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Ali & AvaAli & Ava
Drama202094 minsDirector: Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard’s latest film is a tremendously warm and tenderly written love story.
We're All Going to the World's FairWe're All Going to the World's Fair
Horror202186 minsDirector: Jane Schoenbrun
This remarkable debut from Jane Schoenbrun is destined to be a cult classic.
The Souvenir Part IIThe Souvenir Part II
Drama2020107 minsDirector: Joanna Hogg
The second chapter of Joanna Hogg’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece and winner of Sight and Sound's 'Best Films of 2021' poll.
Compartment No. 6Compartment No. 6
Drama2021107 minsDirector: Juho Kuosmanen
Juho Kuosmanen’s grungy train journey to Siberia, in a Finnish student’s shared sleeper carriage with a volatile Russian labourer, won the 2021 Cannes Grand Prix.
Drive My CarDrive My Car
Drama2021179 minsDirector: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Inspired by Haruki Murakami’s short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi takes us on an unpredictable and self-revelatory journey in this serene yet riveting Oscar-winning drama.
The Velvet Queen: Snow LeopardThe Velvet Queen: Snow Leopard
Documentary202192 minsDirector: Marie Amiguet
An adventurer and one of the world's most renowned wildlife photographers attempt to track the most elusive of big cats, in this stunning documentary scored by Warren Ellis and Nick Cave.
Cannes Film Festival
Celebrate the Cannes Film Festival with our collection of major prize-winners and contenders from previous festivals.
Coming of Age
Filmmakers love it, audiences live it. The rites-of-passage film enables us the chance to relive the past with wisdom, but not angst.
Black Stories
Showcasing the best of Black culture in film and TV history.
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La MifLa Mif
Drama2021110 minsDirector: Fred Baillif
A gripping drama of girls living in residential care that bristles with rare intensity and dangerous energy.
Certified CopyCertified Copy
Drama2009106 minsDirector: Abbas Kiarostami
Abbas Kiarostami directs Juliette Binoche in a personal and playful drama about a day in the life of a French gallery owner and a British author.
John and the HoleJohn and the Hole
Drama2021103 minsDirector: Pascual Sisto
A troubled teenager holds his family captive in this gripping psychological thriller starring Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Ehle as his parents.
The SouvenirThe Souvenir
Drama2018120 minsDirector: Joanna Hogg
Winner of Sundance 2019's Grand Jury Prize, The Souvenir is the compelling, semi-autobiographical drama from acclaimed writer-director Joanna Hogg.
The SquareThe Square
Comedy2017151 minsDirector: Ruben Östlund
From director Ruben Östlund (Force Majeure) comes a satire on the hypocrisy of the art world, starring Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. Winner of the Palme d'Or.
A Touch of SinA Touch of Sin
Drama2013125 minsDirector: Jia Zhangke
Jia Zhangke’s state-of-the-nation report on contemporary China is comprised of four stories about shocking acts of violence.
Classic Cannes Festival
The red carpet remains forever unfurled in this selection from the world’s most famous film festival.
3 You Must See
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3 of the best from the world's greatest filmmakers, themes and cinematic movements.
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Cotmanhay Youth ReportCotmanhay Youth Report
Magazine and Review show198211 mins Location: Cotmanhay
Trapped by disillusionment - Cotmanhay becomes a prison for Anthony.
Hallmark of HarmonyHallmark of Harmony
Documentary198626 mins Location: Sheffield
The many joys of barbershop singing on display as our Sheffield hopefuls are cajoled into a winning chorus by an inspirational teacher.
Sheringham Seaside ScenesSheringham Seaside Scenes
Amateur film19579 minsSilent Location: Sheringham
Family scenes on the beach at Sheringham, including the return of the RNLB Forester's Centenary lifeboat and children playing in 1957.
Sharp's the WordSharp's the Word
Advert193410 minsSilent Location: Timperley
A silent comedy advertising the products of the Carborundum company.
Llangollen Agricultural ShowsLlangollen Agricultural Shows
Home movie194617 minsSilent Location: Llangollen
Caesar Hughes, a clock-maker with shops in Chirk and Llangollen, keeps track of post-war times, recording local events on film e.g. agricultural shows, the River Dee in spate.
Crooked HouseCrooked House
News19754 mins Location: Himley
The Staffordshire pub where the beer bottles roll uphill and the landlord claims, "You come in drunk and go out sober".
Black Lives
Portraits of public and private lives against the shifting social climate of 20th century Britain.
Football on Film
Football and film: two giants of 20th century spectacle. Born just a few years apart, film and the professional game have grown up together, as this fascinating collection shows.
Queer East Shorts
Showcasing rarely-seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia to audiences in the UK.