THE BALLY #205: What to see in London this week [09 to 15 JUN 2023]
Welcome to THE BALLY, our RADIANT CIRCUS edit of what to see in London this week across DIY, indie & alternative cinema events, online, outdoors & in venues.
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ROBIN HOOD GARDENS d. Thomas Beyer & Adrian Dorschner, 2022 + Q&A at Genesis Cinema (13 JUN 18:30) – Part of LONDON FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE.
“The documentary takes a closer look at the intentions and failures of a brutalist housing complex in East London, delving into the reasons for its downfall from its inception in 1972 to its current state in ruins. Through exploring the remnants of this utopian idea for modern living, the film seeks to understand the shortcomings of modernism and the potential for learning from the design to improve the living spaces of tomorrow.”
“The film’s investigation goes beyond the mere topic of design, painting a polychromatic portrait of the building complex and exploring issues such as social housing, urban participation, sustainability challenges, and cultural contradictions of preservation.
As we watch the story unfold, it becomes clear that these issues are not unique to Robin Hood Gardens alone, but rather a common problem that we all face as we seek to rethink the city.” (LFOA)
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FRIDAY
THE HEIRESSES aka Las herederas d. Marcelo Martinessi, 2018 + Panel discussion at Birkbeck Cinema (09 JUN 18:00 – FREE!).
SATURDAY
Exploding Cinema short film event at The Cinema Museum (10 JUN 19:30).
SUNDAY
Sci-Fi Sundays: PROSPECT d. Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell, 2018 presented by Deptford Cinema at Music Room London (11 JUN 14:00).
MONDAY
MILOU EN MAI d. Louis Malle, 1990 + Q&A with Harriet Walter at Ciné Lumière (12 JUN 19:15).
TUESDAY
EarthRise: BERG d. Joke Olthaar, 2021 at The Lexi Cinema (13 JUN 18:30).
WEDNESDAY
THE BELOVED ROGUE 16mm d. Alan Crosland, 1927 + Supporting programme, Intro by Michelle Facey & Live musical accompaniment by Collin Sell & John Sweeney (14 JUN 19:30).
THURSDAY
PRETTY RED DRESS d. Dionne Edwards, 2023 + Q&A with the director, producer Georgia Goggin & actors Natey Jones, Alexandra Burke & Temilola Olatunbosun at The Ritzy (15 JUN 18:30).
Full daily listings in this week’s SCREEN GUIDE.
SALLY POTTER THE MUSIC OF CINEMA at The Garden Cinema
- Includes (check venue for full listings): Sally Potter In Conversation With Miranda Sawyer inc Short films PLAY, 1970 + LOOK AT ME, 2022 (09 JUN 18:30); THE PARTY d. Sally Potter, 2017 + Intro by the director (09 JUN 21:00); ORLANDO d. Sally Potter, 1993 + Q&A with the director (10 JUN 15:00); YES d. Sally Potter, 2004 + Q&A with Sally Potter (10 JUN 18:00); GINGER & ROSA d. Sally Potter, 2012 (10 JUN 21:00); THE GOLD DIGGERS d. Sally Potter, 1983 (11 JUN 17:15); THE TANGO LESSON d. Sally Potter, 1997 (11 JUN 19:15).
More seasons listed in this week’s SCREEN GUIDE.
- BFI Film on Film Festival (08 to 11 JUN).
- London Festival of Architecture x Brixton Community Cinema (09 JUN to 02 JUL).
- Odyssey Film Festival (26 MAY to 30 JUN).
- Windrush Caribbean Film Festival (06 to 30 JUN).
CHEVALIER dir Stephen Williams, 2023
Various venues, inc: ActOne Cinema / ArtHouse Crouch End / Barbican / Chiswick Cinema / Ciné Lumière / Curzon Cinemas / Electric Cinemas / Everyman Cinemas / Genesis Cinema / Olympic Studios / Peckhamplex / Phoenix Cinema / Picturehouse Cinemas / Regent Street Cinema / Rich Mix / Rio Cinema
MEDUSA DELUXE dir Thomas Hardiman, 2022
Various venues, inc: ArtHouse Crouch End / BFI / The Castle Cinema / The Garden Cinema / ICA / Picturehouse Cinemas / Rio Cinema
WAR PONY dir Riley Keough & Gina Gammell, 2022
Various venues, inc: ArtHouse Crouch End / Barbican / The Castle Cinema / Chiswick Cinema / Curzon Cinemas / Everyman Cinemas / ICA / Picturehouse Cinemas / Regent Street Cinema / Rich Mix / Rio Cinema
More new releases in this week’s SCREEN GUIDE.
- Sine Screen presents Vulnerable Histories at Close-Up & The Garden Cinema (19 to 26 AUG 2023)
- Lost Reels presents 16mm & 35mm screenings at The Cinema Museum & ICA (19 & 31 AUG 2023)
- The Duke Mitchell Film Club presents DukeFest 2023: A Brave New World (13 to 16 AUG 2023)
- Cinema Mentiré launches with OLHAR PERIFERICO season (AUG 2023)
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