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The Penguin Lessons

12a

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

A Minecraft Movie

PG

Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

FREE: Home Ground with Q&A

12a

When Arsalan first arrived in Halifax he was eager to find connection and community in an unfamiliar country. As an avid football fan, he braved the freezing January temperatures and headed to the local stadium where a random act of kindness gave him his first glimmer of hope for a happy life in the UK. This documentary film tells Arsalan’s story, from the young boy who dreamed of becoming a footballer to his role with St Augustine’s Centre helping others seeking sanctuary.

Fright Night: Rosemary's Baby

18

The brilliant, classic 1968 suspense thriller starring Mia Farrow as Rosemary. After moving into a new New York house, she becomes pregnant under strange circumstances and grows increasingly paranoid about the presence of evil. John Cassavetes plays Rosemary’s husband, an actor, while Ruth Gordon (in an Oscar winning performance) and Sidney Blackmer play her disturbing, meddling neighbours.

Autism Friendly: A Minecraft Movie

PG

FILM STARTS PROMPTLY AT 1PM. Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

Live! Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Join Paul Merton live and in person as he presents hilarious extracts and films by his silent comedy heroes, brought to life with live piano accompaniment from the amazing Kirsty Newton.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII

12a

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to cinemas, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio.

Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other

15

The film follows the lives of British artist and writer Maggie Barrett and world-famous photographer Joel Meyerowitz who, after an accident, face the inevitability of impermanence and seek a deep peace in their relationship while they still can.

Death of a Unicorn

15

When Father-Daughter duo Riley and Elliot accidentally hit and kill a unicorn with their car, they bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO. Elliot’s boss tries to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties – with horrific results.

Wicked - £2 Tickets For All

PG

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

The Return

15

The Return the story of the mythical Greek hero, Odysseus (Fiennes) who, after 20 years away, washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognisable. The king has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king and planning the death of Telemachus, the son he never knew. Shattered by his experience of war, Odysseus must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost.

Mayor's Charity Screening: The Railway Children

U

Join us for a special charity event hosted by the Mayor of Hebden Royd Town Council, Councillor Pat Fraser, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the the modern railway network – Railway 200. Enjoy The Railway Children, one of her all-time favourite films and a beloved family classic featured in the BFI’s Top 100 British Films of all time. All proceeds from the event will support the Mayor’s chosen charity, the Hebden Bridge Saints Under-15s Girls’ Football Team.

Misericordia

15

Returning to Saint-Martial for his late boss’s funeral, Jérémie’s stay with widow Martine becomes entangled in a disappearance, a threatening neighbor, and an abbot’s shady intentions.

Parent and Baby: The Penguin Lessons

12a

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

BJÖRK CORNUCOPIA

15

A groundbreaking concert experience blending Björk’s “Utopia” album with cutting-edge VR and digital theater. The show merges live music and innovative tech, culminating in an environmental message from activist Greta Thunberg.

Mr. Burton

12a

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Mufasa: The Lion King - £2 Tickets for all

PG

Rafiki tells the story of the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

Sinners

15

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

One to One: John & Yoko

15

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, featuring music from John & Yoko’s only full-length concerts, newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon.

Royal Ballet & Opera: Die Walküre

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

The Amateur

15

Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Flow - £2 Tickets For All

U

A cat, a capybara, some dogs and other animals find themselves caught in the middle of a natural disaster and have no choice but to band together. Building on the promise of his impressive feature debut Away, Gints Zilbalodis cements his position as a visionary director with this captivating, dialogue-free escapade, whose ambition and scope is breathtaking.

Wind, Tide and Oar

PG

Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.

A New Kind of Wilderness

12a

On a small farm in a Norwegian forest, the Paynes live a purposefully isolated life, aiming to be wild and free. Maria and Nik, along with their four children Ulv, Falk, Freja, and Ronja are self-sufficient. They practice home-schooling and strive for a closely-knit family dynamic in harmony with nature. However, when tragedy strikes the family, it upends their idyllic world and forces them to forge a new path into modern society.

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo – Love and Death

PG

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

Royal Ballet & Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

12a

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.