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An unconventional setting that illuminates aspects of Hong Kong culture in speaking to all of us, believers or otherwise, about the nature of life and death. It made us laugh and cry. An excellent cast brought the characters vividly to life.

A beautifully shot story of one family's vision for healing the dying landscapes of their farm. The portrayal of the remarkable ability of our land to heal itself inspired us with hope for the future.

An extraordinary true story of the courage of Eunice Paiva in this tale about a mother reinventing herself to protect her family. Her resourcefulness and dignity are sensitively portrayed by Golden Globe winning Fernanda Torres.

Farcical scenarios ensue when a son tries everything to protect his ailing mother from discovering the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Reunification of Germany. This is a funny, sad, intelligent and entertaining comedy drama.

Visionary Mexican Physics teacher, Sergio, uses radical teaching methods to encourage his class to think for themselves. His character is engaging, passionate and he is completely committed to the wellbeing of his pupils in challenging circumstances.

Munich Olympics 1972 and an American sports TV crew must adapt to shooting live coverage of the unfolding hostage story. An unusual and gripping true story which presents the surreal challenges of a hostage situation.

A young man believes he can fool his grandmother into leaving all her money to him, but he finds she's a much harder nut to crack than he thought. We loved this heartfelt journey with its insights into Thai family life.

Bubbly, Live Music and Gala Night

Our annual gala includes bubbly and nibbles on arrival, live music and a fantastic comedy film with the incomparable pairing of Hugh Jackman and Meg Ryan.

Tickets £10 (for both members and non-members).

Nina and Madeleine have secretly shared their lives for over 20 years, but without Madeleine’s family knowing. When Madeleine becomes paralysed after a stroke, how can Nina continue to be part of Madeleine’s life? A dire situation unfolds in a touching and heartwarming story.

Jean-Do wakes in hospital after suffering a stroke which has left all but one eye paralysed. Learning to communicate by blinking, he decides to fulfil his pre-injury pledge of writing a book. A moving portrayal of a man’s indomitable will to communicate.

Zak is a young man with Down syndrome who escapes his care home. He meets outlaw Tyler, who helps him on his journey. When carer Eleanor finds them, will she return Zak or join them? The reality of adult life with a learning disability explored charmingly in this buddy movie.

Following a terrorist attack on a bistro, Mia is struggling with her trauma. Unable to recall the events of the night, she returns to the bistro where she meets and befriends fellow survivors, while tracing one unknown person who helped her on the night. Powerful and quietly compelling.

African American classical pianist Don Shirley hires nightclub bouncer Tony Vallelonga to drive him on a concert tour of the deep south, armed with “The Negro Motorist Green Book” guide to travel during segregation. Poignant moments in a feel-good road movie.

Following the travels of Agnes Varda, the French film director, and JR, the French photographer and street artist, as they travel around France capturing images and displaying them as huge murals. A beguiling art journey full of humour, warmth and quirkiness.

After thefts from the staff room, Carla is pressured to find which of her students is culpable. She instead videos the staff room revealing an adult is guilty. However, with Carla under investigation for breaking privacy laws, the situation soon degenerates. Beautifully acted, this is a tense thriller.

Duped out of $10,000 by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, and ignored by the police, Thelma decides to set off and get her money back. With the help of her friend Ben and a gun, will she succeed? An unstoppable 93-year-old on a ‘Mission Impossible’.

Seydou and Moussa dream of escaping poverty in Senegal. Illegally travelling to Europe, they avoid prison only to be taken hostage by Libyan rebels. After escaping slavery, Seydou is forced to captain a refugee boat to Italy. A stirring and gripping modern migration odyssey.

Ila wants to be loved by her husband. Saajan just wants to be left alone. A mistaken delivery of Ila’s lunchbox intended for her husband to Saajan leads to a relationship that helps them both find new life. Questions whether you can fall in love with someone you’ve never met.

Renowned film director Lola is hired to produce a film which focuses on two estranged brothers played by distinguished actors Félix and Iván. Through increasingly bizarre tests, Félix and Iván’s rivalry becomes evident. A hilarious skewering of the movie making business.

Ellen and her sister Inger are on a coach trip to Paris. Inger announces that she suffers with schizophrenia to the group. While some are supportive, others are discriminatory. But has Inger got a hidden agenda? Will make you laugh and cry but most of all will make you think.

Accomplished cook Eugénie has worked for chef Dodin for 20 years. Over time, their relationship has grown to romance. However, will Eugénie commit to Dodin? His solution is to start cooking for her. Sumptuous, sensual and impossible to resist.

The Serbian army takes over the town of Srebrenica in Bosnia, 1995. Local UN translator Aida and her family seek shelter in the UN camp. With massacre looming, what choices can Aida make to save her family? An anti-war, tense psycho-thriller set in a deeply human context.

Filmmaker Zoe documents her childhood friend Kaz's arranged marriage. While Kaz has opted for a traditional journey to find partnership, Zoe’s dating app approach leaves her unfulfilled. Can Zoe learn something from this? A feel-good multicultural rom-com with depth.

Samuel is found dead from a fall from the second floor of the chalet where he lives with his wife Sandra and son Daniel. Sandra is suspected of murder and the trial places great strain on the mother-son relationship. This extremely well-constructed drama will keep you guessing.