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This year’s SAFAR programme spans decades, geographies and genres, and speaks urgently to the present while excavating the past. It presents cinema that bears witness, that dares to remember and that subverts expectation. From intimate social critique and stark reflections on war and displacement, to ecological explorations, black comedy, and musicals, these films remind us that Arab cinema is not confined to one narrative but is a multitude of voices, visions, and lived realities.

Gather in our cinemas to celebrate the life of the incredible artist and filmmaker David Lynch! Throughout the year, we're spotlighting his feature films and indie cults, as well as weekly episodes of the ground-breaking Twin Peaks.

Bring along baby for our weekly film screenings of new releases. With free entry for babies, a relaxed environment and no worries about causing a disturbance, Carry On Screaming films are for parents and guardians with babies under twelve months. Please note: No baby, no entry!