THURSDAY: What’s on in London today [02/03/23]

THURSDAY 02 MARCH 2023 (A–Z) // What’s on in London today across DIY, indie & alternative cinema including one-off screen events, film seasons, film festivals & our selection of new releases.

By RADIANT CIRCUS // Twitter @radiantcircus / Instagram @radiantcircus

OCCUPIED d. Albina Kovalyova, 2022 + Panel discussion with the director, in partnership with the Ukrainian Institute London at Bertha DocHouse (02 MAR 18:20).

“Dmytro Bahnenko, a journalist in Kherson, southern Ukraine, spent three months secretly recording his city’s resistance to the Russian occupation. In an extraordinary film for BBC Eye, Dmytro chronicles the harsh reality of life under Russian control, as food and medicines become scarce, people flee and others disappear.”

• ELECTRIC MALADY d. Marie Lidén, 2022 + Q&A with the director at Curzon Hoxton (02 MAR 18:20).
• EMPIRE OF LIGHT d. Sam Mendes, 2022 at The David Lean (02 MAR 14:30 HOH & 19:30).
• LA DOLCE VITA d. Federico Fellini, 1960 + Intro/discussion with Nick Walker at Italian Cultural Institute (02 MAR 18:00 – FREE!).
• LETTERS TO ANGOLA d. Julio Mattos & Coraci Ruiz + Social/food, presented by Cine Brazil at Ridley Road Social Club E8 (02 MAR 18:30).
• LOLITA d. Stanley Kubrick, 1962 presented by Ms Fontaine’s Film Club at Fontaine’s Bar (02 MAR 20:00 – FREE!).
• OCCUPIED d. Albina Kovalyova, 2022 + Panel discussion with the director, in partnership with the Ukrainian Institute London at Bertha DocHouse (02 MAR 18:20).
• Palimpsest Landscapes: Film programme + Q&A with Delfina Foundation artist in residence Danae Io at ICA (02 MAR 18:45).
• Whirled Docs: SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS d. Lisa Rovner, 2020 at Whirled Cinema (02 MAR 16:00).
• SKINAMARINK d. Kyle Edward Ball, 2022 at The Prince Charles (02 MAR 18:00).

Check venues for full listings…

35MM PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles

• KING KONG 35mm d. Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1933 (02 MAR 13:15).
• GODZILLA 35mm aka Gojira d. Ishirô Honda, 1954 (02 MAR 15:40).

IMAX PRESENTATIONS at BFI IMAX

• ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 3D d. Peyton Reed, 2023 (until 02 MAR).
• ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA 2D d. Peyton Reed, 2023 (until 02 MAR).
• SIGHT & SOUND GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME 2022: 29= TAXI DRIVER d. Martin Scorsese, 1976 (02 MAR 21:00).

ANNIVERSARY SCREENINGS at The Prince Charles (Not listed elsewhere!)

• KING KONG d. Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1933 (02 MAR 13:15).
• BLACKBIRD d. Michael Flatley, 2018 (02 MAR 18:20).
• THE ROOM d. Tommy Wiseau, 2003 (02 MAR 20:45).

A TASTE OF QUEER CINEMA at The Garden Cinema

• JOYLAND d. Saim Sadiq, 2022 (25 FEB to 02 MAR).

BEHIND THE LENS: FILMS FOR LGBT+ HISTORY MONTH at The Cinema Museum

• An Evening of Shorts by Krissy Mahan + Intro/discussion (02 MAR 19:00).

THE FILMS OF TERRY GILLIAM at The Garden Cinema

• FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS d. Terry Gilliam, 1998 (02 MAR 18:00).

FRANCOPHONE WEST AFRICAN CINEMA at The Garden Cinema

• BLACK GIRL d. Ousmane Sembène, 1966 + Intro by Estrella Sendra Fernandez (02 MAR 15:00).

SIGHT & SOUND GREATEST FILMS OF ALL TIME 2022 at BFI Southbank & BFI IMAX

• 1= JEANNE DIELMAN, 23 QUAI DU COMMERCE, 1080 BRUXELLES d. Chantal Akerman, 1975 (02 MAR 18:50). 
• 25= AU HASARD BALTHAZAR d. Robert Bresson, 1966 (02 MAR 20:50).

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN FILMMAKERS at The Prince Charles

• AFTERSUN d. Charlotte Wells, 2022 (until 02 MAR).

• Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (16 to 25 FEB).
• Glasgow Film Festival (01 to 12 MAR).
• Kendal Mountain Festival Tour (01 to 02 MAR).
• London Mountain Film Festival (20 FEB to 05 MAR).

Also 24 FEB to 02 MAR (various dates/times):

• A HOLY FAMILY d. Elvis A-Liang Lu, 2022 at: Bertha DocHouse (see also CHARM CIRCLE).
• CHARM CIRCLE d. Nira Burstein, 2021 at: Bertha DocHouse (see also A HOLY FAMILY).

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*THE SMALL PRINT: Opinions author’s own. // As accurate as we could make it. Apologies for any errors. Updates & corrections will be made to the online version only. // Event dates/times/formats are subject to change by the venue/organiser. Events may already be sold out at the time of posting, so please click quickly. // We try to list as many original format screenings as we can (8 to 70MM), but sometimes formats change due to age of the print, availability, logistics etc, so please check ahead with your venue if the format is your thing. // All images are used in the spirit of fair use for reporting & review – no ownership is implied or intended / unless otherwise credited to RADIANT CIRCUS as the original rights holder. We will remove any images immediately upon request – just get in touch. // We don’t filter our listings by age/certification: all readers & subscribers should therefore be 18+. // Finally, we always try to follow The Carny Code by “not screwing up anyone else’s game”, but everyone can make mistakes… If something does go wrong, we will always do our best to put it right. //.