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Conclave

Thriller M120 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -
- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Telluride Film Festival -


From Oscar-winning director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave is a riveting religious thriller that follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope.

Based on the international best-seller by Robert Harris, Conclave centres on Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Conclave is packed with twists, turns and revelations, brought to life by an astonishing supporting cast including Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini - all at the top of their game.

Having received universal acclaim from its recent premiere at Telluride Film Festival, Conclave simply cannot be missed at this year’s Festival. Book your tickets now to see this incredible acting achievement from one of Britain’s finest thespians - a performance that’s already generating awards season buzz.

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini

Directed by: Edward Berger

Screenings

23rd October | 7.00pm Book

9th November | 8.30pm Book

We Live in Time

Drama, Romance M108 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -

Oscar nominees Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh deliver beautifully nuanced performances in this creatively structured romance drama from BAFTA-winning director John Crowley (Brooklyn, The Goldfinch).

Tobias (Garfield) and Almut’s (Pugh) relationship has never had a dull moment. Since meeting after Almut accidentally ran over Tobias with her car, their time together has been chock-full of striking scenarios.

Audiences will experience Tobias and Almut’s past, present and future collide in a story told across three distinct phases in the couple’s lives.

As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, Tobias and Almut must learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken.

Pugh is breathtaking as a young woman trying to balance personal relationships with professional ambitions, while Garfield gives a career-best performance as a recent divorcée slowly revealing a deep well of intense emotion.

The powerhouse duo guarantee that the intricately told We Live in Time is a Festival must-see.

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh

Directed by: John Crowley

Screenings

27th October | 3.30pm Book

3rd November | 3.30pm Book

The Return

Drama, Historical M116 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -

Reunited for the first time since The English Patient, Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in this gritty retelling of Odysseus' return home from war.

After 20 years away, Odysseus (Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognisable. The King has finally returned home but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

His beloved wife Penelope (Binoche) is now a prisoner in her own home, hounded by her many ambitious suitors to choose a new husband, a new king. Their son Telemachus, who has grown up fatherless, is facing death at the hands of the suitors who see him as an obstacle in their relentless pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom.

Odysseus has changed too. Scarred by his experience of war, he is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember. But he is forced to face his past in order to rediscover the strength needed to save his family and win back the love he has lost.

You won't want to miss two of the greatest actors of their generation take on Homer's classic tale in The Return.

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer

Directed by: Uberto Pasolini
 

Screenings

28th October | 3.30pm Book

3rd November | 1.00pm Book

Bird

Drama TBC119 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Festival de Cannes -

Renowned English filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Wuthering Heights, American Honey) marries fantasy and reality in this moving coming-of-age tale.

Twelve-year-old Bailey (played by talented newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn) and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent.

Soon to be marrying his new girlfriend, Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey’s mother lives with a violent, cruel man.

Bailey seeks attention and adventure elsewhere, often retreating to the open fields on the outskirts of her hometown. It is here she is able to connect with herself and nature.

While on one of these walks, Bailey has a deeply meaningful encounter with the mysterious figure Bird (Franz Rogowski, A Hidden Life).

Bailey and Bird form a strong bond through their shared position as outsiders, helping the fledgling teen to confront her difficult home life.

Tackling themes such as identity, sexism, loneliness, and class struggle, Bird is a compelling, ultimately joyous ode to the wondrous transition from childhood to adolescence.

Starring: Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams

Directed by: Andrea Arnold

 

Screenings

8th November | 6.00pm Book

Firebrand

Drama M121 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Festival de Cannes -

In blood-soaked Tudor England, Katherine Parr (Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander), the sixth and last wife of King Henry VIII (Jude Law), is named Regent while tyrant Henry is fighting overseas.

Katherine has done everything she can to push for a new future based on her radical Protestant beliefs. On Henry's return, she finds herself fighting for her own survival as conspiracy spreads through the palace.

Everyone holds their breath; for the queen to slip up, and for Henry to take her head like his wives before.

With the hope for a future free of tyranny at risk, will Katherine submit to the inevitable for the sake of King and country?

Featuring riveting performances from Vikander and Law, Firebrand “rescues an inspiring woman from history’s footnotes” (Hollywood Reporter).

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan

Directed by: Karim Aïnouz

Screenings

5th November | 6.00pm Book

9th November | 6.00pm Book

Widow Clicquot

Drama M91 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -

Based on the New York Times best-selling biography, Widow Clicquot is a visually impressive tale of resilience that leaves a pleasing aftertaste on the palette.

The film tells the true story of the “Grande Dame of Champagne,” Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (Haley Bennett, Cyrano) who, at the age of 20, became Madame Clicquot after marrying the scion of a winemaking family.

Though their marriage was arranged, a timeless love blossomed between the Grande Dame and her unconventional, erratic husband, François (Tom Sturridge, The Boat That Rocked).

After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together.

Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great entrepreneurs.

Widow Clicquot is a toast to the perseverance of unshakeable women.

Starring: Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley

Directed by: Thomas Napper

Screenings

26th October | 6.15pm Book

10th November | 2.45pm Book

The Salt Path

Drama M115 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -

Based on the Sunday Times best-seller by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor (Gillian Anderson) and Moth (Jason Isaacs) Winn’s 630 mile trek along the beautiful but rugged English coast, from Dorset to Somerset.

After losing their home and livelihood, Raynor and Moth make the desperate decision to keep walking in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance.

With depleted resources and only a tent and the bare essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.

This is a strikingly cinematic tale of a couple braving the elements, brought to life by two incredible actors. This is Anderson and Isaacs as you’ve never seen them before, conveying physical exhaustion on their faces as much as their bodies.

The Salt Path is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home and how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

Starring: Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, James Lance

Directed by: Marianne Elliott

Screenings

25th October | 6.00pm Book

1st November | 6.00pm Book

10th November | 5.00pm Book

Lies We Tell

Drama, Period Drama R1688 minutes

The daunting, rambling estate of Knowl is no home for a young woman on her own, and certainly not for Maud (Agnes O’Casey, The Miracle Club) - just 18 years old. Freshly burdened with the sudden death of her father, and granted inheritance to his entire estate when she comes of age at 21, Maud is alone, unschooled in the ways of society, and vulnerable. The wolves begin to circle…

In a bewildering turn of events, Uncle Silas (David Wilmot, The Guard) is revealed as Maud’s guardian in her father’s will. A pariah of ‘society’, he is infamous for being a callous and uncaring man.

Silas is furious at being denied his ‘rightful’ inheritance, and in a world designed to constrain women, deploys society’s most underhand weapons to bend Maud to his will.

As family secrets are uncovered, Maud discovers and reclaims her fledgling independence.

Lies We Tell is a chilling and atmospheric gothic tour de force, featuring a star making turn from Agnes O’Casey.

Winner of 3 Irish Film & Television awards - Best Director, Best Script and Best Actress.

Starring: Agnes O’Casey, David Wilmot

Directed by: Lisa Mulcahy

Screenings

29th October | 6.00pm Book

American Star

Action, Mystery, Thriller R16107 minutes

Ian McShane brings his brooding star power and presence to this gritty, intelligent and entertaining action thriller.

Wilson (McShane), an assassin on final assignment arrives in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands to kill a man he has never met.

Shortly after arriving, plans change as the target is delayed.  Preferring to stay in Fuertaventura rather than return to London, Wilson finds himself drawn to the island, the people, and a ghostly shipwreck.

During the improvised holiday for the Englishman, Wilson forges unlikely connections with Max - a ten-year-old staying at the same hotel with his parents - and Gloria - a young woman who works at a bar in town.

When the target finally arrives on the island, Wilson’s world has shifted. He came to kill a man who he had never laid eyes on. That was simple. Now, nothing will be.

Starring: Ian McShane, Thomas Kretschmann, Nora Arnezeder

Directed by: Gonzalo López-Gallego

Screenings

24th October | 6.00pm Book

Tarrac

Drama M95 minutes Irish with English Subtitles

Aoife Ni Bhraoin (Kelly Gough, Broadchurch) returns home to help her father Brendan ‘The Bear’ O’Briain (Lorcan Cranitch, Róise & Frank) in his recovery from a heart attack.

During this time, Aoife faces the grief of her mother’s death that she hasn’t dealt with until now. Aoife reacquaints with a group of rowers and this all-female team, who against the odds, take on a high stakes Naomhóg rowing competition.

Tarrac is a drama set at the edge of the world, the coastlines and sea of the Dingle peninsula. A place of wild geography, where the weather and the people have a mind of their own.

Tarrac has warmth and a sense of place. An intimate character study of a woman who through a sporting passion finally manages acceptance and love.

Laced with humour, heart break and exciting action set against the stunning landscapes and seas of the Kerry Gaeltacht, Tarrac is about daring to care again and learning the power of forgiveness.

Starring: Kelly Gough, Lorcan Cranitch, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

Directed by: Declan Recks
 

Screenings

30th October | 6.00pm Book

The Radleys

Comedy TBC115 minutes

Based on the best-selling novel by Matt Haig, and co-written by comedian Jo Brand, The Radleys is a scarily relatable black comedy with a bite.

The Radleys are an ordinary family, or at least that’s what the neighbours think. No one would suspect that behind all of this, the Radleys hold a dark secret… they are vampires.

Only parents Helen (Kelly Macdonald) and Peter (Damian Lewis) know about the family’s true nature. They are ‘abstainers’, vampires who choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings.

Their teenagers, vegan Clara and lovesick Rowan, have no idea, until one evening Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and her bloodthirsty instincts take over, forcing her parents to finally reveal the truth.

With these revelations, Rowan begins to question his own identity. The temptation to try his first taste of blood only grows stronger with the arrival of Uncle Will (also played by Lewis), Peter’s twin brother.

A practicing vampire, Will pulls back the curtain on his vampiric life of hedonism and freedom. Will is all swagger and sex appeal, and his presence throws the whole family off their axis, unleashing suppressed desires for parents and teens alike.

Can the family continue to hold back their hidden bloodlust, or will they give in to their true nature?

Starring: Damian Lewis, Kelly Macdonald

Directed by: Euros Lyn

Screenings

7th November | 6.00pm Book

Chuck Chuck Baby

Comedy R13102 minutes

- OFFICIAL SELECTION: Toronto International Film Festival -

Chuck Chuck Baby
is a film of love, loss and music set amongst the falling feathers of a chicken factory.

Set in present day industrial North Wales, Helen (Louise Brealey, Sherlock) spends her nights packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure Gwen (Sorcha Cusack, Father Brown).

Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne (Annabel Scholey, Split). They were the objects of the other’s unspoken teenage passions twenty years ago. One night, encouraged by Helen, Joanne starts a playful wooing game that re-awakens their youthful feelings.

As they fall in love and lust, Helen’s zest for life returns but Joanne feels the walls closing in as she faces something much darker from her past, and Helen’s painful memories cause her to flee.

Separated and alone, will both women reflect on their unfulfilled chance to break their barriers and allow love to win?

Book your tickets now for this bittersweet, cathartic rush of a romantic comedy-drama.

Starring: Louise Brealey, Annabel Scholey, Sorcha Cusack

Directed by: Janis Pugh

Screenings

6th November | 6.00pm Book

blur: To the End

Documentary M104 minutes

This revealing documentary follows the unique relationship of four friends - and bandmates of three decades - as they came together in early 2023 to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. Featuring performances of their most iconic songs, footage of the band in the studio and life on the road, blur: To the End is an intimate moment in time with this most enduring of English bands, who have been at the heart of British culture for over three decades.

Starring: Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree

Directed by: Toby L.

Screenings

2nd November | 6.15pm Book

blur: Live at Wembley Stadium

Concert M128 minutes

Once you’ve seen the documentary, you can't miss the concert! blur: Live at Wembley Stadium is a cinematic two-hour concert film, immortalising their historic 2023 show. This unforgettable performance saw blur perform their iconic and much-loved songs for 150,000 fans in a transcendent, once-in-a-generation performance that delivered a sweep of ecstatic 5 star reviews. This is your chance to see the epic reunion of the best of Britpop on the big screen.

Starring: Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree

Directed by: Toby L.

Screenings

2nd November | 8.30pm Book

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