Yaya Azariah…
Julie Dash, Alile Sharon Larkin, Zeinabu irene Davis , USA, 1983, 1982, 1989, 65m.
Sun 01 Dec
15:00

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Sun 01 Dec
19:30

Monday 2 December

The Insider 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
After seeking the expertise of former Big Tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects…
Michael Mann, USA, 1999, 157m.
Mon 02 Dec
14:45

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Mon 02 Dec
15:30

Tuesday 3 December

Any Given Sunday 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Four years ago, Tony D'Amato's (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive…
Oliver Stone, USA, 1999, 156m.
Tue 03 Dec
15:00

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Tue 03 Dec
18:00

Wednesday 4 December

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Wed 04 Dec
15:15

Women of the L.A. Rebellion: Shorts Programme 18

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday 1 December will be followed by a panel discussion with writer and programmer Rōgan Graham, Yaya Azariah…
Julie Dash, Alile Sharon Larkin, Zeinabu irene Davis , USA, 1983, 1982, 1989, 65m.
Wed 04 Dec
18:00

London Film Week presents: On Becoming A Guinea Fowl (preview) 12A

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
London Film Week proudly presents the Preview of the new film from acclaimed, BAFTA-winning director Rungano Nyoni (I Am Not a Witch).…
Zambia, Ireland, UK, USA, Rungano Nyoni, 2024, 95m.
Wed 04 Dec
20:00

Thursday 5 December

Insomnia 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
From acclaimed director Chris Nolan comes the story of a veteran police detective (Al Pacino) who is sent to a small…
Christopher Nolan, USA, 2002, 118m.
Thu 05 Dec
18:00

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three…
Payal Kapadia, France, India, Netherlands, 2024, 118m.
Thu 05 Dec
18:00

London Film Week presents: Satu: Year of the Rabbit (preview) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
A boy searching for his long-lost mother through Laos in this appealing debut from UK director Joshua Trigg. London Film Week presents…
Joshua Trigg, 2024, UK, India, Laos, 93m.
Thu 05 Dec
20:30

Friday 6 December

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Fri 06 Dec
15:30
Fri 06 Dec
18:00

London Film Week presents: La Cocina (preview) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
London Film Week presents a Preview screening ahead of the UK release in March 2025, don’t miss out! New York’s hospitality industry—and…
Alonso Ruizpalacios, Mexco, USA, 2024, 139m.
Fri 06 Dec
20:00

Saturday 7 December

London Film Week presents: Youth (Hard Times) (preview) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
London Film Week - Preview Screening: Continuing the observational nonfiction saga that began with Youth (Spring), Wang Bing returns to the Chinese…
Wang Bing, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, 2024, 226m.
Sat 07 Dec
10:30

The Nightmare Before Christmas PG

Part of Films for the Family
Henry Selick delivers a delightful stop-motion vision of Tim Burton’s Halloween-meets-Christmas tale. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder,…
Henry Selick, USA, 1993, 74m.
Sat 07 Dec
11:00

London Film Week presents: Youth (Homecoming) (preview) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
London Film Week - Preview Screening: Wang Bing concludes his monumental Youth trilogy in expansive fashion, giving ever wider scope to the lives…
France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Wang Bing, 2024, 152m.
Sat 07 Dec
20:20

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Sat 07 Dec
20:50

Sunday 8 December

The Nightmare Before Christmas PG

Part of Films for the Family
Henry Selick delivers a delightful stop-motion vision of Tim Burton’s Halloween-meets-Christmas tale. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder,…
Henry Selick, USA, 1993, 74m.
Sun 08 Dec
11:00

London Film Week presents: The Girl with the Needle (London premiere) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
London Premiere: Loosely based on fact, Magnus van Horn’s fictionalised true crime nightmare will leave you with a shiver of pure…
Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Magnus von Horn, 2024, 115m.
Sun 08 Dec
14:00

Smooth Talk 15

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday 8 December will be introduced by writer, editor and founder of Girlhood Studies Claire Marie Healy, who will…
Joyce Chopra, UK, USA, 1985, 92m.
Sun 08 Dec
15:00

London Film Week and Cine Brazil present: Pictures of Ghosts (preview) 18

Part of London Film Week 2024 Screened in partnership with London Film Week
Cine Brazil and London Film Week present a preview screening of Pictures of Ghost. Pictures of Ghosts is a journey through time, the architecture…
Kleber Mendonça Filho, Brazil, 2023, 93m.
Sun 08 Dec
17:15

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Sun 08 Dec
19:00

Monday 9 December

Carlito's Way 18

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the…
Brian De Palma, USA, 1993, 144m.
Mon 09 Dec
15:00

Wednesday 11 December

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Wed 11 Dec
15:30

Smooth Talk 15

Part of Trailblazers
The screening on Sunday 8 December will be introduced by writer, editor and founder of Girlhood Studies Claire Marie Healy, who will…
Joyce Chopra, UK, USA, 1985, 92m.
Wed 11 Dec
18:00

Filum Presents: Manila in the Claws of Light 18

Hailed as one of the greatest achievements in Filipino cinema, Manila in the Claws of Light sets a haunting love story against…
Lino Brocka, Phillipines, 1975, 125m.
Wed 11 Dec
20:00

Thursday 12 December

Industry Panel: Screenwriting U

Part of Members' Events
As The Garden Cinema members community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a large range of…
60m.

Club Zero 18

On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding…
Jessica Hausner, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, 2024, 110m.
Thu 12 Dec
20:30

Friday 13 December

Divas Do Film Presents Burlesque Singalong + Panel 12A

Part of Musical Fridays
A small town singer, Ali (Christina Aguilera), moves to the big city for her chance at stardom where she is enchanted…
Steven Antin, USA, 2010, 119m.
Fri 13 Dec
20:00

Saturday 14 December

The Polar Express- 20th Anniversary U

Part of Films for the Family
All Aboard! To celebrate it's 20th anniversay, join us for a festive screening of The Polar Express. Late on Christmas Eve,…
Robert Zemeckis, USA, 2004, 100m.
Sat 14 Dec
11:00

The Godfather Part II 15

Part of Celebrating Al Pacino
The screening on 14 December will be introduced by film historian and Coppola expert Jon Lewis, author of the BFI Film…
Francis Ford Coppola, USA, 1974, 202m.
Sat 14 Dec
13:30

Sunday 15 December

The Polar Express- 20th Anniversary U

Part of Films for the Family
All Aboard! To celebrate it's 20th anniversay, join us for a festive screening of The Polar Express. Late on Christmas Eve,…
Robert Zemeckis, USA, 2004, 100m.
Sun 15 Dec
11:00

Saturday 21 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Part of Films for the Family
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer…
Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.
Sat 21 Dec
11:00

The Food Chain Fundraiser: It's a Wonderful Life U

Beautifully crafted and acted, Frank Capra's festive favourite is considered one of the most charming Christmas films of all time. George Bailey…
Frank Capra, USA, 1946, 130m.
Sat 21 Dec
15:40

Sunday 22 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Part of Films for the Family
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer…
Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.
Sun 22 Dec
11:00

Monday 23 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Part of Films for the Family
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer…
Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.
Mon 23 Dec
13:00

Tuesday 24 December

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Part of Films for the Family
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer…
Brian Henson, USA, 1992, 86m.
Tue 24 Dec
13:00

Saturday 28 December

Elf PG

Part of Films for the Family
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will…
Jon Favreau, Jon Favreau, 2003, 90m.
Sat 28 Dec
11:00

Sunday 29 December

Elf PG

Part of Films for the Family
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will…
Jon Favreau, Jon Favreau, 2003, 90m.
Sun 29 Dec
11:00

Tuesday 31 December

Wonka PG

Part of Films for the Family
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl’s 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', Wonka tells the wondrous story of…
Paul King, USA, 2023, 120m.
Tue 31 Dec
12:30

Wednesday 1 January

Wonka PG

Part of Films for the Family
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl’s 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', Wonka tells the wondrous story of…
Paul King, USA, 2023, 120m.
Wed 01 Jan
14:00

Friday 3 January

Paddington in Peru PG

Part of Films for the Family
Paddington in Peru brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the…
Dougal Wilson, UK, 2024, 103m.
Fri 03 Jan
11:00

Saturday 4 January

Paddington in Peru PG

Part of Films for the Family
Paddington in Peru brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the…
Dougal Wilson, UK, 2024, 103m.
Sat 04 Jan
11:00

Sunday 5 January

Paddington in Peru PG

Part of Films for the Family
Paddington in Peru brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the…
Dougal Wilson, UK, 2024, 103m.
Sun 05 Jan
11:00

Saturday 11 January

Beauty and The Beast U

Part of Films for the Family
Join brave, independent Belle on the adventure of a lifetime as she sets out to rescue her father---and discovers the enchanted…
Gary Trousdale, USA, 1991, 87m.
Sat 11 Jan
11:00

Sunday 12 January

Beauty and The Beast U

Part of Films for the Family
Join brave, independent Belle on the adventure of a lifetime as she sets out to rescue her father---and discovers the enchanted…
Gary Trousdale, USA, 1991, 87m.
Sun 12 Jan
11:00

Saturday 18 January

Goodbye Julia: Sudan Fundraiser 18

From executive producer Lupita Nyong’o, Goodbye Julia tells the story of Mona (Eiman Yousif) and her maid Julia (Siran Rick). As political…
Mohamed Kordofani, Sudan, Egypt, Germany, France, KSA, Sweden, 2023, 120m.
Sat 18 Jan
15:30

All We Imagine as Light 15

Payal Kapadia, 2024, France, India, Netherlands
Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three decades, where it received an 8 minute standing ovation and was awarded the Grand Prix. It has since been nominated for… Read More
Fri 29 Nov
17:00
Sat 30 Nov
20:45
Sun 01 Dec
19:30
Mon 02 Dec
15:30
Tue 03 Dec
18:00
Wed 04 Dec
15:15
Thu 05 Dec
18:00

Anora 18

Sean Baker, 2024, USA
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened when Vanya's parents send their henchmen to annul… Read More
Thu 07 Nov
17:00
Fri 08 Nov
20:15
Sat 09 Nov
17:40
Sun 10 Nov
18:45
Mon 11 Nov
17:10
Tue 12 Nov
13:30
Wed 13 Nov
17:00
Thu 14 Nov
19:30

Any Given Sunday 15

Oliver Stone, 1999, USA
Four years ago, Tony D'Amato's (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive losses, sliding attendance, and aging heroes, particularly 39-year-old quarterback Jack 'Cap' Rooney (Dennis Quaid). Off the field, D'Amato is struggling with… Read More
Sun 24 Nov
19:00
Tue 03 Dec
15:00

The Apprentice 15

Ali Abbasi, 2024, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, USA
The origins of Donald Trump are brought to life in a provocative, electrifying portrait of the man and his mentor, Roy Cohn - a notorious lawyer who will never let the truth get in the way of winning a fight. Sebastian Stan… Read More
Wed 13 Nov
12:30

Beauty and The Beast U

Gary Trousdale, 1991, USA
Join brave, independent Belle on the adventure of a lifetime as she sets out to rescue her father---and discovers the enchanted castle of a mysterious beast. Enjoy this timeless tale overflowing with unforgettable characters and music you'll never forget, universally acclaimed as… Read More
Sat 11 Jan
11:00
Sun 12 Jan
11:00

Between the Lines 15

Joan Micklin Silver/ 1977/ USA
The screening on Sunday the 17th of November will be introduced by writer and lecturer Dr Julia Wagner. “All the news behind the news… and some hippie smut.” In Between the Lines Joan Micklin Silver (herself a former reporter for the Village Voice)… Read More
Sun 17 Nov
16:30
Wed 20 Nov
20:30

Bird 15

Andrea Arnold, 2024, UK, USA, France, Germany
The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about marginalised life in the fringes of contemporary society. 12-year-old Bailey (astounding newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her devoted but chaotic single… Read More
Fri 15 Nov
16:00
Sat 16 Nov
13:30
Sun 17 Nov
19:30
Mon 18 Nov
17:30
Tue 19 Nov
20:30
Wed 20 Nov
17:30
Thu 21 Nov
14:45

Blitz 12A

Steve McQueen, 2024, USA, UK
Steve McQueen's Blitz follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mother and… Read More
Fri 08 Nov
14:30
Sat 09 Nov
13:10
Sun 10 Nov
13:30
Mon 11 Nov
18:00
Tue 12 Nov
14:30
Wed 13 Nov
14:15
Thu 14 Nov
14:30

Carlito's Way 18

Brian De Palma, 1993, USA
Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the mean streets of 1970s New York City. Carlito Brigante (Pacino) gets released early from prison thanks to the work of his… Read More
Thu 14 Nov
17:25
Mon 09 Dec
15:00

The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe PG

Andrew Adamson, 2005, UK, USA
Based on the first of the classic series of novels by CS Lewis, this fantasy adventure film follows four siblings: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. Evacuated to the countryside during World War Two, the children find a way into another world -… Read More
Sat 23 Nov
11:00
Sun 24 Nov
11:00

Club Zero 18

Jessica Hausner, 2024, Austria, UK, Germany, France, Denmark
On Tuesday 26 November, we will hold a preview screening featuring a Q&A with director Jessica Hausner. At an international boarding school, the unassuming, yet rigorous, Miss Novak (Mia Wasikowska) joins the teaching staff to instruct a new class on 'conscious eating.'… Read More
Tue 26 Nov
17:15
Fri 06 Dec
15:30
Sat 07 Dec
20:50
Sun 08 Dec
19:00
Wed 11 Dec
15:30
Thu 12 Dec
20:30

Dahomey PG

Mati Diop, 2024, France, Senegal, Benin
From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), Dahomey is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination and restitution. Set in November 2021, the documentary charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey… Read More
Thu 07 Nov
12:45
Sun 10 Nov
14:35
Mon 11 Nov
15:20
Tue 12 Nov
16:30
Wed 13 Nov
12:40

Desert Hearts 18

Donna Deitch, 1985, USA
Proudly screening as part of our Trailblazers season.   About the film: A landmark of queer and independent filmmaking, Desert Hearts blazed a trail for lesbian representation on screen. Arriving in the Reno desert to finalise her divorce, uptight New York academic Vivian’s… Read More
Wed 27 Nov
20:30

Dog Day Afternoon 15

Sidney Lumet, 1975, USA
Our screening on Saturday 9 November will be introduced by Mark Searby, the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man. On one of the hottest days of August 1972, three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a Brooklyn bank.… Read More
Sat 09 Nov
20:00

Elf PG

Jon Favreau, 2003, USA
One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf--and realizes that he will never truly fit in at… Read More
Sat 28 Dec
11:00
Sun 29 Dec
11:00

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen U

Karel Zeman, 1962, Czechoslovakia
If you're interested in attending the collage making workshop for members as well as the screening, please book your ticket here instead. In The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, Karel Zeman conjures the adventures of the legendary, boastful baron, whose whirlwind exploits take him from… Read More
Sat 09 Nov
13:30

Glengarry Glen Ross 15

James Foley, 1992, USA
Adapted for the screen by David Mamet from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the compelling, witty, and endlessly quotable script is delivered with razor-sharp precision by an ensemble cast at the height of their powers. A group of Chicago real-estate salesmen-cum-con artists live… Read More
Sat 16 Nov
20:20
Thu 28 Nov
15:35

Glitterbug 15

Derek Jarman, 1994, UK
A special event to mark the re-publication by leading London independent press Prototype of a facsimile edition of Derek Jarman’s early, extremely rare and only poetry book A Finger in the Fishes Mouth, originally published in 1972. Joining publisher Jess Chandler and editor… Read More
Sat 30 Nov
18:25

The Godfather Part II 15

Francis Ford Coppola, 1974, USA
The screening on 14 December will be introduced by film historian and Coppola expert Jon Lewis, author of the BFI Film Classics on The Godfather and The Godfather, Part II. Sequels had not yet become the Hollywood norm when Francis Ford Coppola signed… Read More
Sat 14 Dec
13:30

Hard Truths 12A

Mike Leigh, 2024, UK, Spain
This preview screening of Hard Truths is the final instalment in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer Gary Yershon. It's also a return to our 2022 series, Mike Leigh in Conversation. As such, Gary's guest is his long… Read More

Heat 15

Michael Mann, 1995, USA
Michael Mann's classic crime thriller Heat was released in 1995 and stars Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro as two men on opposite sides of the law whose live become tangled and destabilised in an intense game of cat-and-mouse. When one heist led by… Read More
Mon 18 Nov
14:45

The Insider 15

Michael Mann, 1999, USA
After seeking the expertise of former Big Tobacco executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two… Read More
Tue 26 Nov
20:00
Mon 02 Dec
14:45

Insomnia 15

Christopher Nolan, 2002, USA
From acclaimed director Chris Nolan comes the story of a veteran police detective (Al Pacino) who is sent to a small Alaskan town to investigate the murder of a teenage girl. Forced into a psychological game of cat-and-mouse by the primary suspect… Read More
Sun 17 Nov
19:15
Thu 05 Dec
18:00

Journey to the Beginning of Time PG

Karel Zeman, Czechoslovakia, 1995
A joyous adventure that celebrates science and nature, Journey to the Beginning of Time sends four schoolboys on an awe-inspiring expedition back through time, where they behold landscapes and creatures that have long since vanished from the earth. Combining live action with stop… Read More
Sat 09 Nov
11:00
Sun 10 Nov
11:00

The LEGO Batman Movie U

Chris McKay, USA, 2017
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The Lego Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—Lego Batman—stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city… Read More
Sat 16 Nov
11:00
Sun 17 Nov
11:00

Little Women (1994) U

Gillian Armstrong, USA, 1994
Gillian Armstrong's heartfelt adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about love, family and the female spirit, stars Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Bale, Claire Danes, and Susan Sarandon. With her husband off at war, Marmee (Sarandon) is left alone to raise… Read More
Sat 30 Nov
11:00
Sun 01 Dec
11:00

The Muppet Christmas Carol U

Brian Henson, 1992, USA
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets -- Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle -- weave in and out of… Read More
Sat 21 Dec
11:00
Sun 22 Dec
11:00
Mon 23 Dec
13:00
Tue 24 Dec
13:00

The Nightmare Before Christmas PG

Henry Selick, 1993, USA
Henry Selick delivers a delightful stop-motion vision of Tim Burton’s Halloween-meets-Christmas tale. Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. This is the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween… Read More
Sat 07 Dec
11:00
Sun 08 Dec
11:00

No Other Land 15

Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, 2024, Norway, Palestine
Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since childhood. Basel documents the gradual erasure of Masafer Yatta, as soldiers destroy the homes of families - the largest single act… Read More
Fri 08 Nov
15:00
Sat 09 Nov
15:30
Sun 10 Nov
16:45
Mon 11 Nov
20:00
Tue 12 Nov
12:15
Wed 13 Nov
15:00
Thu 14 Nov
15:30

Paddington in Peru PG

Dougal Wilson, 2024, UK
Paddington in Peru brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected… Read More
Fri 03 Jan
11:00
Sat 04 Jan
11:00
Sun 05 Jan
11:00

The Passion of Joan of Arc PG

Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928, France
This film was proposed by our member (and part of the cinema team!) Raffaele, who writes: 'Hard choice between The Passion of Joan of Arc and Ordet, both by the extraordinary Danish director Carl Theodore Dreyer and with a strong theme in common:… Read More
Wed 13 Nov
17:30

The Polar Express- 20th Anniversary U

Robert Zemeckis, Robert Zemeckis, USA
All Aboard! To celebrate it's 20th anniversay, join us for a festive screening of The Polar Express. Late on Christmas Eve, a boy sits in bed doubting the existence of Santa Claus and waiting to hear the sound of sleigh bells. Instead,… Read More
Sat 14 Dec
11:00
Sun 15 Dec
11:00

The Room Next Door 15

Pedro Almodóvar, 2024, Spain, USA
It has been years since long-time friends Ingrid, a best-selling novelist, and Martha, a war journalist, have seen each other. Upon learning of Martha’s cancer diagnosis, Ingrid rushes to her side and they rekindle their bond. With each shared memory, including Martha’s… Read More
Thu 07 Nov
12:15
Sun 10 Nov
16:15
Tue 12 Nov
17:30

Scent of a Woman 15

Martin Brest, 1992, USA
Our screening on Thursday 21 November will be introduced by Mark Searby, the author of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man. Frank (Al Pacino in an Oscar winning performance) is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US army. He's blind and… Read More
Mon 11 Nov
15:00
Thu 21 Nov
17:30

Smooth Talk 15

Joyce Chopra,1985, UK, USA
The screening on Sunday 8 December will be introduced by writer, editor and founder of Girlhood Studies Claire Marie Healy, who will also join us for an informal post-film discussion in The Garden Cinema Bar. This digital restoration of Joyce Chopra’s Sundance Grand… Read More
Sun 08 Dec
15:00
Wed 11 Dec
18:00

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things PG

A Sudden Glimpse
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, the film recently won the top award at Karlovy Vary (the first British title to do so since Kes). A creative biography of the Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. One of the most important women in British modern art,… Read More
Thu 07 Nov
14:45

The Teacher 12A

Farah Nabulsi, 2023, UK, Qatar, Palestine
A Palestinian school teacher (Saleh Bakri) struggles to reconcile his life-threatening commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one of his students (Muhammad Abed El Rahman) and the chance of a new romantic relationship with a volunteer worker (Imogen Poots).… Read More
Thu 07 Nov
14:30

Union Maids & Harlan County - double bill 18

Jim Klein, Miles Mogulescu, Julia Reichert, 1976, USA
As part of Trailblazers, we're thrilled to present a landmark double bill featuring two films from 1976 that document women’s contributions to the labour movement. There will be a comfort break between the two screenings. The screening on Saturday 9 November will be… Read More
Sat 09 Nov
16:00
Wed 13 Nov
19:30

Women of the L.A. Rebellion: Shorts Programme 18

Julie Dash, Alile Sharon Larkin, Zeinabu irene Davis, 1983, 1982, 1989, USA
The screening on Sunday 1 December will be followed by a panel discussion with writer and programmer Rōgan Graham, Yaya Azariah Clarke and film scholar Giulia Rho, which will be chaired by writer and editor Laura Staab. A revolutionary film movement that… Read More
Sun 01 Dec
15:00
Wed 04 Dec
18:00

Wonka PG

Paul King, USA, 2023
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Roald Dahl’s 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. From Paul King, writer/director of… Read More
Tue 31 Dec
12:30
Wed 01 Jan
14:00
Sat 02 Nov — Thu 12 Dec 2024
Following the success of its first incarnation, Trailblazers returns to celebrate the work of women filmmakers in the US in the 1970s and 80s. Trailblazers (Part 1) shone a light on the female directors that…
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Thu 26 Sep — Mon 09 Dec 2024
Throughout the Autumn, our spotlight shines on an icon of New Hollywood and beyond, the living legend that is Al Pacino. Guided by suggestions from Garden Cinema members, we’ve selected 18 titles that…
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Fri 25 Mar — Tue 31 Dec 2024
Events for members only, including free bi-weekly screenings for Garden Cinema Members with films chosen for members, by members. Selected films are added regularly, so keep an eye on this page for updates.…
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Sun 24 Jul — Tue 31 Dec 2024
Join us every Saturday & Sunday morning and on weekdays during the school holidays for some of our favourite family classics. For cinema lovers of all ages. On Sundays the films are followed…
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Fri 26 Aug — Tue 31 Dec 2024
Let down your hair and tap your toes to the rhythm of our regular Friday evening revue of musical extravaganzas from around the world, classic concert films, and the best of the West…
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FESTIVAL:

28th Made in Prague Festival

Tue 05 Nov — Fri 15 Nov 2024
The Made in Prague Festival is back, and its 28th edition embraces the theme of metamorphosis with a playful nod to…
EVENT:

Collage making workshop + The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

Sat 09 Nov 2024
Led by our very own 'Queen of Collage', Marzia Castelli, this workshop will allow you to unleash your creativity and create…
EVENT:

Reclaim The Frame presents: The Taste of Mango + Q&A

Wed 13 Nov 2024
The Taste of Mango, Chloe Abrahams’ debut feature, is an enveloping, hypnotic, urgently personal meditation on family, memory, identity, violence, and…
FESTIVAL:

London Palestine Film Festival 2024

Sat 16 Nov — Sun 17 Nov 2024
London Palestine Film Festival (LPFF) presents its 2024 edition with a selection of recently released titles alongside favorites from throughout the…
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LRB Screen X MUBI: Shirley

Wed 20 Nov 2024
Screened in partnership with London Review of Books
LRB Screen returns to the Garden Cinema for the final event of its 2024 series, in partnership with MUBI, exploring the art…
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Bar Shorts: Anfield Road. An evening with Chris Shepherd and Alexei Sayle

Thu 21 Nov 2024
Screened in partnership with Bar Shorts
To celebrate the launch of Chris Shepherd’s debut graphic novel, Anfield Rd for Titan Comics, Chris is programming this Bar Shorts. Breaking…
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London International Animation Festival 2024

Sat 23 Nov — Sat 30 Nov 2024
LIAF 2024 is the UK’s largest, longest-running and most eclectic animation festival, returning for its 21st year with a mammoth 10-day…
EVENT:

Desert Hearts disco + screening

Sat 23 Nov 2024
Proudly screening as part of our season celebrating the work of women filmmakers in the US in the 1970s and 80s,…
FESTIVAL:

London Film Week 2024

Wed 04 Dec — Sun 08 Dec 2024
London Film Week is an international film festival taking place in the very heart of London during the first half of…
EVENT:

Filum Presents: Manila in the Claws of Light

Wed 11 Dec 2024
Hailed as one of the greatest achievements in Filipino cinema, Manila in the Claws of Light sets a haunting love story against…
EVENT:

Industry Panel: Screenwriting

Thu 12 Dec 2024
As The Garden Cinema members community is not just made up of cinema enthusiasts, but also covers a large range of…
EVENT:

Divas Do Film Presents Burlesque Singalong + Panel

Fri 13 Dec 2024
A small town singer, Ali (Christina Aguilera), moves to the big city for her chance at stardom where she is enchanted…
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The Food Chain Fundraiser: It's a Wonderful Life

Sat 21 Dec 2024
Beautifully crafted and acted, Frank Capra's festive favourite is considered one of the most charming Christmas films of all time. George Bailey…
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Goodbye Julia: Sudan Fundraiser

Sat 18 Jan 2025
From executive producer Lupita Nyong’o, Goodbye Julia tells the story of Mona (Eiman Yousif) and her maid Julia (Siran Rick). As political…

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