WEDNESDAY: What’s on in London today [03/05/23]

WEDNESDAY 03 MAY 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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SANTA SANGRE dir Alejandro Jodorowsky, 1989 presented by Video Bazaar at The Garden Cinema (03 MAY 20:15).

“Video Bazaar presents SANTA SANGRE, from legendary director Alejandro Jodorowsky, a surreal and visually staggering overlooked masterpiece that takes you into the darkest corners of the human psyche.”

“The film follows the story of Fenix, a young man who grows up in a circus family and becomes a skilled performer himself before his life takes a tragic turn and he becomes confined to a mental institution. Fenix then embarks on a surreal and haunting journey to seek revenge. With its stunning visuals, mind-bending imagery, and a haunting soundtrack, SANTA SANGRE is a truly cinematic experience unlike any other that has become a forgotten classic of avant-garde cinema and Jodorowsky’s filmography.”

“This screening is presented by the cult film collective, Video Bazaar, who are proud to present this rarely seen gem from legendary director Alejandro Jodorowsky. This screening is one of several in Video Bazaar’s series of upcoming screenings at The Garden Cinema featuring films rarely seen from well-known directors. These screenings are a unique opportunity to discover hidden gems from some of the most iconic filmmakers of our time that are often forgotten.“

• EMPIRE OF LIGHT d. Sam Mendes, 2022 at Whirled Cinema (03 MAY 20:00 / 07 MAY 17:00).
• Experimenta: New Films by George Barber + George Barber in conversation with Barbican curator Matthew Harle at BFI Southbank (03 MAY 20:40).
• NOTHING COMPARES d. Kathryn Ferguson, 2022 + Q&A with the director, presented by Irish Film London at Rio Cinema (03 MAY 18:20).
• THE OLDEST COMEDY CLUB IN BRITAIN d. Joe Bor, 2023 + Q&A with the director, Peter Grahame, cast & crew at ArtHouse Crouch End (03 MAY 19:00 / 08 MAY 19:00).
• Preview: RETURN TO SEOUL d. Davy Chou, 2022 + Q&A with the director at Barbican (03 MAY 18:30).
• SANTA SANGRE dir Alejandro Jodorowsky, 1989 presented by Video Bazaar at The Garden Cinema (03 MAY 20:15).

Check venues for full listings…

35MM PRESENTATIONS at The Prince Charles

• CAPE FEAR 35mm d. Martin Scorsese, 1991 (03 MAY 20:45).
• HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS 35mm d. Yi-Mou Zhang, 2004 (03 MAY 12:30).
• BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA 35mm d. Sam Peckinpah, 1974 (03 MAY 18:15).

IMAX PRESENTATIONS at BFI IMAX

• GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3D d. James Gunn, 2023 (03 to 11 MAY).

ANIME at The Prince Charles

• JUNK HEAD d. Takahide Hori, 2021 (03 MAY 13:00).

BEN WHEATLEY PRESENTS at Picturehouse Cinemas

• A FIELD IN ENGLAND d. Ben Wheatley, 2013 (03 MAY various).

BIG SCREEN CLASSICS: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION… at BFI Southbank

• RAGING BULL d. Martin Scorsese, 1980 (03 MAY 14:30 & 20:20).
• THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS 35mm d. Orson Welles, 1942 + Intro by Geoff Andrew, Programmer-at-Large (03 MAY 18:10).

BRING ME THE FILMS OF SAM PECKINPAH at The Prince Charles

• BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA 35mm d. Sam Peckinpah, 1974 (03 MAY 18:15).

CELEBRATING QUEER CINEMA at The Garden Cinema 

• THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY d. Peter Strickland, 2014 (03 MAY 15:30).

THE CINEMA OF WES ANDERSON ON 35MM at Everyman Screen On The Green

• THE DARJEELING LIMITED 35mm d. Wes Anderson, 2007 (03 MAY 10:30).

DARIO ARGENTO: DOORS INTO DARKNESS at BFI Southbank

• FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET aka 4 mosche di velluto grigio 4K Restoration d. Dario Argento, 1971 (03 MAY 20:30).

FORGOTTEN TELEVISION DRAMA: REDISCOVERING THE HALF-HOUR PLAY at BFI Southbank

• Novice Directors + Discussion/Q&A (03 MAY 18:15).

GENESIS 24TH BIRTHDAY at Genesis Cinema

• THE HUNT d. Thomas Vinterberg, 2012 (03 MAY 18:15).
• LOST HIGHWAY d. David Lynch, 1997 (03 MAY 20:55).

MARTIN SCORSESE: THE 90S PICTURES at The Prince Charles

• CAPE FEAR 35mm d. Martin Scorsese, 1991 (03 MAY 20:45).

MURIEL BOX: A WOMAN’S TAKE at BFI Southbank

• EASY MONEY 35mm d. Bernard Knowles, 1947 (03 MAY 18:20).

SPOTLIGHT ON FEMALE FILMMAKERS at The Prince Charles

• THE WOMAN KING d. Gina Prince-Bythewood, 2022 (03 MAY 15:05).

WUXIA SELECTROSPECTIVE at The Prince Charles

• HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS 35mm d. Yi-Mou Zhang, 2004 (03 MAY 12:30).

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB at Bussey Building

• COCAINE BEAR (03 MAY 20:30).

ROOFTOP FILM CLUB at Roof East

• TOP GUN: MAVERICK (03 MAY 20:25).

• Cine Latino (24 APR to 07 MAY).
• Kino Short Film Festival (23 APR to 01 MAY).
• Leytonstone Loves Film Saturday Cinema (29 APR).
• London Bengali Film Festival (26 to 30 APR).
• Queer East (18 to 30 APR).
• The Tufnell Park Film Club Shorter Film Festival (30 APR).
• UK Asian Film Festival (04 to 14 MAY).

Also 28 APR to 04 MAY (various dates/times):

• ALIS dir Clare Weiskopf & Nicolas van Hemelryck, 2022 at: Bertha DocHouse.
• BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE & FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD dir George Tillman Jr., 2023 at: Catford Mews / Everyman Cinemas / Genesis Cinema.
• DOSED: THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME dir Tyler Chandler & Nicholas Meyers, 2022 at: Genesis Cinema.
• LEAVING TO REMAIN dir Mira Erdevički, 2023 at: Bertha DocHouse / ICA.
• LOVE ACCORDING TO DALVA dir Emmanuelle Nicot, 2022 at: The Castle Cinema / Ciné Lumière / The Garden Cinema / ICA.
• THE PASSION OF REMEMBRANCE dir Isaac Julien & Maureen Blackwood, 1986 at: BFI / ICA.
• SARURA dir Nicola Zambelli, 2022 at: Bertha DocHouse.
• STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI – 40TH ANNIVERSARY d. Richard Marquand, 1983 at (28 APR to 01 MAY): Curzon Mayfair / The Ritzy.
• YOUNG SOUL REBELS dir Isaac Julien, 1991 at: BFI / ICA.

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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. //.