A curated selection of artists films that explore how language, communication and meaning circulates around disability, deafness, and chronic illness. Shifting…
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 64m.
The latest season of the LRB’s long-running film series continues its exploration of visions of London created by non-British filmmakers throughout 2026.…
Avant-Drag! Radical Performers Re-Imagine Athens offers an exhilarating look at ten Athenian drag performers who deconstruct gender, nationalism, belonging, and identity, while…
Get into the chocolate-eating spirit with this iconic and scrumdiddlyumptious version of Roald Dahl's much-loved classic, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.…
Get into the chocolate-eating spirit with this iconic and scrumdiddlyumptious version of Roald Dahl's much-loved classic, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.…
Get into the chocolate-eating spirit with this iconic and scrumdiddlyumptious version of Roald Dahl's much-loved classic, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.…
When a charming house guest (Nicholas Galitzine) arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride Cherry (Maika Monroe), and their devoted maid Hero (Emma Corrin), is thrown into chaos. Based on Isabel Greenberg’s acclaimed graphic… Read More
This classic Disney musical animation is loosely inspired by one of the stories associated with the Middle Eastern folk tales collection 'One Thousand and One Nights'. Street-smart Aladdin, pairs up with clever, confident Princess Jasmine to fight against the evil sorcerer Jafar… Read More
Our screening on Thursday 22 January will be introduced by Alastair Phillips (University of Warwick), and followed by a post film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. Cinematic anthropologist extraordinaire Shohei Imamura won his first Palme d'Or at the 1983 Cannes… Read More
The forest comes alive with Bambi, the critically acclaimed coming-of-age story that has thrilled and entertained generations of fans. This grand adventure is full of humour, heart, and some of the most beloved characters of all time: Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his… Read More
This film was proposed by our members William Reynolds, Will Chegwidden, and Benjamin Harrison. Will writes: 'A wonderful 1994 coming of age film set on a council estate in South East London, with a great cast, superb comedic and dramatic performances, a… Read More
On the evening of 31 March, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma! The Garden Cinema View: This tremendously witty and… Read More
There's something going on behind the white picket fences of Lumberton, North Carolina. And after stumbling upon a severed human ear in a field, mystery-loving college student Jeffrey Beaumont is determined to find out what. Teaming up with the daughter of a… Read More
Our screening on Saturday 31 January will be introduced by Tom Cunliffe (UCL), and will be followed by a post film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. The Kobayashi family finally are able to move out of their tiny, cramped Tokyo apartment… Read More
This film was proposed by members Sally O'Neill, Kitty Robertson, Stephen Burns, and Molly Thomas. Molly writes: 'For LGBT+ History Month, I’d love to see a screening of the iconic Desert Hearts. It is a queer film made by queer creatives –… Read More
Our screening on Thursday 5 February will be introduced by Irene González-López (Birkbeck), and will be followed by a post film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. Conceived by Shohei Imamura, Kazuo Hara’s infamous and audacious documentary follows Kenzo Okuzaki, an ageing… Read More
Set in an enchanted town in the Colombian mountains, Encanto charts the lives of The Madrigal family. They live in a large, magical house, with each family member possessing a unique power – ranging from speaking to animals to super strength. The young… Read More
A magical journey through sound and vision, Disney's classic Fantasia consists of eight pieces of classical music, each set to its own piece of animation. More than 60 years after the film was made, each section has its own appeal, with moods ranging… Read More
Forbidden Games was suggested by our member Rachael Grant who writes: 'It’s a heart-breaking story following the bond between two young children trying to cope with their surroundings in a war-ravaged France. The two lead child actors are both excellent, and it’s one… Read More
This film was proposed by, and on Sunday 8 February will be introduced by, independent film curator Jaison Washington. He writes: 'One of the most tragic and beautiful films of all time. Fassbinder himself as “Fox” the carney, and his newfound bourgeois… Read More
The royal ice-drama phenomenon that spawned a franchise, it is no surprise it went on to become the fifth highest-grossing film of all time and the Oscar-winner for Best Animated Feature (it also won Golden Globe and Bafta for the same category).… Read More
1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in far-away London, Agnes anchors… Read More
The Handmaiden was proposed by our members Cathy Lee and Sofia Canhoto. No Other Choice director Park Chan-wook turns to the past for a sensual, florid adaptation of Sarah Waters’ Fingersmith. 1930s Korea is under the control of the Japanese empire. Young maid… Read More
Our screening on Thursday 19 February will be introduced by season curator George Crosthwait, and will be followed by a post film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. Nobuhiko Obayashi (Hausu) takes on the Bōsōzoku (youth bike gang) genre with a poetic and… Read More
This family-friendly adventure is a remake of a 1963 film about three pets who go to extraordinary lengths to be reunited with their owners. When a family temporarily leave their golden retriever, bulldog and cat at a friend's farm, the animals grow… Read More
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex and Tess Novak find themselves at a crossroads, both collectively and individually. Facing middle age and the spectre of impending divorce, Alex seeks renewed purpose in the New York stand-up comedy scene, while Tess confronts the… Read More
Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, It Was Just an Accident is a fearless tour-de-force from cinematic luminary Jafar Panahi. Both urgently political and deeply humane, this new moral classic confronts truth and uncertainty, revenge and mercy, head-on. When auto mechanic Vahid… Read More
When a warlord dies, a peasant thief is called upon to impersonate him, and then finds himself haunted by the warlord’s spirit as well as his own ambitions. In his late colour masterpiece Kagemusha, Akira Kurosawa returns to the samurai film and… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. Come and take a mind-bending ride with us and watch some of the best short animated films, full of visually dazzling joy, from all around the world. The London International Animation Festival has… Read More
Our screening on Tuesday 13 January will be introduced by independent curator Yuriko Hamaguchi. This lyrical adaptation of the beloved novel by Junichiro Tanizaki was a late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa. Structured around the changing of the seasons, The Makioka Sisters follows… Read More
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. The Garden Cinema View: There's no time to rest in this angsty 2.5 hour saga made with exceptional filmmaking craft by Josh… Read More
“Practically Perfect In Every Way” Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every… Read More
Our screening on Wednesday 21 January will be introduced by film journalist James Balmont. David Bowie stars in Nagisa Oshima's 1983 Palme d'Or-nominated portrait of resilience, pride, friendship and obsession among four very different men confined in the stifling jungle heat of… Read More
In his wickedly incisive new thriller, Park Chan-wook delivers a brutal allegory of modern work culture, starring Lee Byung Hun as a devoted family man driven to violence after losing his job. When esteemed paper specialist Yoo Man-soo is suddenly laid off,… Read More
One of the most important and influential film makers in cinematic history, Akira Kurosawa directed 30 films in a career spanning 57 years. His final masterpiece, Ran, is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear set in feudal Japan. Ran tells the story of Lord… Read More
Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, 2021, United States
A young warrior princess named Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) tries to reunite her kingdom by finding the last survivor of the race of dragons that used to protect her people. This computer-animated fantasy adventure is a visual feast inspired by… Read More
For this edition of Composing Cinema, we are delighted to welcome Academy Award nominated composer John Cameron who will be joining fellow Oscar-nominee Gary Yershon to discuss his score for Peter Medak's satirical epic, The Ruling Class. John and Gary will be… Read More
Lisa Barros D’sa, Glenn Leyburn, 2025, Ireland, UK
Saipan explores the explosive clash between Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy before the 2002 World Cup. Their feud, rooted in clashing standards and personalities, erupted on the island of Saipan, shaking the Irish team and nation. As Keane walked out, McCarthy faced… Read More
Joachim Trier, 2025, Norway, France, Germany, Denmark
Following the success of global phenomenon The Worst Person in the World, Academy Award-nominee Joachim Trier reunites with BAFTA nominee Renate Reinsve for their universally acclaimed follow-up, Sentimental Value. Winner of the prestigious Cannes Grand Prix award, and featuring career-best performances from… Read More
Twenty years after his first appearance, Wallace and Gromit’s cheeky sidekick finally gets his own big screen adventure in this delightful comedy from British animation studio Aardman. Life on the farm is pretty carefree for Shaun and his friends. Bored of the… Read More
A group of tiny blue creatures from a magical forest are accidentally transported to modern-day New York City, where they must find a way back home. With the help of a kind couple, they try to stay hidden while evading a determined… Read More
The tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle-shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, this rapturous 'ramen western' by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an entertaining, genre-bending adventure underpinned by a deft… Read More
Our screening on Thursday 26 February will be introduced by Mark Player, author of Japanese Cinema and Punk, and will be followed by a post film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. A strange man known only as the 'metal fetishist', who seems… Read More
When Tigger declines to help Pooh and his friends build a home for Eeyore the donkey, they suggest he leave them to spend some time with other tiggers. Convinced he's the only tigger in the world, the ever-bouncing one goes in search… Read More
Our screening on 12 February will be introduced by Alexander Jacoby (Oxford Brookes), and will be followed by a film discussion group in the Atrium Bar. Newly restored, Shinji Somai’s beloved cult film Typhoon Club is widely heralded as the director’s seminal feature… Read More
January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 5-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an… Read More
Get into the chocolate-eating spirit with this iconic and scrumdiddlyumptious version of Roald Dahl's much-loved classic, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The story of Charlie Bucket, a little boy with no money and a good heart, who dreams wistfully of being able… Read More
The 1980s were the zenith of Japan’s bubble economy, an era which saw the accumulation of vast wealth, alongside rapid technological and commercial growth. City centres sprouted neon-emblazoned shrines to multinational capitalism, built upon the…
Keeping with tradition, throughout February The Garden Cinema is celebrating LGBT+ History Month! Join us for a compelling selection picked by our members, alongside exciting partnership events! We open with British coming-out 90s…
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…
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.…
A chance for parents and carers with babies of twelve months and under to see the latest releases in a relaxed environment. These screenings will have raised lighting, reduced volume levels, and captions/subtitles…
The Garden Cinema’s new strand of nature and environment-focused screenings. We have curated a selection of international films that span many genres, themes and countries to tell stories of resilience and resistance…
Dear Italy is The Garden Cinema’s love letter to Italian Cinema. We are delighted to showcase films not only widely considered classics but also the most beloved by audiences and critics alike. This…
Select Japan is an initiative from The Garden Cinema to showcase the best of Japanese cinema, classic and contemporary, with a focus on titles and filmmakers which have been rarely screened in the…
Composing Cinema celebrates the bespoke musical contributions made by composers to the world of film – with an initial focus on British artists. Hosted by Oscar-nominated composer Gary Yershon. …
The Chinese Cinema Project is an exhibition initiative presented by The Garden Cinema. It showcases works from emerging and under-represented Chinese filmmakers via regular screenings, exploring auteurship and cinematic beauty in its various…
The latest season of the LRB’s long-running film series continues its exploration of visions of London created by non-British filmmakers throughout 2026.…
Avant-Drag! Radical Performers Re-Imagine Athens offers an exhilarating look at ten Athenian drag performers who deconstruct gender, nationalism, belonging, and identity, while…
