Cinema in Greater London

Screenings in village halls, outdoor film nights, and the occasional arthouse gem. Popcorn usually optional, rustling frowned upon.

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Library Transmission: Sarah Maldoror’s Dialogic Cinema

Annouchka de Andrade, June Givanni and The Otolith Collective

Wed 22 Jul19:00Ibraaz

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Zootropolis 2

ZOOTROPOLIS 2 2025 | Dir Jared Bush and Byron Howard | USA | 108 min Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan Also known as Zootopia 2 (in the USA), this Bafta winning, Oscar nominated caper reunites the voice cast and creative team behind Zootropolis (2016) with critics widely agreeing it was worth the wait. In a world populated only by animals, bunny cop Judy Hopps and new recruit, Nick Wilde the fox, team up to crack a new case with the help of pit viper Gary De’Snake and expose the corruption of the powerful Lynxley family. With countless film and pop culture references for the adults, slick animation, warmth and humour for the kids, this is Disney family entertainment at its best. Family Film Club in partnership with Croydon Family Hubs. Thursday 23 July at 11.00am Get Tickets

Thu 23 Jul12:00David Lean Cinema

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The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen Karel Zeman , 1961, 85 min Curated and introduced by Cassie Robinson for Mina Radović 's 10th Anniversary Film Series. A highly-stylized romantic adventure inspired by the historic tales of Baron Munchausen: live action paired with various forms of animation allow this Czechoslovak classic – spanning the moon to the deep sea – to come to life in this meticulous restoration. "Zeman's movies openly mix live action with every analogue tool for exploring the fantastic, including hand-drawn and cutout animation, puppetry, mattes, double exposures, miniatures, and optical illusions, such as forced perspective” notes film critic Michael Sragow . A visual feast à la Verne and Méliès The Fabulous Baron Munchausen invites discovery of the wonderful world of Karel Zeman . Special thanks to Second Run

Fri 24 Jul19:00Close-Up Cinema

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La Chimera

La Chimera Alice Rohrwacher , 2023, 133 min “With her customarily bewitching mixture of earthiness and magical realism, Alice Rohrwacher conjures a marvellous entertainment set in a rural Italy eternally caught between the ancient and the modern. Josh O’Connor stars as Arthur, a ne’er-do well Englishman, handsomely rumpled and recently out of prison, who returns to a rural town in central Italy where he hesitantly reconnects with a ragtag group of tombaroli (tomb raiders), for whom he uses his uncanny powers of divination to locate graves that date back to the Etruscan period and teem with antiquities of immense value to collectors and museums. Yet the melancholy Arthur has other ghosts on his mind, including his long-lost love Beniamina, who haunts his memory like her own ghostly civilization. Featuring gorgeous rough-hewn textures from the great cinematographer Hélène Louvart and outstanding supporting work from Isabella Rossellini , Carol Duarte , and Alba Rohrwacher , La Chimera is a dreamlike descent into a majestically tattered world right beneath our own.” – Film at Lincoln Center Screening as part of our Histoire(s) du cinéma series

Fri 24 Jul21:15Close-Up Cinema

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Apes, Eggs, Plumbers and a bit of Sauce – Adventures of a Film Maker

An exploration and celebration of the under-the-radar cult guerrilla Hounslow film director Jan Manthey and his producer, Fred Karno. In this unique, entertaining new show, Jan Manthey will take you through the Ups and Downs of his career as a no-budget film director whose work is beyond cult status. Jan thought it was high time he celebrated his own filmmaking genius, since no one else was doing it. The independent spirit of filmmakers like Ed Wood, Orson Welles, Lloyd Kaufman and John Waters surges throughout Jan’s work, creating his own crazy vision. This is a celebration of unknown filmmakers around the world. Expect tales of low-budget movie madness and clips galore, including a rare double-bill screening of the Saucy classics Can You Keep It Up With This That And The Other For A Week? and Adventures Of A Plumber In Outer Space. There will be a Q&A and a chance to meet some of the renowned stock company of actors from the world of KinoKarno. Hosted by renowned film scholar Pete Shovlin in the unique surroundings of the Horse Hospital, home of the Und

Sat 25 Jul16:00The Horse Hospital

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Film Club - Some Like It Hot

in the church hall

Sat 25 Jul18:30St John's Wood Church

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MOVIE NIGHT - Brothers' Meeting

Shield Of Faith Ministries Brothers’ Meeting to be held in the sanctuary Join us for our Movie Night Free Parking, Popcorn, Drink Available

Sat 25 Jul18:30Shield of Faith Ministries

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The Marriage of Maria Braun

The Marriage of Maria Braun Rainer Werner Fassbinder , 1978, 120 min "A parable of post-World War II Germany, Fassbinder's film recounts the transformation of an impoverished war bride into a mercenary business woman. The best known of Fassbinder's trilogy of historical films about the Federal Republic's "economic miracle" of the 1950s and one of the major productions of the New German Cinema , The Marriage of Maria Braun is equally a melodrama of the highest order – Fassbinder's successful realization of his desire to create for Germany the equivalent of a classic Hollywood movie. Maria's failures at fidelity become a metaphor for the false optimism of the society that surrounds her: we hear Adenauer in the background succumb to weakness as his pledge never to rearm the nation falls victim to the irresistible allure of power." – Harvard Film Archive Screening as part of our Histoire(s) du cinéma series

Sat 25 Jul18:45Close-Up Cinema

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Beulah Film Club

Join us on the last Saturday of the month, as we come together with popcorns, snacks, and drinks and make our way through some classic films. We're going to watch films from Back to the Future to Interstellar to Forrest Gump! All are welcome - we just ask that we respect all those attending the club while the films are playing by using your best cinema etiquette! This month we will be watching Back to the Future. Please note some of the movies shown may not be suitable for children. Feel free to contact the church office if you have any questions.

Sat 25 Jul19:00Beulah Family Church

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Film Screening - Aliens

Film Screening - Aliens Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 04/05/2026 - 12:45 26 July 2026, 6.30pm to 9.00pm The fourth film screening as part of our action programme celebrating female action in film! Join us on Sunday 26th July for a screening of Aliens. This year is also the 40th year anniversary of Aliens. We will be screening on a big projector screen with a sound mixed system in the function room which can be found just behind the bar at The Beehive Pub. Our screenings are for age 18+ only. There will be a post film discussion for those that would like to stay and join us to talk about Aliens and the characters in the film, especially Ripley! Runtime: 137 minutes Aliens will be screened with subtitles. Director: James Cameron Synopsis: The terror continues as Ripley returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Cast: Sigourney Weaver Distributor: 20th Century Fox. Film Tottenham is a creative hub for filmmakers and film in Tottenham. You can follow us on We do no allow filming at our events but we usually take a photograph to document our screening event for our website and social channels. Please let us know at our event if you do not wish to be in our event photograph.

Sun 26 Jul19:30Stroud Green & Harringay Library

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Aram Hovhannisyan’s Theatre & Cinema Creative Evening

Join us for a creative evening with the actor and director Aram Hovhannisyan on July 26th at the Armenian Diocesan Centre, 107 Ealing Road, TW8 0LF.

Sun 26 Jul19:30Diocese of the Armenian Church

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Young JW3 x Young UJIA: Film Club: Entebbe

The Israeli Film Club, a partnership between Young UJIA and Young JW3, uses cinema to spark conversation, connection, and fresh perspectives on Israel and Zionism. From cutting-edge contemporary films to beloved classics, it’s a chance to experience the richness of Israeli storytelling and meet fellow film lovers at JW3. The Israeli Film Club is generously sponsored by Young UJIA. We will be screening Entebbe (2018). Entebbe tells the story of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight by Palestinian and German militants, who divert the plane to Uganda and hold passengers hostage. As the crisis unfolds, the film follows both the hijackers and Israeli leaders grappling with difficult moral and strategic decisions. While negotiations continue, Israel secretly plans a high-risk rescue operation. The film culminates in the famous raid at Entebbe airport, where Israeli commandos attempt to free the hostages. It emphasises the human motivations, fears, and political complexities behind the historic event. [Can cut down the summary.] [Insert trailer] Timings: 6:30pm - food, drinks & schmoozing 7:15pm - film starts Booking in advance helps us cater accordingly. Please email with any access or additional dietary requirements. About Young UJIA: Young UJIA is UJIA’s home for young Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s: bringing people together through philanthropy, education, culture, leadership and community.

Mon 27 Jul19:30JW3

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Finding Emily

FINDING EMILY 2026 | Dir Alicia MacDonald | UK | USA | 111 min Stars: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, Yali Topol Margalith Just in time for summer, we’re thrilled to present Finding Emily, a homegrown romcom very much in the style of Notting Hill and Rye Lane. Set in Manchester, the film follows Owen, a young musician who goes on a night out and meets Emily, the girl of his dreams — only to discover the next morning that the phone number she gave him is missing a digit. So, with the help of another Emily (a psychology student with her own motive for joining the hunt), he begins a quest across campus to find his elusive love. This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Tuesday 28 July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm (HOH) Get Tickets

Tue 28 Jul15:30David Lean Cinema

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Film Screening: South by South – Ja’Tovia Gary

WED 29 JUL, 6.30-8PM

Wed 29 JulSouth London Gallery

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Film Screening: South by South – Ja’Tovia Gary

WED 29 JUL, 6.30-8PM

Wed 29 Jul07:30South London Gallery

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CINEMA: Two Wheels/Two Films

19:30 THURSDAY 8TH JULY & 19:30 THURSDAY 30TH JULY Waltham Forest Cinema Project presents a double header of cycling classics that capture tour cycling in its 1970s heyday. We will screen A Sunday in Hell and The Head of the Pack , two films that show the poetic highs and punishing lows of the sport. About the films 19:30PM Wednesday 8th July– The Head of the Pack UK premiere of new restoration! Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx is widely considered the greatest racing cycling of all time. The Head of the Pack is the rarely-seen classic that captures him during his peak. Visual poetry, intimate home life and thrillingly up-close race photography combine to make this a gripping portrait of both the man and the sport of tour racing. Waltham Forest Cinema Project is proud to screen the UK premiere of the stunning restoration, following its debut at Cannes. Without commentary, the film is an opportunity to dig deep into what makes a legend, the loneliness of towering over your competition. Soundtracked by a wild electronic early music score and full of thoughtful interventions and editing, The Head of the Pack is the best sport film you’ve never seen. 19:30 Thursday 30th July – A Sunday in Hell A Sunday in Hell – hailed as “arguably the best film ever made about professional cycling” – captures three titans of tour cycling at the peak of their game. Eddie Merckx, Roger de Vlaeminck and Freddy Maertens were all world-conquering talents when they competed in 1976 race.

Thu 30 JulGood Shepherd Studios

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ARCO

ARCO 2026 | Dir Ugo Bienvenu | USA | 88 min In 2075, 10-year-old Iris sees a mysterious boy in a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky. Arco comes from a distant, idyllic future where time travel is possible. Iris takes Arco in and will do whatever it takes to help him return home. This Oscar and BAFTA nominated hand-drawn animation is an uplifting film full of colour and excitement. “Director Bienvenu… has crafted a family film that’s offbeat and full of heart” (Time Out) Family Film Club in partnership with Croydon Family Hubs. Thursday 30 July at 11.00am Get Tickets

Thu 30 Jul12:00David Lean Cinema

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