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The Maltese Falcon

An expert adaptation and a star-making turn from Humphrey Bogart.
From 17 September

Screening today

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Events and previews

The latest film and TV, interviews and Q&As.

LOCO Shorts Weekender, in partnership with MindsEye

Some light relief and dark humour in all-new UK comedy shorts, curated by LOCO.
Surge + Q&A with director Aneil Karia

Ben Whishaw stars as a man who launches into an adrenaline fuelled, reckless journey of self-liberation.
Theatre Girls + Q&A with director Kim Longinotto

Kim Longinotto takes us on a fascinating journey through a Soho hostel for women.

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Film and TV seasons

Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.

Denis Villeneuve: The Path to Dune

From early arthouse curiosities to brooding blockbusters, we tread Denis Villeneuve’s path to Dune…
A Pryor Engagement

Actor, comedian, writer, pioneer – we celebrate the genius of Richard Pryor.
The Time is New: Selections from Contemporary Arab Cinema

Discover a wealth of contemporary Arab cinema.
NFTS at 50

For half a century the National Film and Television School has trained some of the world’s best filmmakers.

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Film releases

The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.

Annette

An effervescent, weird and playful rock opera about love and celebrity.
From 10 September
Rose Plays Julie

A young woman seeking her biological mother journeys into dangerous territory in this gripping psychological thriller from Irish directing duo Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor.
From 17 September
The Maltese Falcon

An expert adaptation and a star-making turn from Humphrey Bogart.
From 17 September

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