Films

Jon, compelled to honour his mother’s dying wish, embarks on a life changing trip across Iceland. With her body propped up in the backseat, along with the scene stealing family dog Bresnef, they travel to her home village and final resting place.
Along the way Jon meets a variety of strangers and begins to question his own life.
A quirky, heartwarming and emotional film.

Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) working for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoit Magimel). For 20 years they bond over a mutual passion for creating good food. Their zeal gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the worlds most illustrious chefs.
However Dodin, when faced with Eugenie’s refusal to marry him, begins to cook just for her.
A lighthearted, feel-good and melodramatic film.

A talented tailor and his astute wife run a traditional caftan making shop in Morocco. They love each other deeply, but this is challenged by Mina’s illness and Halim’s guilty desires. The business is doing well, with lots of orders, so they take on an handsome apprentice. His presence is an additional test for Mina and Halim’s relationship. A insightful and moving film which explores the complexities of love and emotions.

After receiving an early stage dementia diagnosis, widower Kristofer leaves Iceland hoping to find his first love. As a student in London in the 1960’s, Kristofer had fallen in love with Miko whose father owned the Japanese restaurant where they both worked. Their love affair was mysteriously and unexpectedly cut short and Miko vanished. Now, as the pandemic spreads the world, Kristofer sets off to find his soulmate wherever the journey may lead.

One night in a London tower-block, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbour, Harry (Paul Mescal), which changes his everyday life. As their intimate relationship develops, Adam revisits memories of his past and is drawn back to his childhood home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living. Adapted from a Japanese novel and nominated for 6 BAFTAs, it is a moving portrayal of loneliness and longing which demands a second viewing.

Aoife returns to her remote village on the southwest coast of Ireland to help her father following his heart attack. She faces her grief from her mother’s untimely death and is confronted with her feeling surrounding her relationship with her father. She begins to reconnect with her roots and finds herself returning to the competitive world of rowing Naomhogs the Irish native boats. A beautiful film portraying female friendships with a stunning backdrop of the Kerry coast.

A new teacher, Sergio, joins one of Mexico’s worst performing schools in a town that is full of neglect, violence and corruption. The teacher decides to try radical and unorthodox teaching methods to engage his students. The students are initially nonplussed but gradually his infectious enthusiasm and unorthodox methods start to unlock their curiosity and potential. Based on a true story, this film received the Festival Favourite Award at the 2023 Sundance Festival.

Rona (Saoirse Roman), lived life on the edge for over decade in London. Now a recovering alcoholic, she returns to the Orkney Islands after rehab. Amidst the rugged landscape, memories of her traumatic childhood merge with more recent challenging events as she seeks healing. Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot.