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Perfect 10Perfect 10
Drama201984 minsDirector: Eva Riley
An aspiring teen gymnast’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of the half-brother she never knew she had.
The TraitorThe Traitor
Crime2019152 minsDirector: Marco Bellocchio
Italian maestro Marco Bellocchio’s bravura gangster odyssey dramatises the extraordinary real life story of the first major Mafia boss to turn state’s informant.
PapichaPapicha
Drama2019108 minsDirector: Mounia Meddour
As the Algerian Civil War unfolds, a group of determined young women come face to face with a new, dangerous reality.
ClemencyClemency
Drama2019112 mins
Alfre Woodard is quietly devastating as a weary prison warden presiding over her twelfth execution, in this Sundance-winning death row drama.
AliceAlice
Drama2019105 minsDirector: Josephine Mackerras
Following separation from her money-squandering husband, Alice (Emilie Piponnier) finds herself falling into the world of high-end escorting, challenging her perceptions of life and love.
The Personal History of David CopperfieldThe Personal History of David Copperfield
Drama2019120 minsDirector: Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci brings David Copperfield fizzing to life with all-star collaborators in this exuberant, entertaining and sharply pertinent adaptation.
Black Star
The UK’s biggest ever celebration of black screen talent, shining a spotlight on the charisma and creativity of trailblazing performers.
American Indie
US independent films made away from the pressures and glitz of Hollywood have offered directors a greater creative freedom.
Backed by BFI
From the Free Cinema movement to today’s Lottery Film Fund, this collection is a selection of titles made by outstanding talent, and supported by UK public money.
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The Whalebone BoxThe Whalebone Box
Animation & Artists Moving Image201983 minsDirector: Andrew Kötting
On their latest jaunt, Iain Sinclair and Andrew Kötting set out to return a whalebone box to its place of origin in the Outer Hebrides.
S.O.U.L Fest Shorts volume 1: VisionsS.O.U.L Fest Shorts volume 1: Visions
Anthology202064 minsDirector: VARIOUS
An exciting collection of new shorts showcasing the best in Black British filmmaking, selected by S.O.U.L Fest.
Ghost in the ShellGhost in the Shell
Animation & Artists Moving Image199583 minsDirector: Mamoru Oshii
Mamoru Oshii's beautifully animated and disturbingly prophetic anime classic about the hunt for a supreme hacker in a transhumanist dystopia.
Last and First MenLast and First Men
Animation & Artists Moving Image202070 minsDirector: Jóhann Jóhannsson
Two billion years ahead of us, a future race of humans finds itself on the verge of extinction. Tilda Swinton narrates this visually stunning lament for humanity by acclaimed composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (Sicario, Arrival).
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the TurtlesBuñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
Animation & Artists Moving Image201881 minsDirector: Salvador Simó
In a stranger-than-fiction tale befitting the master surrealist filmmaker himself, Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles tells the true story of how Luis Buñuel made his second film.
Lynn + LucyLynn + Lucy
Drama201988 minsDirector: Fyzal Boulifa
A lifelong friendship is tested by tragedy in this atmospheric and intense first feature from acclaimed British shorts director Fyzal Boulifa.
Black Stories
A celebration of black culture in film and TV, dive into a selection that flows deep and far.
Experimenta
Bringing together films and videos by artists that have transformed our experience of the moving image. Our collection includes films from outside the sphere of experimental filmmaking, including the celebrated surrealists and challenging works of narrative fiction.
Anime
A selection of anime to excite enthusiasts and open the door to the uninitiated.
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Hot Pants for Men?Hot Pants for Men?
News19712 mins Location: Launceston
A leggy stroll around Launceston reveals the uptake of hotpants for men.
Heat Wave Hits London Heat Wave Hits London
Non-Fiction19231 minsSilent Location: Hyde Park
Summer's false dawn loosens layers in 1920s London, but ne'er cast a clout till May be out!
Seaside fun and playing on the beach 1937Seaside fun and playing on the beach 1937
Amateur film19373 minsSilent Location: Cooden
Join these friends as they swim, sunbathe and picnic on the shingles at Cooden Beach - in all the glamour of woolen swimwear and bathing caps
Stained Glass windows being built for the GuildhallStained Glass windows being built for the Guildhall
News19769 mins Location: Belfast
Bomb damaged windows from Derry are painstakingly restored in Belfast under the watchful lens of Ulster Television.
Sailing at Burnham OverySailing at Burnham Overy
Home movie19689 minsSilent Location: Burnham Overy Staithe
The Plume family in their little sailing boat, the Daisy Belle, at Burnham Overy with Mavis Plume showing off some of her swimwear collection.
RogerRoger
Drama201913 mins
In this drama about a cutting-edge gig-work app, Lena embarks on her new job as a “Roger”. Unnerved by her new role, she strives to build a relationship with her employer through unexpected means.
Black Eyes, Black Lives
A selection of exceptional shorts from filmmakers, curated by S.O.U.L Celebrate Connect founder Iyare Igiehon.
Virtual Pub Crawl
Fancy a swift half? This round of Britain's drinking establishments is on us.
Festival Fever
From deep-rooted folk traditions to youth culture happenings: a celebration of the music and arts festivals of summers past.