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King Crimson is a band that people literally are dying to be in. In the Court of the Crimson King is a dark, comic film for anyone who wonders whether it is worth sacrificing everything for just a single moment of transcendence.

For over 50 years Robert Fripp, also famous for his work with Bowie and Eno, has overseen a unique creative environment in which freedom and responsibility conspire to place extraordinary demands on the band’s members – only alleviated by the applause of an audience whose adoration threatens to make their lives even harder. It’s a rewarding and perilous space in which the extraordinary is possible, nothing is certain, and not everyone survives intact…

“A rollicking workplace comedy” Guardian ★★★★

“As good as rock documentaries get” Variety

“Toby Amies’s fascinating documentary gets right inside the exacting world of Robert Fripp and co as they approach their 50th anniversary” Observer ★★★★

“This elegant, intimate, funny and surprisingly moving film covers every aspect of the group — from its thorny interpersonal history to the almost religious loyalty it inspires in fans — and lays out exactly what makes Crimson such a singular and enduring musical force.” Rolling Stone

Directed by Toby Amies
1hr 25 mins // UK 2022

From Nintendo and Illumination comes The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros!

A Brooklyn plumber travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find his brother and save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.

“Silly, earnest fun” ★★★ The i

Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Voiced by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy
1hr 32 mins // US 2023

From Nintendo and Illumination comes The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Join us for these two special preview screenings, where you’ll get to see this brand new movie for the first time!

A Brooklyn plumber travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find his brother and save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.
A stellar cast including Chris Pratt as Mario and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach.

Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Voiced by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy
1hr 32 mins // US 2023

How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan.

As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.

“A fun, big-hearted blend of culture.” Metro ★★★★

“Jemima Khan’s big-hearted debut is proof British romcoms aren’t dead” Independent ★★★★

Directed by Shekhar Kapur
With Lily James, Shazad Latif, Emma Thompson
1hr 49 mins // UK 2023

Based on the popular board game, this comedy classic begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors – Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard.

When Boddy turns up murdered, everyone’s a suspect, and together they try to figure out who is the killer…

The crazy story of how Clue went from forgotten flop, to cult triumph!

*Food will be served from 6.45pm. The film will start at 7.30pm

Directed by Jonathan Lynn
1hr 36 mins // US 1985

The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom follows the life of Jimmy Lai — from a 12-year-old child fleeing from the oppression of Maoist revolutionaries, to a simple textile labourer in Hong Kong to then the owner of fashion brand, Giordano, and later, the guardian of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong as founder of Apple Daily. The movie chronicles Jimmy’s story of heroic sacrifice as he marched alongside millions of his fellow Hong Kongers in defence of freedom and democracy which led to his own arrest and imprisonment. Through his own testimony as well as exclusive interviews with diplomats, citizen activists, scholars, and friends from across the globe, the audience shall see before them a Jimmy Lai who is truly a symbol of the freedom movement.

Official Selection:

Hong Kong Indie Film Festival 2022
Pula Film Festival 2022
Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival 2022
St. Louis International Film Festival 2022
Anthem Libertarian Film Festival 2022
Prague Human Rights Festival 2022

United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom / 2022 / Colour / 73 mins / In English and Cantonese
Producers: Stephen Barrows, Ron Holwerda, Cort Langeland, and Robert Sirico

Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighbourhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant friendship develops with his new neighbours. Little by little, Otto undergoes a subtle transformation…but is he really capable of change?

Directed by Marc Forster
With Tom Hanks
2hrs 6 mins // US 2022

As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day Love? shows us a glimpse into the world of survivors of this hidden form of abuse by using the voices of many millions of women to portray the voice of “Woman”. The film articulates the silent voices of Domestic Abuse, describing not just the dark world they inhabit, but the shafts of light that bring a sense of hope.

A powerful film like no other, this WILL save lives.

Produced, written and starring Samantha Beckinsale, directed by Jason Figgis of Figgis West Productions, and co – produced with October Eleven Pictures and Simon W. Golding.

Presented by WeRHere and Gedling Borough Council for International Women’s Day 2023.

A TV star, a chief inspector: abuse survivors look the world in the eye in remarkable project | Domestic violence | The Guardian

1 hr 21 mins // UK 2022

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure.

“Eccentric, soulful, joyous, dark and very, very blue.” Empire ★★★★★

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture

Directed by James Cameron
With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana
3hr 12 mins // US 2022

From acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

“Brendan Fraser seals his comeback in a sensational film of rare compassion” Telegraph ★★★★★

“A film with a very big heart” Independent ★★★★

Winner of 2 Academy Awards including Best Actor (Fraser)

Directed by Darren Aronofsky
With Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins
1hr 57 mins // US 2022