Come here… Let’s have some fun.
In this year’s unorthodox Valentine’s offering we present a programme of short films which touch on the notions of sensuality, desire, obsession, and revenge – exploring romantic interactions through the lens of all things tender and all things toxic.
Let's get your heart racing.
Please note: This programme includes nudity, sex, emotionally abusive behaviour, and some scenes that people may find distressing.
Tenderness and Toxicity has been programmed by Film Programmer Patrice Robinson.
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Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Programme
Pussy Love
“Come on pussy, be a cat”. Linda Krauss’ animated poem allows us to enter a world where sexual freedom and pleasure are embraced whole heartedly.
2022, Germany, Linda Krauss, 4 min
Fuck Me Richard
An isolated woman enters a long-distance relationship with who she thinks is her Mr Right, until his true intentions are revealed.
2023 USA dirs. Lucy McKendrick, Charlie Polinger 14 min
Hallway
A queer couple engage in a passion and anguish filled back and forth in a New York City night club.
2015 USA dir. Leah Shore 4 min
Public Pleasure
Crossing paths in a chance encounter at a party, two women exchange experiences of the erotic and the ordinary.
2022 UK dir. Ruby Cedar 9 min
Crush
Fuelled by delusion and an unhealthy infatuation, a stalker gets herself trapped under the bed of her unfortunate love interest.
2023 USA dir. Christian Matthew Schultz 14 min
A Folded Ocean
A couple gets lost in each other.
2023 USA dir. Benjamin Brewer 13 min
Heart Fruit
An anthology of stories detailing the intricate dance of love and romance. Quick glances, awkward kisses, and imperfect people.
2022 Switzerland dir. Kim Allamand 20 min
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Cinema 3
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.
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you over the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street
Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Level access from the Pit floor foyer only to the two boxes (see Mobility below). All other seats lead off stepped aisles.
Mobility
Two boxes at the rear of the auditorium each have space for one wheelchair user and a companion. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the auditorium. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
