Kingston & District Cine Club Xmas Social

Barbie dolls in pink battle khaki killing machines in a Christmas animation that cocks a snook at the “Disney Doctrine”.

Santa's on strike! This charming animation for the GPO advises early posting to keep Father Christmas onside.

Nannies and nippers compete with seasoned skaters on a frozen pond near London in this charming wintery newsreel.

An incredibly joyous TV musical about a young woman's search for her long-lost cousin.

The Happy (Christmas) way to save! Santa plugs Premium Bonds in a 'prize-winning' 1950s TV ad.

An animated xmas with paper dog Snap

A vicar gets railroaded on the cheap in this silent cinema ad for Southern Railways.

The changing face of streets and industry is examined by a cine club member in this vivid portrait of Kingston

Series of sketches by the Kingston & District Cine Club which offer an amusing twist on historical events

This polished tour of Kingston takes in sites of local interest such as churches, technical college, and the well-known dept store Bentalls

From war drama to slapstick fun by the Thames, Script Night demonstrates the imagination and self deprecating humour of the club members

An amatuer filmmaker takes a critical and somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the changing face of Kingston upon Thames

Harry Coghlan of Northumbria University explains why FW Murnau's 1922 vampire story is an endlessly intriguing work of art.

Charlie Hammersley, a student from Northumbria University, explains how Mathieu Kassovitz's 1995 film holds up a mirror to society. 

The film-makers behind a haunting tale of love and community within a UK immigration detention centre visited the BFI Southbank to discuss their film.

Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio in Conversation at BFI Southbank, discussing the making of One Battle After Another.

Laura Mulvey in conversation, following her BFI Fellowship Award.

George Clooney visited BFI Southbank to look back on his life and career.