WEDNESDAY: What’s on in London today [01/03/23]

WEDNESDAY 03 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.

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BAR TRASH presents… TRASH OR TREASURE? Resurrecting “The Worst Films of All Time” – BOOKING NOW!

BREAKING INTO BAIKONUR d. Angel Angelov, 2020 + Recorded Q&A with the director, presented by Mr Bongo raising funds for Helping to Leave and Kyiv Volunteer at Genesis Cinema (01 MAR 18:45).

“The film documents Ukrainian researchers Dmitri Gromov and cameraman Angel Angelov as they cross the Kazakhstan desert to reach the classified territory of Cosmodrome Baikonur to watch the launch of the Soyuz space rocket. Risking their lives, the pair suffer with dehydration, starvation, physical and psychological exhaustion on their journey, as well as the threat of being taken to jail if found by the Russian militaries.”

“As a renowned military object, Baikonur was the first and the largest space station in the world, which had become one of the key symbols of the Soviet-American space race during the Cold War. This unique footage tracks the journey of this illegal trespass for the duo, whilst exploring the history of this spaceport and the deeply personal experience of this expedition for the Ukrainian protagonist.”

  • AFGHANISTAN d. James Glancy, 2023 + Panel discussion at Frontline Club (01 MAR 19:00).
  • A FILM ABOUT STUDIO ELECTROPHONIQUE d. James Taylor + Q&A with Martyn Ware, presented by Doc’n Roll at Picturehouse Finsbury Park (01 MAR 20:00).
  • A MAN CALLED OTTO d. Marc Forster, 2022 at The David Lean (01 MAR 19:30).
  • A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN d. Charlotte Westenra, 2021 + Panel discussion, presented by The London Library and Women’s Prize Trust at Rio Cinema for International Women’s Day (01 MAR 19:00).
  • BREAKING INTO BAIKONUR d. Angel Angelov, 2020 + Recorded Q&A with the director, presented by Mr Bongo raising funds for Helping to Leave and Kyiv Volunteer at Genesis Cinema (01 MAR 18:45).
  • Preview: CLOSE d. Lukas Dhont, 2022 at Everyman Cinemas (01 MAR various).
  • COLD WATER d. Olivier Assayas, 1994 + Drinks & DJ set, presented by Cinema Rising at The Garden Cinema (01 MAR 18:30).
  • DEMON SLAYER: TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE d. Haruo Sotozaki, 2023 at Regent Street Cinema (01 MAR 19:40).
  • DRUMMER WARRIOR STORYTELLER + Short film programme, presented by Black Projector at Hoxton Cabin (01 MAR 18:30).
  • ELECTRIC MALADY d. Marie Lidén, 2022 + Q&A with the director at Bertha DocHouse (01 MAR 18:20).
  • NINGWASUM d. Subash Thebe Limbu, 2021 UK Premiere + Intro/Q&A with the artist at Tate Modern (01 MAR 18:30).
  • NITRAM d. Justin Kurzel, 2021 at Whirled Cinema (01 MAR 20:00 / 05 MAR 17:00).
  • OLIVER TWIST 16mm d. Frank Lloyd, 1922 + 35mm supporting programme, presented by Kennington Bioscope at The Cinema Museum (01 MAR 19:30).
  • THE SIX d. Arthur Jones, 2021 at The Prince Charles (01 MAR 18:35).
  • Pink Palace: STRIP JACK NAKED: NIGHTHAWKS II d. Ron Peck, 1991 + Intro/discussion in the basement bar at Rio Cinema (01 MAR 20:00).

Check venues for full listings…

35MM PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles

IMAX PRESENTATIONS at BFI IMAX

A LI’L BIT OF LUIS BUÑUEL at The Prince Charles

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

A TASTE OF QUEER CINEMA at The Garden Cinema

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

BAR TRASH: TRASH OR TREASURE? at Rule Zero & Genesis Cinema 

  • KING KONG d. John Guillermin, 1976 + Intro, themed drinks & prize giveaways in Genesis Cinema’s Studio 4 (01 MAR 20:45).
  • Presented by Token Homo.

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

  • TAXI DRIVER d. Martin Scorsese, 1976 (01 MAR 13:00).

COEN BROTHERS ON 35MM at Everyman Screen On The Green

THE FILMS OF TERRY GILLIAM at The Garden Cinema

  • BRAZIL d. Terry Gilliam, 1985 (01 MAR 15:00).

JEAN-LUC GODARD: PERSPECTIVES at Ciné Lumière

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

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

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN FILMMAKERS at The Prince Charles

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

WORLD CINEMA PASSPORT SEASON at Everyman Belsize Park

  • OLDBOY d. Park Chan-wook, 2003 (01 MAR 18:00).

BROKER dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda, 2022

COCAINE BEAR dir. Elizabeth Banks, 2023

CREATURE dir. Asif Kapadia, 2022

JOYLAND dir. Saim Sadiq, 2022

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT dir. Shekhar Kapur, 2022

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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