This is a film still from CODA dir Sian Header, 2021, screening at Genesis Cinema & presented by DeafWatch & 888 Film Club (28 APR 2022).

THURSDAY: What’s on in London today [28/04/22]

THURSDAY 28 APRIL 2022 (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.

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Book now for the next screening event supported by #ReviveTheDark, RADIANT CIRCUS’ audience-backed campaign for distinctive/DIY cinema! Sonic Cinema presents AUSTRIAN SYNAESTHETIC CINEMA at Cafe OTO (06 MAY 20:00).

CODA d. Sian Header, 2021 captioned in English + Live performance of ‘CODA’ by Irina Drytchak + BSL interpreted Q&A with Priscilla Igwe & guest speakers + Deaf Rave presented by DeafWatch & 888 Film Club at Genesis Cinema (28 APR 18:00).

“‘CODA’ is written and performed by Irina Drytchak; the poem is based on personal experiences growing up with deaf parents. The poem explores Irina’s thoughts and feelings. CODA is performed in British Sign Language and includes a voice over and subtitles.”

“Founder Troi “DJ Chinaman” Lee began with a vision to give Deaf, Hearing and Disabled Artists and performers a platform to display their love for music. Deaf Rave provides entertainment with music, sign song and visual performances to an all-inclusive audience, globally and across the UK. Their aim is to unite everyone through the love and passion for music. Promoting unique Deaf/ Disabled identity and teaching everyone about Deaf Culture.”

#QueerHorrorNights returns with David Freyne’s THE CURED (2017) at The Castle Cinema (15 MAY 14:00) / Booking now!
  • THE 400 BLOWS aka Les Quatre Cents Coups d. François Truffaut, 1959 at Regent Street Cinema (28 APR 14:45).
  • BLACK ORPHEUS d. Marcel Camus, 1959 presented by Highgate Film Society at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution (28 APR 20:00) / Followed by an online discussion (29 APR 17:00).
  • CODA d. Sian Header, 2021 captioned in English + Live performance + BSL interpreted Q&A with Priscilla Igwe & guest speakers + Deaf Rave presented by DeafWatch & 888 Film Club at Genesis Cinema (28 APR 18:00).
  • EAST OF EDEN 16mm d. Elia Kazan, 1955 presented by Ciné-Real 16mm Film Club at The Castle Cinema (28 APR 19:30).
  • Terror Vision: THE FUNHOUSE d. Tobe Hooper, 1981 at BFI Southbank (28 APR 21:00).
  • MAMBO MAN d. Edesio Alejandro & Mo Fini, 2020 + Live music + Q&A with Mo Fini at The Ritzy (28 APR 18:30).
  • THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN d. Craig Roberts, 2021 at The David Lean (28 APR 14:30 & 19:30).
  • SORRY TO BOTHER YOU d. Boots Riley, 2018 presented by Left Culture Club at Aelita Books (28 APR 19:00 – FREE!).
  • TWO NUDES BATHING By Sir John Boorman + Live medieval music from Juliette Caton, Angeline Ball & Jocelyn West + Extended Q&A with actor Charley Boorman, Seamus Deasy (director of photography) & David Wachs (producer) at Curzon Mayfair (28 APR 18:15).
  • Visual Viscera: Embodied Subjectives short film programme selected by Associate Artist Abbas Zahedi at Barbican (28 APR 18:30). 
  • YOJI YAMADA’S SAMURAI TRILOGY at The Calder Bookshop & Theatre SE1 (28 APR 19:00 – Donation requested!).

Check venues for full listings…

007 SEASON at The Prince Charles

ANIME at BFI Southbank

ANIME at The Prince Charles

BEST OF CÉSAR at Ciné Lumière

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS: A QUESTION OF FAITH at BFI Southbank

BLACK & WHITE MOVIES at The Prince Charles

ESSENTIAL CINEMA at Close-Up

  •  d. Federico Fellini, 1963 (28 APR 20:00).

GENESIS 23RD BIRTHDAY at Genesis Cinema

THE GOLDEN AGE OF FRENCH CINEMA at The Garden Cinema

JOACHIM TRIER’S OSLO TRILOGY at ICA 

JOACHIM TRIER’S OSLO TRILOGY at The Prince Charles 

THREE BY SATYAJIT RAY at The Prince Charles 

HAPPENING dir. Audrey Diwan, 2021:

SAINT-NARCISSE dir. Bruce LaBruce, 2020:

  • Various venues, inc: ICA

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