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Queen at Sea (15)

Parent & Baby Screening

,Cinema 3
A woman and a man talking

This English drama explores the harrowing reality of autonomy and independence in the face of dementia, with Juliette Binoche and Anna Calder-Marshall.

Amanda (Juliette Binoche, Chocolat) and her stepfather, Martin (Tom Courtenay), confront a difficult decision about Amanda’s mother, Leslie (Anna Calder-Marshall), who is in the advanced stages of dementia. They disagree over whether Leslie is still capable of making important decisions for herself and, ultimately, what is in her best interests.

Their disagreement raises a bigger question: if Leslie can no longer decide for herself, who should have the right to decide on her behalf? Her spouse, her daughter, or an institution? As Amanda and Martin are forced to make increasingly difficult choices, the consequences begin to spiral beyond their control.

Calder-Marshall and Courtenay reunite having played Ophelia and Hamlet in 1968. 

Lance Hammer's powerful film presents an unsentimental yet highly empathetic meditation on the limits of love.

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Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   UK, USA
  • Director   Lance Hammer
  • Runtime   2hr 1min

Cinema 3

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 across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech 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.