Set in a brutal, totalitarian future world, director Asif Kapadia draws on science fiction as a lens through which "to examine the huge questions we are facing as a species" in the hope that society may find solutions before extinction. Inspired by Chris Marker’s 1962 film LA JETÉE, Kapadia's hybrid documentary drama delivers an unsettling commentary on the state of the world today… and tomorrow.

Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

A standout selection from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE is a dark fairy tale about one woman's search for tenderness and morality in a cruel world. Both eerie and exquisite, writer-director Magnus von Horn's latest film tracks young factory worker Karoline as she struggles to survive in post-WWI Copenhagen. When she ends up unemployed, abandoned and pregnant, the charismatic Dagmar takes her in to help run an underground adoption agency for unwanted children. The two women form an unexpected bond, until a sudden revelation changes everything. Based on a chilling true story, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE presents a masterful gothic vision with profound contemporary resonance. Denmark's Best International Feature Film entry to the 97th Academy Awards® also features EFA-nominated performances from Vic Carmen Sonne and Trine Dyrholm, gorgeous cinematography by EO's Michał Dymek, and a spellbinding score by Frederikke Hoffmeier (Puce Mary).

A modern take on the erotic thriller comes from Bodies Bodies Bodies director Halina Reijn; a high-powered CEO (Nicole Kidman) puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern (Harris Dickinson).

“It’s the sort of intelligent, elegant adult filmmaking that is frequently lacking in modern cinema, approaching a complex theme not only with nuance and empathy but refreshing candour, all while being genuinely erotic and stylish.” – Hannah Strong, Little White Lies

Directed by Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman

From The VVitch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

A passion project for the modern folk horror master, inspired by the 100-year-old German expressionist vampire classic, finally comes to fruition with an all-star cast including Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin and of course, Willem Dafoe.

Sisters Pansy and Chantal are chalk and cheese, but their close bond is the foundation that their extended family is built upon.  

Lately, life has proven too much for Pansy, her anguish manifests in relentless criticism of the world, leaving her husband Curtley, son Moses, and Chantal walking on eggshells. Things come to a head over the course of a Mother’s Day weekend.

Leading British filmmaker Mike Leigh returns with another well-observed drama that delicately traces the bonds that bind families together. In Hard Truths, Leigh reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Secrets & Lies), who delivers a performance so intimate in its details, it could almost be moments from a home movie.

The third film in the series follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru, but a mystery sends them to the Amazon rainforest and up Peruvian mountains.

1944. In Vermiglio, a high mountain village of the Italian Alps where war looms as a distant but constant threat. The arrival of Pietro, a refugee soldier, disrupts the dynamics of the local teacher’s family, changing them forever.

During the four seasons marking the end of World War II, Pietro and Lucia, the eldest daughter of the teacher, instantly drawn to each other, led to marriage and an unexpected fate. As the world emerges from its tragedy, the family will face its own.

From the director of The Greatest Showman, the highly anticipated musical feature film Better Man is inspired by the life of Robbie Williams. Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time.

The film shines the light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom, inspired by Williams’ life and how he sees himself. The fantastical musical will be filled with reimagined versions of Williams’ musical hits and iconic performances, with spectacular set pieces and stunning visual effects created by the team at Weta FX, responsible for Avatar and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AUTISM FRIENDLY / RELAXED SCREENING - ACTUAL FILM STARTS PROMPTY AT 1pm

(no trailers or advertisements)

Adjustments at a relaxed screening at the Picture House include:

- a relaxed environment where people understand the needs of adults, children and families with autism

- lights left on low throughout the film

- sound turned down a little

- no introductory music whilst you wait for the film

- disabled access

- bring your own food and drink if you like (but our kiosk will be open as usual)

- additional signage is put up to help you navigate a new place

- free entry for carers with valid CEA Card – please select this option when booking online

Film Synopsis;

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.

Former Monty Python Terry Gilliam’s visionary, dystopian sci-fi/comedy. Follows a bureaucrat (Jonathan Pryce) living in a retro future whose attempt to correct an administrative error makes him an enemy of the totalitarian state. Co-stars Robert De Niro and Bob Hoskins.

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

The film also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham (Clea DuVall). Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham.

Part man. Part dog. All hero.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Valantines Trilogy Special

Before Sunrise + Before Sunset + Before Midnight

3 films for the price of 1 + Members bring a Friend for FREE

Can the greatest romance of your life last only one night?

On his way to Vienna, American Jesse (Ethan Hawke) meets Celine (Julie Delpy), a student returning to Paris. After long conversations forge a surprising connection between them, Jesse convinces Celine to get off the train with him in Vienna. Since his flight to the U.S. departs the next morning and he has no money for lodging, they wander the city together, taking in the experiences of Vienna and each other. As the night progresses, their bond makes separating in the morning a difficult choice.

Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!

C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) is an office clerk who courts favour with the executives in his office by giving them the key to his small apartment for their extramarital flings.

Among them is his callous boss, J.D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray), who Baxter eventually learns is using his place to sleep with Miss Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the sweet elevator operator the clerk has loved from afar.

When Sheldrake coldly dumps the vulnerable young woman, she tries to commit suicide in Baxter's apartment, giving the clerk the opportunity to save the woman of his dreams but possibly lose his job.

In celebration of Jack Lemmon’s centenary and the approach of Valentines Day, this unmissably restored, classic rom-com is a must-see in on the big screen.

Restored by Park Circus in collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Please note: This film is presented in two acts, with a built in 15 minute intermission.

Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth (Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, The Pianist) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet (Felicity Jones) after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost...

This monumental drama from Brady Corbet (The Childhood of a Leader, Vox Lux) is an electrifying study of immigration and post-war assimilation in 20th century America, evocatively shot on 70mm film and richly drawn in a way that fully earns its expansive run time.

Premiering at the 2024 Venice Film Festival to critical acclaim, The Brutalist is already being placed in the heights of the great movie masterpieces alongside The Godfather and Citizen Kane...

F-Rated: Co-written by Mona Fastvold

Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

You can erase someone from your mind. Getting them out of your heart is another story.

Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.

🎥✨ FREE Warm Space Cinema Screenings! ✨🎥

FREE monthly Warm Space screenings, proudly funded by Hebden Royd Town Council!

These community-led events are open to all, with a special focus on those living with dementia, their families, and carers. With complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits, it’s a great opportunity to gather in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space over the winter months.

No Adverts or Trailers - Prompt Film Start 1pm

Film Synopsis;

The greatest love story ever told… in the most acclaimed musical of all time! Winner of ten Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of "Romeo and Juliet" against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring an unforgettable score, exuberant choreography and powerful performances by Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, "West Side Story" will forever resonate as a true cinematic masterpiece.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives.  

While Parr’s work is now showcased globally‚ his early photography faced challenges and criticism for seemingly trivializing the working class. In highlighting aspects of British life often overlooked, he prompted necessary discussions which provoked discomfort for some.

Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.

The film traces the journeys of the four members of the Stairway To Heaven rockers through the music scene of the 1960s and their meeting in the summer of 1968, culminating in 1970.

This influential German science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher Maria (Brigitte Helm), but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AUTISM FRIENDLY / RELAXED SCREENING - ACTUAL FILM STARTS PROMPTY AT 1PM (no trailers or advertisements)

Adjustments at a relaxed screening at the Picture House include:

- a relaxed environment where people understand the needs of adults, children and families with autism

- lights left on low throughout the film

- sound turned down a little

- no introductory music whilst you wait for the film

- disabled access

- bring your own food and drink if you like (but our kiosk will be open as usual)

- additional signage is put up to help you navigate a new place

- free entry for carers with valid CEA Card – please select this option when booking online

Film Synopsis;

Part man. Part dog. All hero.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured.

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mom with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back and work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe - just maybe - her son's science teacher.

A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death and creation, in tribute to friendship from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.

English Dub Voice Cast (billing order)

Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh

You might think that Jerry Dandridge is the perfect neighbour. But before you invite him in for a nightcap, there's a few things you need to know - he prefers his drinks warm, red and straight from the jugular. Only 17-year-old Charlie Brewster knows Jerry's bloodcurdling secret and when he can't get anybody to believe him, TV horror show host Peter Vincent becomes his only ally against the powerful bloodsucker.

The Paiva family are shattered when Ernesto is abducted by the military junta and Eunice (renowned Brazilian actor -Fernanda Torres, 2025 Golden Globe Winner – Best Actress, and Fernanda Montenegro) must lead their family and fight for justice.

Salles’ adaptation of Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s 2015 memoir is a profoundly moving portrait of resistance – the intelligent and humane kind of cinema we have come to expect from the director of Central Station and The Motorcycle Diaries.

 After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical MOANA 2 reunites Moana (Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.

The voice talent also includes Rachel House, Nicole Scherzinger, Temuera Morrison, David Fane, Alan Tudyk, Rose Matafeo, and introducing Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea.

Featuring music by Grammy® Award winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy® Award nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy® Award winner Mark Mancina, MOANA 2 is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Jared Bush and Dwayne Johnson.

During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group.

Please note only those with babies under 12 months can be admitted to this screening. There is no charge for the baby, and no ticket is needed, as children under 1 year old are expected to sit on an adult’s lap. These screenings offer a safe space and a relaxed environment in which you can care for and feed your baby without concern about disturbing others.

This screening will be unallocated seating to allow guests to sit where they like.

Take time-out in a relaxed and comfortable environment, and enjoy a great movie with your baby (under 12 months) for the off-peak price of £7.50

Film Synopsis;

New decade. New diary.

Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science teacher… and a much younger man.

He's dying to save mankind.

Mickey Barnes has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

Away, the full-length feature debut from Golden Globes winner Gints Zilbalodis, returns to cinemas in 2025.

Away is a fantasy adventure about a boy travelling across an island on a motorcycle, trying to escape a dark spirit and get back home. Along the way he makes a series of connections with different animals and reflects on the possible ways he ended up on the island. Part dream, part reality, Away explores our common, universal need to find a connection.

The re-release of Away is scheduled for 14th March and marks a timely opportunity for audiences to revisit or discover Gints Zilbalodis' visionary debut, ahead of the 21st March release of his second feature, the Golden Globes winner and BAFTA-nominated, Flow.

Away’s blend of a minimalist, dialogue-free narrative and breathtaking animation makes it a timeless experience, especially with the glowing reviews and accolades it earned during its original release in 2020.

Zilbalodis, who single-handedly created the film over three and a half years, was cited as one to watch. Film Inquiry’s Matthew Singleton said, “Zilbalodis is an animator to keep your eye on.” For Little White Lies, James Balmont wrote, “Remember the name. Gints Zilbalodis is capable of greatness.” Among many others, Away was awarded the coveted Contretemp Award for emerging talent at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, considered the most prestigious festival in the animation world. The film remains 100% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

The multiple award-winning UK animated short, The Lab - directed by Izzy Livesey, will be shown before the main feature. This pairing highlights the strength of emerging talent in the independent animation world.

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

WINNER: Golden Globes 2025 - Best Motion Picture, Animated

The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof (There Is No Evil) delivers a confronting drama that speaks to the dividing lines in Iranian society.

Iman (Missagh Zareh) is a judge who sees the benefits for his family in his career’s rapid advancement. His student daughters (Setareh Malek and Mahsa Rostami) are suspicious of his increasing collaboration with the regime. He is warned not to confide in his wife (played by actor and anti-hijab protester Soheila Golestani) as he is encouraged to wave through death sentences without considering the evidence.

Iman’s divided loyalties are exposed when his government-issued handgun goes missing, and suspicion falls on the women in his home. What follows is a supremely dramatic wave of edge-of-the-seat revelations that mixes the domestic with the political realities of life in Iran, including footage of real-life protests.

Shot in secret and debuting at Cannes following Rasoulof fleeing Iran in fears for his safety, The Seed of the Sacred Fig lead many critics’ picks for best of the festival and is heading towards Academy Award nomination as the shortlisted German entry for Best International Feature Film following the same nomination at the Golden Globes.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a political thriller, a horror movie, and an ode to that unrepentance. The boldness of Iranian girls and women is its inspiration and its essence.” – Roxana Hadadi, Vulture

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Hebden Bridge Film Festival is proud to present a day celebrating SHORTS. We will be having 3 sessions: A showcase, a Calderdale competition and our loved HBFF National and International shorts competition along with a panel and award ceremony. We cannot wait to bring you a day of exciting new shorts that will challenge, surprise and delight you. Come and join us!

Dancing queens of all ages, unite! GenErika and Valentina Letale invite you to a Mamma Mia singalong extravaganza at Hebden Bridge Picture House! Join this family-friendly fiesta for: • Interactive fun • ABBA-tastic hits • Laughter and excitement. Get your tickets now and let's 'Take a Chance' on an unforgettable night!