Selma

'Darkest Hour' and the stirring power of oratory

16 Jan 2018 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at Winston Churchill biopic 'Darkest Hour' and how it captures Britain at a time of tremendous uncertainty in the early days of World War Two.

A United Kingdom: How one relationship reshaped the world

21 Mar 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

With its DVD release this week, we look at incredible story behind A United Kingdom, in which one couple's decision to marry has huge political ramifications.

Autumn Preview: Cinematic Highlights for the rest of 2016

30 Aug 2016 BY Michael Prescott

In our Autumn Preview, we're taking a look at some of the fantastic films that are still to hit cinemas in 2016 - from stellar sci-fi to sublime animation.

Book now for free World Music Day screenings across the UK

01 Jun 2018

Our Summer Screenings return in June 2018, with classic musical films for all ages - demonstrating the power of music when words don't suffice.

Discussing which Black icons should have films made about them

29 Sep 2021

For Black History Month 2021, we've brought together teachers and young people to discuss what Black icons from The British Isles should get the film treatment.

How film can be a great catalyst for teaching History

10 Apr 2017 BY Daryn Simon in Using Film to Teach...

Ahead of VE Day (8 May) history teacher Daryn Simon details why he believes that film is a powerful tool for developing young people's understanding of history.

Into Film Festival highlights - what not to miss

20 Oct 2016 BY Elinor Walpole

Film Programmer Elinor highlights some special picks from the incredibly diverse range of films showing at this year's free Into Film Festival.

Using film to teach Citizenship

04 Oct 2016 BY Daryn Simon in Using Film to Teach...

Former head of history Daryn Simon explores how film can help young people to become increasingly active and thoughtful citizens.

Achievement

Stories that depict great accomplishments and celebrate the incredible feats that filmmakers themselves have achieved with their works over the years.

Identity

Films acts as a window into the wider world, and offers contexts and points of view that might otherwise be closed to them.

Black History Month

Black History Month, 1 Oct - 1 Nov

A selection of films looking at international representations of Black History across cinema.

People and Democracy

A selection of films from around the world exploring democracy and the political process throughout history, encouraging debate, understanding and engagement.