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London, September 3rd, 1939. The world is on the brink of war.

In his final days, Sigmund Freud, a recent escapee with his daughter from the Nazi regime, receives a visit from the formidable Oxford Don C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia). On this day, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century intimately engage in a monumental session over the belief in the future of mankind and the existence of God.

“Anthony Hopkins is impeccable” Times ★★★★

Directed by Matt Brown
With Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode
1hrs 49 mins | UK/US 2023

Daniel Gordon’s feature documentary Strike: An Uncivil War tells the story of the Battle of Orgreave, the most violent confrontation between Miners and Police during the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike in Great Britain.

The year-long Miners’ Strike was the most divisive and violent industrial dispute that Britain has ever witnessed. Using powerful personal testimony, previously hidden government documents and a treasure trove of never-seen-before archive material, Strike follows the events at Orgreave, which took place on 18th June 1984.

The Miners’ Strike cut right to the heart of Britain’s social and political consciousness. It was about more than the economics of coal mines and encompassed regionality, class, community, masculinity, the role of women, relationships, marriage and family. The conflict spread across the land – from south east England, the Midlands and the North, to the coalfields of Wales and Scotland.

We are now told that the outcome changed Britain for good. In reality, there were perhaps no winners; Britain was left even more divided, and deep questions remain unanswered.

Witness at first hand the stories and recollections of the people on the front lines of this incredible moment in time, which split communities and the nation in two, and whose ripples still resonate to this very day.

“This is a tough, valuable, forthright film” Guardian ★★★★

These screenings will include a recorded Q&A featuring…

Chris Peace – Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Kate Flannery – Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Kevin Horne – former miner
Ian Mitchell – former miner
Daniel Gordon – director

Alba Rosa is the story of Grace following the death of her husband Carter in a terrorist attack while on holiday aboard. The couple were due to sell and leave their large old generational home to retire and travel.

Now Grace is alone she sinks into depression, pushing away her son, her slightly overbearing but well-meaning neighbour and her therapist. As Grace finally starts to process through the five stages of grief, will she finally come to acceptance, reconcile with her son and leave the house behind?

“Based on a true story and with a duration of just over an hour, this feature is a deep commentary about grief and isolation” ★★★★ UK Film Review

Directed by Bogdan Radu
With Nicola Wright
69 mins // UK 2024

We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning, sharing food and film.

Each month in the Bonington Theatre, we will meet at 10.30am for a 2-hour exploration workshop (discussions, exercises, some role play and improvisation for those brave enough!) examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of a particular film. There will be a light buffet style lunch provided for those with the appropriate ticket or you can bring your own lunch. Teas, coffees and drinks will be available to buy before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.

Tuesday 25^th June – The Fall Guy (15) 

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?

From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy.

“Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt deliver a blast of pure high-wire showmanship” Telegraph ★★★★

“Delightful action comedy” Guardian ★★★★

Directed by David Leitch
With Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
N.B. The film is 2hrs 4 mins so will finish at 3.34pm

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?

From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy.

“Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt deliver a blast of pure high-wire showmanship” Telegraph ★★★★

“Delightful action comedy” Guardian ★★★★

Directed by David Leitch
With Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
2hrs 4 mins // US 2024

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film The Dead Don’t Hurt!

In a frontier town run by corrupt forces, fiercely independent Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps) embarks on a relationship with the passionate, hard working Holger Olsen (Viggo Mortensen) but it’s one that leads to danger for them both.

With the threat of the Civil War looming, their future becomes uncertain when Holger decides to fight for the Union, leaving Vivienne on her own to face the dangerous threats of the corrupt mayor (Danny Huston), the power hungry ranch owner (Garret Dillahunt) and the rancher’s violent son (Solly McLeod). From writer director Viggo Mortensen comes a powerful new western about love and survival that is both epic and intimate.

“Love blossoms amid violence in Viggo Mortensen’s western” Guardian ★★★★

*This film contains sexual assault.

Tickets to The Dead Don’t Hurt are completely free and available now through the link 🔗

Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with regular free tickets.