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Swimming Home (15)

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A surreal and darkly comic journey into the unresolved traumas that lurk in the shadows of all our lives, based on the novel by Deborah Levy.

Joe and Isabel’s marriage is dying when Kitti, a naked stranger found floating in the pool at their holiday villa, is invited to stay. Kitti collects and eats poisonous plants, and Nina their teenage daughter is enthralled by her. What kind of relief can Kitti provide for this family in crisis? 

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Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   UK/Greece/Netherlands/Brazil
  • Director   Justin Anderson
  • Runtime   1hr 39min

Cinemas

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.