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Touch

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After receiving an early-stage dementia diagnosis at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, widower Kristofer leaves behind his Reykjavik home hoping to solve the greatest mystery of his life. As a student in London five decades earlier, Kristofer had fallen in love with Miko, whose father owned the Japanese restaurant where they both worked. But at the height of their whirlwind affair, Miko abruptly vanished. Now, as panic about the virus spreads around the world, Kristofer sets out to find his soulmate, resolving to follow her trail wherever it might lead—even back to Miko’s birthplace of Hiroshima—before his memories of their singular connection are lost forever in time.

Tomorrow's Freedom

12a

A portrait of Palestinian political leader and activist, Marwan Barghouti. Tracing the origins of his political life to his imprisonment, we witness the evolution of a freedom fighter to leader. Including new interviews with politicians from Israel, Palestine and South Africa, and members of family and inner circle, Tomorrow’s Freedom’ reveals a man of resilience and intelligence, with an infectious dream of freedom for Palestine from the decades old Occupation.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

12a

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

12a

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.

Only the River Flows

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1990s, Banpo Town, rural China: A woman’s body is found by the river. Dedicated detective (and expectant father) Ma Zhe is assigned to head up the case, which leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors are pleased, but Ma wants to delve deeper. Witnesses and suspects multiply and confuse, while further crimes take place, and Ma’s grip on reality within this rich, labyrinthine maze of clues begins to falter.

Kneecap

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Rich Peppiatt’s raucous and infectious debut feature is a heightened tale of proudly Irish rap trio Kneecap’s origin story, as Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh kick-start a musical revolution.

The Mountain Within Me

12a

From multi-award-winning director, Polly Steele and BAFTA and EMMY nominated producer, George Chignell, The Mountain Within Me is an inspiring, thought-provoking documentary about unexpected change, hope and finding renewed purpose in life.

Parent and Baby: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

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Parent and Baby Screening: please note only those with babies under 12 months can be admitted to this screening. After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.

The Critic

15

When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the cross hairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.

Inside Out 2

U

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of the newly teenage Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone…

Black Dog

12a

On the edge of the Gobi Desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local stray dog patrol team, clearing the town before the 2008 Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together.

Fright Night: Shaun of the Dead

15

There comes a day in every man’s life when he has to get off the couch…and kill some zombies. When flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it’s up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal (Nick Frost) to save their friends and family from becoming the next entrée.

Hebden Bridge Film Club Presents: Ran

12a

Drawing heavily on Shakespeare’s King Lear and legends surrounding the 16th-century feudal lord Môri Motonari, Kurosawa took inspiration from the success of Kagemusha to broaden his canvass. Like Throne of Blood, at its heart Ran is a tale of family strife. But in its execution, particularly the stunning exterior sequences and its use of colour – as audacious as Teinosuke Kinugasa’s 1953 classic Gate of Hell – the film plays out on an epic scale- BFI.

The Outrun (with Amy Liptrot Q&A on Sat 5 Oct)

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Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, THE OUTRUN is set in the otherworldly Orkney islands of Scotland. A brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery, strength and survival, mental health and the ability of the sea, the land and of people to restore life and renew hope.

Disney Junior Cinema Club 2024

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Audiences are invited to bring their little ones to enjoy the magic of Disney on the big screen, with a new fun-filled cinema experience featuring Mickey Mouse, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Ariel, Bluey and more.

My Favourite Cake

A beautifully delicate and nuanced concoction of a film, My Favourite Cake, co-written and directed by Iranian filmmakers Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, explores themes of love, regret and second chances with nuance and grace. It’s set against the backdrop of a country with strict rules and restrictions, especially when it comes to the rights and freedoms of women.

Autism Friendly: Disney Junior Cinema Club 2024

U

Audiences are invited to bring their little ones to enjoy the magic of Disney on the big screen, with a new fun-filled cinema experience featuring Mickey Mouse, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Ariel, Bluey and more.

Megalopolis

15

Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.

Paddington

PG

A young bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw), originally from Peru with a passion for all things British, travels to London in search of a home. Lost and alone at Paddington Station, he is saved by the friendly Brown family, including Mr. Brown (Hugh Bonneville), who read the label around his neck reading “Please look after this bear” and take him under their wing. Fantastic animation and a stellar cast, including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Michael Gambon and Peter Capaldi, Paddington is a real treat.

Women's Adventure Film Tour

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features an exhilarating selection of 8 new short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who have fearlessly pursued adventure in various fields. This year’s tour promises to captivate audiences with incredible stories of determination, courage, and triumph.

Paddington 2

PG

The sequel to 2014’s hit Paddington. Original cast members Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins return alongside newcomers Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson. When Paddington is thrown in prison, it’s up to his adoptive family, the Browns, to find the real criminal and clear the bear’s name.

The Royal Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?

Joker: Folie à Deux

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From acclaimed writer/director/producer Todd Phillips comes Joker: Folie À Deux, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker. The new film stars Joaquin Phoenix once again in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”)

Fright Night and Sprechen Music: Nosferatu + Live Re-Score

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Sprechen music presents a new way of seeing F. W. Murnau’s silent horror classic Nosferatu with a reimagined sound-track mixed live by Chris Massey and Richie V featuring music by the likes of Teeth Of The Sea, Tangerine Dream, Ambienti Coassiali, Fuck Buttons, Sunno & Boris, Prins Thomas, Cristobal Tapia De Veer, Pendle Coven, Carlton Melton, Ulver, Claudio Simonetti & more…

Carrie (4K Restoration)

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Based on the novel by Stephen King, De Palma’s celebrated shocker blends romance and horror, starring Sissy Spacek as a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers who wreaks bloody revenge on peers and parents.