This is a black & white film still from THE NATURAL HISTORY OF DESTRUCTION dir Sergey Loznitsa, 2022. It shows a woman walking past burning buildings, her face covered by a scarf to protect her from the smoke.

SCREEN GUIDE: What’s on in London this week [02 to 08 JUN 2023]

Our RADIANT CIRCUS guide to what’s on in London this week across DIY, indie & alternative cinema, including one-off screen events, film seasons, film festivals & new releases.

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TOKEN HOMO presents a sensational fourth season of BAR TRASH at Genesis Cinema & Rule Zero – BOOKING NOW!!

UK Premiere: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF DESTRUCTION d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2022 + Q&A with the director at Bertha DocHouse (08 JUN 19:00) / Part of WITNESSING HISTORY: FILMS BY SERGEI LOZNITSA.

“Inspired by W.G. Sebald’s book of the same title and based on WWII archival footage, the film puts forward the questions: is it morally acceptable to use the civilian population as a means of war? Is it possible to justify mass destruction for the sake of higher “moral” ideals? These questions remain as relevant today as they were 80 years ago, and their urgency is tragically manifested in current political events.”

FRIDAY 02 JUN

  • Experiment 6 short film programme at Whirled Cinema (02 JUN 19:30).
  • REALITY d. Tina Satter, 2023 + Q&A with the director at Curzon Soho (02 JUN 18:20).
  • XANADU d. Robert Greenwald, 1980 at The Garden Cinema (02 JUN 21:00).

SATURDAY 03 JUN

SUNDAY 04 JUN

  • BILLY LIAR d. John Schlesinger, 1963 at Riverside Studios (04 JUN 14:30 / 05 JUN 14:50).
  • CORSAGE d. Marie Kreutzer, 2022 at Whirled Cinema (04 JUN 17:00).
  • THE DISCIPLE d. Chaitanya Tamhane, 2020 at Babel Art House (04 JUN 19:30).
  • GHOSTED d. Dexter Fletcher, 2023 + Intro by Dexter Fletcher at BFI Southbank (04 JUN 16:20).
  • INLAND EMPIRE 4K Restoration d. David Lynch, 2006 at Phoenix Cinema (04 JUN 13:15).
  • Kino Short Film Open Mic at Strongroom Bar (04 JUN 18:00).
  • LIGHT SLEEPER d. Paul Schrader, 1992 presented by Deeper Into Movies at TT Liquor Store (04 JUN 15:30).
  • MÉNILMONTANT dir Dimitri Kirsanoff, 1924 + Short programme with live music accompaniment at Barbican (04 JUN 15:00).
  • OLUJA aka Storm d. Milos Radunovic, 2023 presented by The Serbian Society at London at Irish Cultural Centre (04 JUN 18:45).
  • Pride Month: Queer Horror Quiz + THE HUNGER d. Tony Scott, 1983 presented by Evolution of Horror at Genesis Cinema (04 JUN 19:00 + 20:45).

TALKS etc.

MONDAY 05 JUN

  • All Yours short film programme presented by Minute Shorts & Beach Boys Africa at Genesis Cinema (05 JUN 18:30).
  • BILLY LIAR d. John Schlesinger, 1963 at Riverside Studios (05 JUN 14:50).
  • DEVI d. Satyajit Ray, 1960 at India Club Lounge-Bar (05 JUN 19:00).
  • GREASE d. Randall Kleiser, 1978 presented by Rainbow National Cinema Club (05 JUN 18:45).
  • HANNAH HA HA d. Joshua Pikovsky & Jordan Tetewsky, 2023 + Q&A presented by The Deeper Movies Channel at Rio Cinema (05 JUN 18:30).
  • Jewish Britain on Film archive programme at Phoenix Cinema (05 JUN 20:00 / 07 JUN 15:30).
  • Preview: MEDUSA DELUXE d. Thomas Hardiman, 2022 + Q&A with the director & cast members Darrell D’Silva, Debris Stevenson, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Luke Pasqualino & Nick Karimi at BFI Southbank (05 JUN 20:40).
  • THE SKIN I LIVE IN aka La piel que habito d. Pedro Almodóvar, 2011 presented by Deeper Into Movies at Farr’s Dalston (05 JUN 19:30).
  • TÁR d. Todd Field, 2022 at Whirled Cinema (05 JUN 20:00 / 06 JUN 20:00 / 07 JUN 20:00 / 11 JUN 17:00).
  • Monday Classic Matinée: TOP HAT d. Mark Sandrich, 1935 + Live organ recital at Regent Street Cinema (05 JUN 13:00).
  • YA NO ESTOY AQUI aka I’m No Longer Here d. Fernando Frias, 2019 presented by Spanglish Languages and Culture at The Trinity Bell (05 JUN 18:00).

TALKS etc.

TUESDAY 06 JUN

  • BLOODSISTERS + AUTOMATION curated by Astrid Johnson, presented by Transmissions at Dalston Superstore (06 JUN 19:00).
  • FARINELLI d. Gérard Corbiau, 1994 presented in-venue & online by Sands Films Cine Club at Sands Films Studios (06 JUN 20:00 – Donation requested!).
  • TV Preview: THE FULL MONTY d. Andrew Chaplin, 2023 + Q&A with the director & Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Talitha Wing at BFI Southbank (06 JUN 18:00).
  • JULIE ON LINE d. Mia Ma + Q&A with the director at Bertha DocHouse (06 JUN 18:20).
  • LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM d. Pawo Choyning Dorji, 2019 presented by Wimbledon Film Club at Curzon Wimbledon (06 JUN 20:30).
  • MEDUSA DELUXE d. Thomas Hardiman, 2022 + Q&A with the director presented by Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club at Rio Cinema (06 JUN 18:15).
  • NINE QUEENS ak Nueve reinas d. Fabián Bielinsky, 2000 presented by Spanish Marks at India Club Lounge-Bar (06 JUN 19:00).
  • SANJURO d. Akira Kurosawa, 1962 presented by Tufnell Park Film Club at The Lord Palmerston (06 JUN 20:00).
  • SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: 25th Anniversary d. John Madden, 1998 + Q&A with the director at Chiswick Cinema (06 JUN 19:00).
  • TÁR d. Todd Field, 2022 at Whirled Cinema (06 JUN 20:00 / 07 JUN 20:00 / 11 JUN 17:00).
  • TINA d. Daniel Lindsay & T.J. Martin, 2021 at Bertha DocHouse (06 JUN 20:30).
  • Discover: WAR PONY d. Riley Keough & Gina Gammell, 2022 at Picturehouse Cinemas (06 JUN various).

WEDNESDAY 07 JUN

  • JAWBREAKER d. Darren Stein, 1999 + Book launch: Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate at The Prince Charles (07 JUN 18:10).
  • Jewish Britain on Film archive programme at Phoenix Cinema (07 JUN 15:30).
  • MAD ABOUT THE BOY: THE NOËL COWARD STORY d. Barnaby Thompson, 2023 + Q&A with the director at Olympic Studios (07 JUN 19:40).
  • MY NAME IS HAPPY d. Ayse Toprak & Nick Read, 2022 + Q&A with the directors at ArtHouse Crouch End (07 JUN 20:00).
  • Pink Palace: PRICK UP YOUR EARS d. Stephen Frears, 1987 + Intro/discussion in the basement bar at Rio Cinema (07 JUN 19:30).
  • SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER [Director’s Cut] d. John Badham, 1977 + Q&A with Bob Stanley, presented by Through The Looking Glasses at Rio Cinema (07 JUN 18:30).
  • TÁR d. Todd Field, 2022 at Whirled Cinema (07 JUN 20:00 / 11 JUN 17:00).
  • VER VET BLAYBN? aka Who Will Remain d. Christa P. Whitney, 2023 + Intro by Hadas Kalderon & Q&A with the director at JW3 (07 JUN 19:00).
  • Preview: WAR PONY d. Riley Keough & Gina Gammell, 2022 at BFI Southbank (07 JUN 20:45).

THURSDAY 08 JUN

  • An Evening With Andrew Eaton at ActOne Cinema (08 JUN 18:30).
  • BRAZIL d. Terry Gilliam, 1985 at Olympic Studios (08 JUN 20:40).
  • Czech Documentary Now: BROTHERHOOD d. Francesco Montagner, 2021 at Czech Centre at the Czech Embassy Cinema (08 JUN 19:00).
  • FIRE IN BABYLON d. Stevan Riley, 2010 presented by Jellied Reels at The Castle Cinema (08 JUN 19:00).
  • Queer Reflections on Horror: JENNIFER’S BODY dir Karyn Kusama, 2009 + Book launch/Q&A with editor Joe Vallese & author Kirsty Logan at Rio Cinema (08 JUN 20:30).
  • MY NAME IS HAPPY d. Ayse Toprak & Nick Read, 2022 + Q&A with the directors raising funds for Earthquake Relief in Southern Turkey at Hackney Picturehouse (08 JUN 20:00).
  • POLITE SOCIETY d. Nida Manzoor, 2023 at The David Lean (08 JUN 14:30 HOH & 19:30).
  • Smith and Willing’s Festival of Crime at The Horse Hospital (08 JUN 19:00).

16MM SCREENINGS at The Castle Cinema

35MM PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles

70MM PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): INTERSTELLAR 70mm d. Christopher Nolan, 2014 (07 JUN 14:45 / 11 JUN 20:00 / 12 JUN 12:15 / 21 JUN 20:15 / 26 JUN 20:10).

IMAX PRESENTATIONS at BFI IMAX

3x LYNCH at ICA

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): INLAND EMPIRE 4K Restoration d. David Lynch, 2006 (03 JUN 20:00 / 06 JUN 20:10 / 08 JUN 12:30); ERASERHEAD d. David Lynch, 1977 (04 JUN 20:40 / 08 JUN 20:40).

ALFRED HITCHCOCK: ACT 1 – 1927 TO 1945 at The Garden Cinema

A LUKAS MOODYSSON SELECTROSPECTIVE at The Prince Charles

ANIME at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): SUZUME (Subtitled)d. Makoto Shinkai, 2022 (03 JUN 12:45 & 21:00 / 05 JUN 12:30 / 06 JUN 18:15 / 07 JUN 15:15 / 08 JUN 21:00).

ANNIVERSARY SEASON at Everyman Belsize Park

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY d. Stanley Kubrick, 1968 (04 JUN 12:30 / 07 JUN 20:00).

ARROW VIDEO CULT FILM at Everyman Screen On The Green

AU CONTRAIRE: JEAN-LUC GODARD at Close-Up

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): TOUT VA BIEN d. Jean-Luc Godard & Jean-Pierre Gorin, 1972 (04 JUN 18:15).

BAR TRASH at Rule Zero & Genesis Cinema

  • Includes (check venue for listings): THE BLACK SCORPION d. Edward Ludwig, 1957 + Intro, intermission, themed drinks & prize giveaways at Genesis Cinema’s Bar Paragon (07 JUN 20:30).
  • Presented by Token Homo.

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS: THERE’S A PLACE… at BFI Southbank

  • Includes (check venue for listings): THE BIG LEBOWSKI d. Joel Coen, 1998 (02 JUN 20:30 / 17 JUN 18:10); LA DOLCE VITA d. Federico Fellini, 1960 (03 JUN 17:00 / 13 JUN 13:30 / 18 JUN 17:30); BOYZ N THE HOOD d. John Singleton, 1991 (03 JUN 20:40 / 30 JUN 18:10); VERTIGO d. Alfred Hitchcock, 1958 (04 JUN 15:30 / 20 JUN 20:40); BICYCLE THIEVES d. Vittorio de Sica, 1948 (05 JUN 20:45 / 16 JUN 20:40 / 24 JUN 12:00); THE THIRD MAN d. Carol Reed, 1949 (06 JUN 20:40 / 25 JUN 12:30); THE LONG GOODBYE d. Robert Altman, 1973 + Intro by Geoff Andrew, Programmer-at-Large (07 JUN 18:00).

BRUCE LEE AT GOLDEN HARVEST at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): THE BIG BOSS: THE MANDARIN CUT d. Lo Wei & Wu Chia Hsiang, 1971 (02 JUN 15:20 / 06 JUN 20:45 / 12 JUN 15:45 / 17 JUN 18:10).

CHINESE CINEMA PROJECT at The Garden Cinema 

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): JOURNEY TO THE WEST d. Kong Dashan, 2021 (06 JUN 20:40 / 29 JUN 18:15).

THE CINEMA OF CHRISTOPHER NOLAN ON 35MM at Everyman Screen On The Green

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): THE PRESTIGE 35mm d. Christopher Nolan, 2006 (03 JUN 22:30 / 07 JUN 10:30).

CINEMATIC JUKEBOX / CLASSIC FILM SEASON at The Prince Charles (not listed elsewhere!)

DRESSED TO THRILL: A SERIES OF FILMS EXPLORING DRESS CODE AND GENDER EXPRESSION at The Cinema Museum

ESSENTIAL CINEMA at Close-Up Film Centre

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): HIDDEN d. Michael Haneke, 2005 (02 JUN 20:15 / 10 JUN 20:00); TASTE OF CHERRY d. Abbas Kiarostami, 1977 (03 JUN 18:00 / 08 JUN 20:15 / 17 JUN 20:15); 3 WOMEN d. Robert Altman, 1977 (03 JUN 20:15); THE TRIAL d. Orson Welles, 1962 (04 JUN 20:00 / 11 JUN 20:00).

THE FILMS OF PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): THERE WILL BE BLOOD 35mm d. Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007 (02 JUN 20:15 / 13 JUN 20:25 / 28 JUN 14:50).

THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at The Prince Charles

GENA & JOHN at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): LOVE STREAMS 35mm d. John Cassavetes, 1984 (05 JUN 13:00).

JOACHIM TRIER’S OSLO TRILOGY at The Prince Charles

LUBUNYA DISPATCHES at ICA

MARTIN SCORSESE: THE 90S PICTURES / THE 80S PICTURES at The Prince Charles

MICHELLE YEOH SELECTROSPECTIVE at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for listings): ROYAL WARRIORS d. David Chung, 1986 (02 JUN 18:00 / 22 JUN 15:45).

MICHEL PICCOLI: A FEARLESS TALENT at BFI Southbank

PERANKH: THE JUNE GIVANNI PANAFRICAN CINEMA ARCHIVE at Raven Row Gallery

QUEER 90S: CINEMA FROM A DECADE OF RADICAL CHANGE at Barbican

  • Includes (check venue for listings): UK Restoration Premiere: FLAMING EARS d. Ursula Puerrer, A. Hans Scheirl & Dietmar Schipek, 1992 + Q&A with Ursula Puerrer (06 JUN 18:15); I LIKE YOU, I LIKE YOU VERY MUCH 35mm d. Hiroyuki Oki, 1994 + Intro by Tony Rayns (08 JUN 18:30).

RAZOR SHARP: THE FABULOUS WOMEN OF HOWARD HAWKS at BFI Southbank

SIGHT & SOUND GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME 2022 at Ciné Lumière 

SPOTLIGHT ON FEMALE FILMMAKERS at The Prince Charles

TECHNOLOGY ON SCREEN at Ciné Lumière

THE THREE COLOURS TRILOGY at BFI Southbank

THROWBACK SEASON at Everyman Cinemas

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): INCEPTION d. Christopher Nolan, 2006 (from 04 JUN various).

WES ANDERSON MINI-SEASON at Catford Mews

WES ANDERSON SEASON at Chiswick Cinema

WES-TROSPECTIVE at Picturehouse Cinemas

WITNESSING HISTORY: FILMS BY SERGEI LOZNITSA at various venues

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): STATE FUNERAL d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2019 at Ciné Lumière (02 JUN 18.30); MR. LANDSBERGIS d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2021 at Ciné Lumière (03 JUN 13.30); DONBASS d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2018 at The Garden Cinema (04 JUN 17:00); VICTORY DAY d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2018 at Ciné Lumière (07 JUN 18.30); UK Premiere: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF DESTRUCTION d. Sergey Loznitsa, 2022 + Q&A with the director at Bertha DocHouse (08 JUN 19:00).
  • Presented by Pushkin House.

THE WORLD OF WONG KAR WAI at The Prince Charles

  • Includes (check venue for listings): IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE d. Wong Kar Wai, 2000 (02 JUN 15:35 / 04 JUN 12:30 – 4K / 08 JUN 18:15 – 4K).

YOU SHOULD BE DANCING at Picturehouse Cinemas

  • Includes (check venue for full listings): TOP HAT d. Mark Sandrich, 1935 (04 JUN various); CHICAGO d. Rob Marshall, 2003 (05 JUN various).

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB at Bussey Building

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB at Roof East

AMANDA dir Carolina Cavalli, 2022

MAD ABOUT THE BOY: THE NOËL COWARD STORY d. Barnaby Thompson, 2023

REALITY dir Tina Satter, 2023

Also 02 to 08 JUN (various dates/times):

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