Lee
(M)
Oscar winner Kate Winslet stars in this fascinating portrait of the great American war correspondent Lee Miller, whose singular talent and ferocious tenacity gave us some of the 20th century's most indelible images.
The Critic
(M)
In the film set in 1934 London, McKellen plays Jimmy Erskine, the most feared drama critic in town—with Arterton as Nina Land, the actress determined to win his favor. When Jimmy finds himself in the crosshairs of his newspaper's new owner, David Brooke (Strong), Nina becomes entangled in a dangerous web of blackmail, deceit and murder.
Here
(M)
From the reunited director, writer, and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, screenplay by Eric Roth & Zemeckis and told much in the style of the acclaimed graphic novel by Richard McGuire on which it is based, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in a tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all of which happen right Here.
Kneecap
(R16)
When a Belfast schoolteacher crashes into the orbit of two unpredictable and raucous best-friends, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other.
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh leap onto the screen to play themselves in this heightened comedy-drama about the anarchic group, Kneecap, who become unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue.
Armed with a blend of native Irish and English verses and furious, politically charged rhymes, the trio must overcome police, paramilitaries and politicians trying to silence their defiant ketamine-fuelled sound. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic, also starring Michael Fassbender, KNEECAP is a rollicking trip into the meaning of pure defiance.
A Different Man
(M)
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Boasting stellar performances by Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson.
The Apprentice
(R16)
The Apprentice is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire. It charts a young Donald Trump's ascent to power through a Faustian deal with the influential right-wing lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn.
Venom: The Last Dance
(M)
In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.
Venom: The Last Dance stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach and Stephen Graham. The film is directed by Kelly Marcel from a screenplay she wrote, based on a story by Hardy and Marcel. The film is produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy and Hutch Parker.
The Substance
(R16)
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it's called The Substance. It changed my life. With The Substance, you can generate another you: younger, more beautiful, more perfect. You just have to share time - one week for one, one week for the other. A perfect balance of seven days each... Easy right? If you respect the balance... What could possibly go wrong?
Worlds Greatest Stage Musicals - The Phantom Of The Opera - The Musical
(PG)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars. To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They are joined by a supporting cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.
Met Opera 2024-25: Les Contes D'hoffmann
(M)
Offenbach's fantastical opera kicks off the 2024-25 season, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta to complete Hoffmann's trio of lovers. Marco Armiliato conducts Bartlett Sher's evocative production, which also features American bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and Russian mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her company debut as Nicklausse.
BIFF24 American Star
(R16)
Wilson (Ian McShane, Lovejoy), an assassin arrives in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck.
BIFF24 Widow Clicquot
(M)
Based on the New York Times best-selling biography, Widow Clicquot tells the true story of the "Grande Dame of Champagne," Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin 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. 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.
BIFF24 Poison
(M)
Based on the acclaimed play by Lot Vekemans, Poison follows estranged couple Lucas (Tim Roth, Pulp Fiction) and Edith (Trine Dyrholm, Mary & George), who haven't seen each other in ten years. Prompted by a mysterious summons from Edith, the couple reunite at a tragic location from their past. As their brief but intense meeting unfolds, Lucas and Edith revisit their shared past, bringing simmering pain and resentments to the surface. But these reflections also remind the pair of the cherished intimacies and love they once shared.
BIFF24 Lies We Tell
(R16)
Ireland, 1864. An orphaned teenage heiress finds herself forced to embrace the dark legacy of her family when she becomes the ward of an uncle who's determined to marry her off. A subversive take on J.S. Le Fanu's gothic sensation novel.
BIFF24 Chuck Chuck Baby
(R13)
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 a surprising turn with Joanne (Annabel Scholey, Split) return; they were the objects of the other's secret teenage passions.
BIFF24 Timestalker
(R13)
Follow hapless heroine Agnes through time as she repeatedly falls for the wrong guy, dies a grim death, gets reincarnated a century later, before meeting him again and starting the cycle anew. Agnes' only hope in avoiding this violent fate is by finally reaching spiritual enlightenment; but how can she ever wise up when she's destined to be a fool for love? Some lessons are just too hard to learn in one lifetime...
BIFF24 The Return
(M)
After 20 years away, Odysseus (Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king finds much has changed since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife, Penelope (Binoche), is a prisoner in her own home and hounded to choose a new husband. Their son faces death at the hands of suitors who see him as an obstacle in their pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. Odysseus is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember, but he must face his past to save his family.
BIFF24 High & Low - John Galliano
(M)
Directed by Academy-Award winner Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), High & Low - John Galliano delves into the captivating and complex life of the flamboyant and iconoclastic head designer at Dior, John Galliano, who soared to unimaginable heights before experiencing a public downfall that shattered his career. The documentary explores the dichotomy of Galliano's persona. It showcases his artistic genius as one of the most important fashion designers in history, alongside his struggles with addiction. The film features intimate interviews with Galliano himself, offering a rare glimpse into his perspective and search for redemption. It also features candid interviews from renowned figures in the fashion world such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Anna Wintour and Sidney Toledano, providing a multifaceted understanding of Galliano's impact on the fashion industry.
BIFF24 Merchant Ivory The Documentary
(M)
Merchant Ivory is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory (Oscar-winning writer of Call Me By Your Name), and producer Ismail Merchant. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory's Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture. As well as watching this fascinating insight into the collaboration behind such classics, don't miss the chance to revisit their acclaimed works Howards End and The Remains of the Day.
BIFF24 Four Letters Of Love
(M)
Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter star in this Irish romance based on Niall Williams' best-selling novel and directed by Polly Steele. Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.
BIFF24 The Problem With People
(M)
The Problem with People, set in beautifully lush Irish countryside, is a heartwarming comedy about family, world peace... and sheep. Honouring his father's last wish to reunite with the American side of his family, Irishman Ciáran (Colm Meaney, Layer Cake) calls his cousin, Barry (Paul Reiser, Mad About You), out of the blue with the offer for him to visit his homeland.
BIFF24 blur: To The End
(M)
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.
Sanjuro - 4K Restoration
(PG)
Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
BIFF24 Tarrac
(M)
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.
BIFF24 We Live In Time
(M)
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
BIFF24 The Radleys
(M)
The Radleys are an ordinary family who hold a dark secret... they are abstaining vampires. As if being a teenager wasn't bad enough, bloodthirsty instincts take over the teens of the family revealing the terrifying truth and opening the door for an extended family member to re-enter and upend The Radleys' once perfect slice of suburbia. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis (A Spy Among Friends, Homeland) playing a dual role alongside Emmy winner Kelly Macdonald (Operation Mincemeat, No Country for Old Men). Based on a critically acclaimed novel by best-selling author Matt Haig (The Midnight Library, A Boy Called Christmas).
BIFF24 Made In England
(M)
Drawing on a rich array of archive material, Scorsese explores in full the collaboration between the Englishman Powell and the Hungarian Pressburger - two romantics and idealists, who thrived in the face of adversity during World War II but were eventually brought low by the film industry of the 1950's. Scorsese celebrates their ability to create "subversive commercial movies" and describes how deeply their films have influenced his own work.
BIFF24 Wilding
(PG)
Based on Isabella Tree's best-selling memoir by the same name, the visually stunning documentary Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, 400-year-old estate. Isabella and husband Charlie Burrell battle entrenched tradition, and dare to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding projects in Europe. With footage captured over a number of years, this lovingly crafted breath of fresh air will let audiences witness nature flourish like they've never seen before.
BIFF24 The Remains Of The Day
(G)
In 1993, Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson reunited with the acclaimed Merchant Ivory filmmaking team for this extraordinary and moving story of blind devotion and repressed love. Based on the best-selling novel by Novel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro, the film follows head butler Stevens (Hopkins), whose world of manners and decorum is tested by the arrival of housekeeper Miss Kenton (Thompson). A smart, elegant continuation of the Merchant ivory cinematic celebration - restored in 4K.
BIFF24 The Stones And Brian Jones
(M)
Nick Broomfield's engrossing new documentary The Stones and Brian Jones uncovers the true story and legacy of Brian Jones, the founder and creative genius of The Rolling Stones. As a schoolboy aged 14, Nick Broomfield met Brian Jones, by chance, on a train. Brian was at the height of his success, with the world at his feet, yet just six years later he would be dead. This documentary looks at the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in those formative years. It explores the iconoclastic freedom and exuberance of the 60s, a time of intergenerational conflict and sexual turmoil which reflects on where we are today. Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archival footage released for the first time, The Stones and Brian Jones explores the creative musical genius of Jones, key to the success of the band, and uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest rock & roll band in the world was left behind in the shadows of history.
Runt
(PG)
Craig Silvey's beloved best-selling novel leaps onto the big screen in a charming new Australian family movie.
RUNT is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities. In a bid to save their family farm, the two aspire to compete in the Agility Course Championships at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London, whilst overcoming hurdles, obstacles, and nefarious villains.
The all-Australian ensemble cast includes Jai Courtney, Jack Thompson, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Genevieve Lemon, and features newcomers Lilly LeTorre and RUNT.
Ikiru - 4K Restoration
(PG)
A 4K digital restoration of Akira Kurosawa's moving 1952 classic Ikiru. Two shows only! A terminally ill Tokyo bureaucrat, facing the inevitability of his own death, embarks on a profound quest to find meaning in his final days. Abandoning the monotony of his former life, he dedicates himself to creating a public park, hoping to leave a lasting legacy and achieve a sense of purpose before it's too late. "Ikiru is a well-acted and deeply moving humanist tale about a man facing his own mortality, one of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's most intimate films."
Throne Of Blood - 4K Restoration
(M)
A war-hardened general, egged on by his ambitious wife, works to fulfill a prophecy that he would become lord of Spider's Web Castle.
The Hidden Fortress - 4K Restoration
(PG)
Lured by gold, two greedy peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general.
BIFF24 The Salt Path
(M)
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.
BIFF24 blur: Live At Wembley Stadium
(M)
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.
BIFF24 Howards End
(PG)
Nominated for nine Oscars and winning three at the 1993 Academy Awards, this dazzling adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel has cemented itself as a classic of the genre. Set in Edwardian England, class distinctions and troubled relations affect the relationships between two families and the ownership of a cherished British estate known as Howards End. Returning to cinemas for this year's Festival, now is your chance to see this acclaimed masterwork on the big screen, newly restored in 4K.
Rashomon - 2K Restoration
(M)
The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter.
Yojimbo - 4K Restoration
(M)
A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.
Red Beard - 2K Restoration
(M)
A testament to the goodness of humankind, Akira Kurosawa's Red Beard (Akahige) chronicles the tumultuous relationship between an arrogant young doctor and a compassionate clinic director. Toshiro Mifune, in his last role for Kurosawa, gives a powerhouse performance as the dignified yet empathic director who guides his pupil to maturity, teaching the embittered intern to appreciate the lives of his destitute patients. Perfectly capturing the look and feel of 19th-century Japan, Kurosawa weaves a fascinating tapestry of time, place, and emotion.
High And Low - 4K Restoration
(M)
An executive of a shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped and held for ransom.
Saturday Night
(M)
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television - and culture - forever. Directed by Jason Reitman, written by Gil Kenan & Reitman and told in real time, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn't, we count down the minutes until we hear those famous words…
Godzilla 1954 4K
(PG)
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Yemani soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Godzilla Minus One Minus Color
(M)
In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive... let alone fight back?
Godzilla Minus One
(M)
In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive... let alone fight back?
BIFF24 Conclave
(M)
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.
BIFF24 Firebrand
(M)
In Tudor England, Katherine Parr reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the tyrannical King Henry VIII. Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given her predecessors are either vanquished, beheaded or dead. Perceived as a threat by Henry's courtiers, they start to cast doubts about her fidelity and turn the increasingly paranoid king against her.
BIFF24 Hard Truths
(M)
Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous study of family and the thorny ties that bind us. Reunited with Leigh for the first time since multiple Oscar-nominated Secrets and Lies, the astonishing Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Pansy, a woman wracked by fear, tormented by afflictions, and prone to raging tirades against her husband, son, and anyone who looks her way. Meanwhile, her easygoing younger sister, played by Michele Austin (Another Year), is a single mother with a life as different from Pansy's as their clashing temperaments - brimming with communal warmth from her salon clients and daughters alike. This expansive film from a master dramatist takes us into the intensities of kinship, duty, and the most enduring of human mysteries: that even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, we still find ways to love those we call family.