What’s on

10 –29 May 2019

In 1971, the undisputed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, recorded an album of gospel music live at church. The result: the defining work of her career.

10 –22 May 2019

Josephine Decker's third feature is an emotionally bracing experiment bringing together indie cinema's strongest female presences.

10 –30 May 2019

Modern great Claire Denis’ English language debut is a meditation on life, death, sex and space.

17 –26 May 2019

The origins of the Colombian drug trade, as seen through the eyes of an indigenous Wayuu family.

17 –30 May 2019

This Scottish drama emphatically evokes the rave scene of the mid-90’s, as we follow two pals having the time of their lives.   

17 –23 May 2019

Jackie (Derren Nesbitt) is a seasoned drag queen, thrilling audiences in a Brighton club. Faith (Jordan Stephens) is a newcomer queen to the club who finds inspiration in Jackie’s fearlessness.

23 May 2019, 14:00

A fresh new biography of this artistic giant uncovering a rarely told story that places Renoir as a critical link between the old and the new.

23 May 2019, 19:00

John Cassavetes’ directorial debut bottles the excitement of 50s bohemian New York – all late-night parties, smoky nightclubs and existentialist chat.

24 –30 May 2019

In 1984, John McEnroe was the world’s top-ranked tennis player. That summer, he faced Ivan Lendl in the final at Roland Garros; the highlight of this documentary.

24 –31 May 2019

A musical fantasy about a fantastical man, Taron Egerton is electrifying as a young Sir Elton John.