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The Extraordinary Miss Flower

Hugely creative biographical film full of charm and intrigue, uncovering the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and a suitcase of love letters.

Swimming Pool

A crime novelist seeks peace but gets a dangerous muse in this twisted bilingual thriller from François Ozon.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Mohammad Rasoulof's powerful, vital, Oscar and BAFTA-nominated thriller about a bureaucrat torn between loyalty to his family and the Iranian regime.

April

A doctor in rural Georgia faces scrutiny after a baby dies during childbirth in this affecting and atmospheric abortion drama.

Four Mothers

Hilarious, uplifting tale of an Irish son juggling four very different mothers over one chaotic weekend in Dublin.

Morvern Callar

Samantha Morton plays the enigmatic title character in Lynne Ramsay’s dreamy and atmospheric road movie.

2073

Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia's unsettling drama-documentary delivers a powerful commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.

Memoir of a Snail

Nick Cave and Sarah Snook voice an Oscar-nominated stop-motion classic of divided twins, told with adult candour and uncanny warmth.

Of Horses and Men

Human romance and a passion for horses intertwine in this wildly beautiful, darkly funny equine tale from Iceland.

Santosh

A housewife-turned-cop is sucked into a high-profile case that has polarised the local community in this taut, north India-set thriller.

All We Imagine as Light

Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning portrait of three women is a transcendent tale of love and sisterhood.

Jeune & jolie

Francois Ozon’s sly and seductive account of teenage girl’s dalliance with high-class prostitution.

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