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Young Frankenstein (12A)
Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind..
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Origin (12A)
Author Isabel Wilkerson writes her seminal book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" while coping with personal tragedy.
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High & Low: John Galliano (15)
John Galliano was the first British fashion designer to head a French haute couture house and was known for daring work which challenged the fashion world. However, he was also plagued by alcoholism and substance abuse.
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I Could Never Go Vegan (12A)
I could never go vegan. Five words uttered around the world by many a non-vegan, but why? On a quest for the truth, a filmmaker sets out on a journey to find out the leading arguments facing the vegan movement.
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Drive-Away Dolls (15)
In search of a fresh start, two women embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, Fla. However, things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
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Perfect Days (PG)
Hirayama works as a cleaner in Tokyo's public toilets and seems content with a simple life. Outside his highly structured routine, he indulges his passion for music and books. He loves trees, and takes photos of them.
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National Theatre Live: Vanya (15)
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
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The Grand Swim
Documentary chronicling Oly Rush’s world record attempt to swim around Grand Cayman. Estimated to take 30 hours of continuous swimming – all in the name of raising awareness for plastic pollution.
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Beyond The Raging Sea (PG)
The gripping account of two athletes who embark on the World’s Toughest Row— 3,000 miles across the Atlantic— takes a harrowing turn, mirroring the ordeal of displaced persons crossing dangerous seas.
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Evil Does Not Exist (12A)
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in a village close to Tokyo. The serenity of the place is about to be disrupted by the imminent arrival of a glamping site, which will endanger both the ecological balance of the plateau and their way of life. With Pre-recorded intro from Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
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The Grand Swim
Documentary chronicling Oly Rush’s world record attempt to swim around Grand Cayman. Estimated to take 30 hours of continuous swimming – all in the name of raising awareness for plastic pollution.
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National Theatre Live: Nye (15)
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.
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Fight Club (18)
An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soapmaker form an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more.
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FalFilmFest: A Short Film Festival
Immerse yourself in the imaginations of Falmouth film and television students and catch a glimpse into the future of UK cinema.
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Wildlife Around the Cornish Coast & Swanpool Nature Reserve
Join us at The Poly for two back-to-back films about Cornish wildlife made by local filmmaker Robert Mahoney.
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Back to Black (15)
A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the 21st century, BACK TO BLACK tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse.
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Phantom Parrot with Zoom Q&A (12A)
When a human rights activist, returning to the UK, has his electronic devices confiscated by border authorities, it highlights an unsettling programme of state surveillance.
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Someone’s Daughter, Someone’s Son + Q&A with John Bird (15)
Despite living in the world’s sixth-largest economy, over 300,000 people in the UK are still homeless. The film will be followed by a Q&A with John Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue magazine.
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Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma (12A)
Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition in cinemas for a limited time only. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back.
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The Red Shoes (PG)
The feverish Technicolor and astonishing ballet sequences for which this film is so renowned are as spellbinding as they are disturbing.
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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (12A)
Directed by two-time BAFTA and Emmy winning David Hinton, this is Martin Scorsese’s personal and moving look at two of British cinemas greatest filmmakers.
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Much Ado About Dying (15) with Director Q&A
Simon's uncle David calls him with a message of doom: “I think I may be dying.” David is a total drama queen, a former actor and Shakespeare-lover. Simon's life is upended as he tries to assist his uncle in achieving a peaceful end amidst a cascade of mishaps.
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Wilding: Preview Screening with Pre-Recorded Q&A
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate.
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The Matrix (15)
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
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EOS: My National Gallery, London
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom?
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The Endless Summer (1966) (U)
Documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown, himself a competition-level surfer, follows surfers Michael Hynson and Robert August on an around-the-world surfing adventure.
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Wilding with Pre-Recorded Q&A
Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate.
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E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (U)
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
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Dazed & Confused (15)
A group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrate their last day of high school in 1976.
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Indiana Jones & The Raiders of The Lost Ark (12A)
The archaelogist, Indiana Jones, tries to locate the Biblical Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can harness its power.
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Paula Holliday & Eloise Wall: Blue Feet
Dreamscapes- what goes on when 'freedom' in painting practice is encouraged. Products of experimentation. ...
Find out moreNational Theatre Live: Nye (15)
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who...
Find out moreNational Theatre Live: Vanya (15)
Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. ...
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