Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory. Plus, there’s an exclusive sneak peek of the new Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte’ in the post-credits bonus for fans.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary, STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE will be available in cinemas nationwide for one week only.
A young man ekes out a meagre living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
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.
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ (★★★★ Financial Times) will be unmissable on the big screen.
Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory. Plus, there’s an exclusive sneak peek of the new Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte’ in the post-credits bonus for fans.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary, STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE will be available in cinemas nationwide for one week only.
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week (6 - 12 May), we are showing short films made by Deaf people, created as part of Solar Bear’s project Solar Flares: Deaf Heritage. They have supported the creation of new films by deaf artists, covering topics, such as deaf education, deaf sport, deaf creativity and deaf identity. Entry is by Pay What You Can, from £0 to £5.
Communities - two films which explore the meaning and changing future of community spaces and clubs for deaf people in Scotland: Deaf Kilmarnock, Their Story by Scott Campbell and Glasgow Deaf Athletic Football Club by George McGowan (approx 56m)
Identities - three films which consider the complexities of identity and the joy and empowerment that can come with understanding and celebrating your own identity and history: Discovering Manjeet by Manjeet Cross, Milkshakes & Disability: A Helpful Guide by Andrew Pettigrew and Falling on Deaf Ears by Rachael Dunbar (approx one hour).
Capturing a year in the life of a rural, lakeside community in Ireland in the 1970’s, That They May Face The Rising Sun is an adaptation of the final novel from John McGahern, one of Ireland’s greatest novelists. Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere.
Capturing a year in the life of a rural, lakeside community in Ireland in the 1970’s, That They May Face The Rising Sun is an adaptation of the final novel from John McGahern, one of Ireland’s greatest novelists. Joe and Kate Ruttledge have returned from London to live and work among the small, close-knit community near to where Joe grew up. Now deeply embedded in life around the lake, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters around them unfolds through the rituals of work, play and the passing seasons as this enclosed world becomes an everywhere.
The film has captured the emotion of the farewell concert, immortalising the legacy of the most successful Celtic rock band of all time, and celebrating the end of an era together with their fans. Runrig devotees from over 20 countries arrived in Stirling to sing and dance the night away. Every note and chord resonated in the hearts of everyone at the gig. Runrig signed off with an incredible acapella version of “Heart Of Olden Glory”, rejoicing with their fans at the emotional ending of a remarkable 45-year career.
The film is the definitive Runrig experience and illustrates the importance of the band in Scottish culture and what it means to be a Runrig fan. The Last Dance is a concert to remain forever in the heart and minds of music-lovers around the world.
Big Banana Feet is a rarity. A documentary centring on a tour of Ireland by Scottish performer Billy Connolly, which took place in 1975. A raw, edgy fly-on-the-wall documentary which follows the comedian, on the cusp of fame, around a volatile landscape. The film was made in 1975 at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The film had a limited release in cinemas in the UK, followed by a small video release, then the distributor went bust and the film went missing. Thanks to the tenacity of film archivist Douglas Weir, who works at the British Film Institute, the BFI has secured the film's future.
Big Banana Feet is a rarity. A documentary centring on a tour of Ireland by Scottish performer Billy Connolly, which took place in 1975. A raw, edgy fly-on-the-wall documentary which follows the comedian, on the cusp of fame, around a volatile landscape. The film was made in 1975 at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The film had a limited release in cinemas in the UK, followed by a small video release, then the distributor went bust and the film went missing. Thanks to the tenacity of film archivist Douglas Weir, who works at the British Film Institute, the BFI has secured the film's future.
Our aim for the Tween Film Club is to inspire a love of film in young people and an enthusiasm for discovery in an exciting, safe and comfortable environment. There are no ads or trailers with this film and it will start promptly at 2.00pm.
After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. While Joe pretends to be a millionaire to win the band's sexy singer, Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), Jerry finds himself pursued by a real millionaire (Joe E. Brown) as things heat up and the mobsters close in.
The film contains mild comic sex references and some brief and undetailed violence which are unlikely to upset even young children (BBFC).
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) radical new one-man version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End.
“Andrew Scott delivers a tour-de-force performance” - London Theatre
Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick - his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
Aleksei, a young Belarusian, has his sights set on the nightclubs of Paris. After a painful journey through Europe, he enlists in the Foreign Legion, in pursuit of a French passport. Fate, however, takes an unexpected turn, propelling Aleksei into the heart of the Niger Delta where Jomo, a fearless and charismatic revolutionary is battling insidious oil conglomerates that threaten his community's existence. While Aleksei seeks a new family in the Legion, Jomo dreams of being a disco dancer; a "disco boy". In the jungle, their paths converge, intertwining their destinies across borders, bodies, life and death. Featuring an original score from electronic musician, Vitalic.
“A visually thrilling, ambitious and distinctly freaky adventure into the heart of imperial darkness… This is bold film-making” — ★★★★ The Guardian
Drama about British humanitarian Nicholas Winton as he looks back on his past efforts to help groups of Jewish children in German-occupied Czechoslovakia to hide and flee in 1938–39, just before the beginning of World War II. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn as Winton.
Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick - his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
The competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and- coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen. Desperate for answers, she turns to two private detectives she knows who are then dramatically kidnapped. Are the events linked? No, of course not. But Caroline thinks they are and the hunt for her missing marrows takes her way beyond the allotments, plunging her into a national corruption scandal that goes all the way to the top!
The competitive giant vegetable growing world is rocked by scandal when up-and- coming prospect Caroline has her prized marrow plants stolen. Desperate for answers, she turns to two private detectives she knows who are then dramatically kidnapped. Are the events linked? No, of course not. But Caroline thinks they are and the hunt for her missing marrows takes her way beyond the allotments, plunging her into a national corruption scandal that goes all the way to the top!
Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick - his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.
Broadcast live from the Olivier stage of the National Theatre.
Michael Sheen plays the titular Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the creator of the NHS.
Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre.
Local author Ian Gasse will be launching his new book on the emergence of ‘Labour’ in Dumfries and Maxwelltown, ‘A Hard Nut to Crack’? – illustrating his talk with film footage of working people in Dumfries, Scotland and northern England from the early twentieth century (1900-1911). This material includes textile workers, furniture workers, print workers, steel workers and miners, as well as schoolchildren and adults in Dumfries, a co-operative gala day procession and picketing by strikers in Dundee.
Copies of the new book will be available at a discounted price.
When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch - Babylon Berlin, Around the World in 80 Days) decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her.
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
The fun begins at 10.30am with a story or sing-along, followed by a short film or collection of short films for really wee ones. This time it’s a magical nursery rhyme picture-book place that exists between waking and sleeping in a child’s imagination.. Narrated by Derek Jacobi, this landmark children’s series features a diverse community of loveable characters including Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka.
The fun begins at 10.30am with a story or sing-along, followed by a short film or collection of short films for really wee ones. This time it’s a magical nursery rhyme picture-book place that exists between waking and sleeping in a child’s imagination.. Narrated by Derek Jacobi, this landmark children’s series features a diverse community of loveable characters including Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka.
Numbers are limited to 20 for this showing to make it more comfortable for families who thrive in smaller, quieter groups.
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
This is a Bring a Baby screening, there is no admittance to anyone without a baby.
“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, and if they're justified.
Featuring an introduction and post film discussion with Wallace Hall Academy teacher Leah Belford who leads the school eco-groups and Dumfries based medical doctor Dr Kate Percival who follows a vegan diet.
In a multi-media performance award winning poet Chrys Salt and acclaimed saxophone player Richard Ingham explore the fascinating stories of Angus MacPhee and Ötzi the Iceman - two weavers of grass separated by 5000 years.
Angus MacPhee, a crofter from South Uist went off to war in 1939, fell ill with a form of schizophrenia and was sent to Craig Dunain, a hospital for the mentally ill outside Inverness. For the next fifty years Angus became electively mute, but using the ancient skills of the Islands went about weaving amazing garments from the grass and leaves he harvested from the hospital grounds.
Ötzi the Iceman is a well-preserved mummy of a man who lived over 5000 years ago. He is Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy. . Bronze Age man also wove garments out of grass, something Chrys discovered when researching Angus’ fascinating story. The exact circumstances of his Otzi’s death remain unknown.
A rich and enthralling exploration of mental health, the creative process, human frailty, and ancient traditions.
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