How do we know if the people we love are who or what they say they are?  Black Bag offers a layered and witty take on monogamy, fidelity, and the games we play in both relationships and espionage.

Angela is deaf and is married to Hector, a hearing man.  Their relationship is put under great stress as they deal with Angela’s pregnancy and the birth of their daughter, and its aftermath.  A very moving film of great insight.

(In Spanish with English subtitles)

The Life of Chuck is a film with an unconventional narrative, which deals with life’s big issues in an unexpected way, and which you may find lingers with you for quite a while after it’s over.

The 1936 uprising against Britain’s dominion in Palestine was a crucial moment in the history of the British Empire and in the Middle East.  Many will find this impressive film adds essential context to their understanding of today’s  Palestine.  Director Jacir says “this is the origin of where we are today”.

(In English and Arabic with English subtitles)

The heart warming true story of John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at an early age and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his efforts to increase understanding of the condition.  It’s a very sweary – be prepared – but also funny and ultimately uplifting.  Robert Aramayo ( who stars in Palestine 36) has deservedly been winning awards for his astonishing performance.

Based on a memoir by Alexandra Fuller, the film tells the story of the end of the Bush War in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1980 as it affected one family, seen mostly through the eyes of a 7-year-old gird ( a wonderful performance from Lexi Venter).  The script doesn’t shy away from tackling the complexity of attachments and resentments across racial divides.

  AGM

Set during the First World War in a Yorkshire mill town whose Choral Society must adapt in ways that challenge the existing social order.   By turns funny and touching.  Alan Bennett’s well-crafted screenplay is matched with a fine cast.