Tag: Film

Free, drop-in (no booking required) 3 May, 9.30am-4.30pm In May 1945, after six long years, the people of Hull could finally celebrate the end of the Second World War. To discover how the people marked this momentous day join us for a free screening of archival footage showing celebrations across the city. There will also be […]

Mädchen in Uniform tells the story of Manuela, who falls in love with a teacher at an all-girls boarding school, to disastrous consequences. This screening will feature a Season Launch Q&A to celebrate the start of Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season. Please note the Season Launch Q&A immediately precedes Mädchen in Uniform and only people […]

The formation of the Gay Black Group was a landmark in gay black history. Meeting at Gay’s the Word, a bookshop in Bloomsbury, London, it provided a sounding board and support for gay and black communities of the 1980s. In this documentary, members of the Gay Black Group talk about their experiences. —————————————————————————————————– Thanks to […]

Now celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Tangerine tells the story of sex-worker, Sin-Dee, as she tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just […]

All About My Mother, one of Almodóvar’s most celebrated films tells the stories of a bereaved mother, an overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun. This screening will be accompanied by a Queer Film Maker Panel, following the film. The queer film maker panel immediately follows All About My Mother and only people […]

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

In this award-winning 1995 documentary, Shinjuku Boys explores the lives of three transgender men who work at the New Marilyn Club in Tokyo, Japan. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks […]

Beautiful Thing tells the story of Jamie, a shy, bullied teenager, and his neighbour Ste, who is having a rough time at home. These issues bring them together and they find that what they feel for each other is more than just friendship. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open […]

Starring Friends’ Lisa Kudrow, Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion tells the story of two friends who hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives to impress their classmates. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid […]

I Saw the TV Glow tells the story of teenager, Owen who is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs, before his life is changed forever when a classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show. After the film there will be an informal mixer, in the Interact room on the […]

FLOW Dir Gints Zilbalodis | Latvia, Belgium, France | 2024 | 85 mins | Rated U | No Dialogue The world seems to be coming to an end, rocked by disasters. Its remaining animals struggle to survive in a world now devoid of people but covered in evidence of their recent presence. Cat is a […]

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the […]

FOOL’S PARADISE Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet. THE TWO OF US The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of […]

BRING THEM DOWN Dir Chris Andrews | Ireland, UK, Belgium | 2024 | 106 mins | Rated 15 | English, Irish Michael, the last son of a shepherding family, lives with his ailing father, Ray. Burdened by a terrible secret, Michael has isolated himself from the world. When a conflict with rival farmer Gary and […]

Get ready for the ultimate ‘Wicked’ Sing-Along experience, coming to the Connexin Live, Hull! Gather your friends and join us in the enchanting world of ‘Wicked’ at this unforgettable screening event. Equipped with your exclusive Sing-Along gift bag, you’ll be singing along with the film in a packed-out theatre, like never before. This really will […]

VERMIGLIO Dir Maura Delpero | Italy, France, Belgium | 2024 | 119 mins | Rated 15 | Italian This singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of Pietro, a taciturn Sicilian soldier, […]