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Jane Giles' Cult playlist

Throughout my 30 years as a film programmer, writer and distributor I’ve been fascinated by subversive and transgressive cinema. Here are just a few of my favourite films on BFI Player, arranged thematically in triple bills for your viewing pleasure.

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The Shout The Shout

Drama 1978 83 mins Director: Jerzy Skolimowski

Cannes’ Grand Jury Prize was awarded to this unnerving drama about a man who claims to be able to kill people with a ‘terror shout’ learned from an Aboriginal shaman.

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London the Modern Babylon London the Modern Babylon

Documentary 2012 128 mins Director: Julien Temple

The story of London told through a century of popular music and film archive treasures.

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Deep End Deep End

Drama 1970 92 mins Director: Jerzy Skolimowski

Jerzy Skolimowski’s darkly comic and utterly compelling story of teenage infatuation in a run-down swimming pool.

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The Party's Over The Party's Over

Drama 1965 92 mins Silent Director: Guy Hamilton

The partying of a wild group of beatniks lead by Oliver Reed has shocking consequences. Written by Marc Behm, directed by Guy Hamilton and with music by John Barry.