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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.

Santosh

15

Newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl’s body is found, she’s pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar).

Hebden Bridge Film Club Presents: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

PG

Geneviève (Catherine Deneuve), a beautiful young Frenchwoman who works at a small-town boutique selling umbrellas, falls for dashing mechanic Guy (Nino Castelnuovo). Their brief romance is interrupted when Guy is drafted to serve in the Algerian War. Though pregnant by Guy, Geneviève marries an older businessman, Roland (Marc Michel), and begins to move on with her life. Throughout the musical film, all the characters’ dialogue is conveyed through song.

Black Bag

15

From Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Oh My Goodness! (Juste Ciel!)

12a

Laurent Tirard’s hilarious comedy sees Mother Veronique and the eccentric sisters of the Convent of St. Benedict set out to save the local nursing home by entering a major bicycle race and winning the cash prize…

Premiere: Church Lane

12a

‘Church Lane’ follows Damien Fernsby (Chris Orton), a grieving father whose life is shattered by the loss of daughter, Gemma (Hattie Edkins), to an online predator. Struggling with guilt and anger, Damien embarks on a dark path, taking justice into his own hands.

The End

12a

From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer comes The End: a one-of-a-kind tale set at the end of the world. Taking shape as a soaring musical, this TIFF and London Film Festival selection asks a resonant question for us all: what happens when you recognise that your life, and your family, aren’t what you thought they were?

Mamma Mia: The Live Sing-A-Long

PG

Dancing queens of all ages, unite!

GenErika and Valentina Letale invite you to a Mamma Mia singalong extravaganza at Hebden Bridge Picture House!

Join this family-friendly fiesta for: • Interactive fun • ABBA-tastic hits • Laughter and excitement.

Get your tickets now and let’s ‘Take a Chance’ on an unforgettable night!

The Alto Knights

15

From Warner Bros. Pictures, “The Alto Knights” stars Academy Award winner Robert De Niro in a dual role, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson.

Four Mothers

15

Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan).

Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat

12a

Jazz and decolonisation fuse in this upbeat historical rollercoaster, set through a quartet of voices from an activist, a diplomat, a writer and a world leader. From the producer of I Am Not Your Negro.

FREE Warm Space Screening: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

U

No Adverts or Trailers – Prompt Film Start 1pm – The 1971 family classic with Gene Wilder as candy mogul Wonka. Roald Dahl’s tale sees poor young Charlie win a trip to the most eccentric chocolate factory. The world is astounded when Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky souls will be given a tour of the factory – shown all the secrets of his amazing empire, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Finding a golden ticket in one a Wonka chocolate bar, young Charlie is chosen as one of the five along with Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, Violet Beauregarde and Augustus Gloop.

Twiggy

12a

An intimate, star-studded dive into the birth of an icon, and everything that followed. A look into the life of the greatest it-girl of all time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.