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.

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

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.”

• 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

• FOR YOUR EYES ONLY d. John Glen, 1981 (28 APR 15:15 – 4K).

ANIME at BFI Southbank

• PATLABOR: THE MOVIE aka Kidô keisatsu patorebâ: Gekijô-ban d. Mamoru Oshii, 1989 (28 APR 18:15).
• PATLABOR 2: THE MOVIE aka Kidô keisatsu patorebâ: The Movie 2 d. Mamoru Oshii, 1993 (28 APR 20:45).
• Joint ticket available from the box office.

ANIME at The Prince Charles

• BELLE aka Ryû to sobakasu no hime d. Mamoru Hosoda, 2021 (28 APR 13:10).

BEST OF CÉSAR at Ciné Lumière

• BENEDETTA d. Paul Verhoeven, 2021 (28 APR 18:00).
• HAPPENING aka L’événement d. Audrey Diwan, 2021 (until 20 MAY various).

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS: A QUESTION OF FAITH at BFI Southbank

•  THE MIRACLE WOMAN d. Frank Capra, 1931 (28 APR 18:10).

BLACK & WHITE MOVIES at The Prince Charles

• BREATHLESS aka À bout de souffle d. Jean-Luc Godard, 1960 (28 APR 13:00).

ESSENTIAL CINEMA at Close-Up

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

GENESIS 23RD BIRTHDAY at Genesis Cinema

• HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH d. John Cameron Mitchell, 2001 (28 APR 18:20).

THE GOLDEN AGE OF FRENCH CINEMA at The Garden Cinema

• LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS d. Marcel Carné, 1945 + Intro by Sue Harris (28 APR 18:00).

JOACHIM TRIER’S OSLO TRILOGY at ICA 

• THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD d. Joachim Trier, 2022 (until 28 APR various).

JOACHIM TRIER’S OSLO TRILOGY at The Prince Charles 

• THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD d. Joachim Trier, 2022 (until 28 APR various).

THREE BY SATYAJIT RAY at The Prince Charles 

• THE MUSIC ROOM aka Jalsaghar d. Satyajit Ray, 1958 (28 APR 18:15).

• Essay Film Festival (19 MAR to 23 APR).
• Kennington Bioscope Silent Laughter Weekend (23 to 24 APR).
• Unrestricted View Film Festival (25 APR to 01 MAY).
• Women Of The Lens Film Festival (23 & 30 APR).

• Also 22 to 28 APR (various dates/times): ENNIO dir. Giuseppe Tornatore, 2021: Bertha DocHouse / BFI / Curzon Cinemas / ICA / Picturehouse Cinemas // FIREBIRD dir. Peeter Rebane, 2021 at: BFI / Peckhamplex // TONIGHT’S HOMEWORK dir. Ashkan Nejati & Mehran Nematollahi, 2021 at: Bertha DocHouse.

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