2017 | Dir Phil Grabsky | UK | 85 min
Stars: David Hockney, Martin Gayford, Tim Marlow

A cinematic tribute to David Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential artists, who died earlier this year. This documentary offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to two landmark exhibitions from Hockney's late career, staged at London's Royal Academy of Art in 2012 and 2016. Featuring intimate, in-depth interviews with the artist himself, the film illuminates his restless creativity, fearless experimentation, and singular artistic process - a fitting portrait of a painter who never stopped reinventing what art could be.

Thursday 03 September 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm (HOH)

The evening screening includes descriptive subtitles for those with hearing loss.

1983 | Dir Peter Yates | UK | 118 min
Stars: Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Edward Fox

Ronald Harwood adapted his own acclaimed play, which was based on his own experiences working as a dresser for actor-manager Sir Donald Wolfit, portrayed as ‘Sir’. Sir is leading a theatre group performing Shakespeare in the provinces during the war, but his mental capacities are beginning to fade, and Norman, his dresser, has the task of nursing him into another performance of King Lear. Courtenay recreates his theatre performance as the sensitive Norman and Finney delivers a barn-storming Sir.
A 35mm presentation in association with The Cinema Museum.

Saturday 05 September at 2.00pm

2026 | Dirs Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak | UK | Syria | 85 min

Birds of War follows London-based Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist photographer Abd Alkader Habak as they piece together their extraordinary long-distance relationship through 13 years of personal footage, spanning years of revolutions, war, displacement and exile. From the devastation of Aleppo to a London newsroom, the film offers an intimate view of life on the frontline and the emotional turmoil of conflict. Both a powerful documentary and a deeply personal love story, it asks whether love can survive distance, danger, profound change and differences. Sundance Film Festival 2026, World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Journalistic Impact.

Arabic with English subtitles

Tuesday 08 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

2016 | Dir Taika Waititi | New Zealand | 101 min
Stars: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata

Taika Waititi's quirky adventure comedy returns to the DLC to honour the late, great Sam Neill, as well as marking the film's 10th anniversary. After moving to rural New Zealand, Ricky - a rebellious eleven-year-old with a passion for hip-hop - is settling into his new life, being looked after by his loving Aunt Bella, grumpy Uncle Hec and his dog Tupac. However, after tragedy strikes, Ricky's newfound peace is threatened, forcing him to go on the run in the bush with his uncle. As newly-minted outlaws, the pair face a tough choice: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family.

Thursday 10 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

2026 | Dir Andrew Stanton | USA | 102 min
Stars: Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack

The toys are back for a new adventure in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 and this time it’s toy meets tech. With Woody now helping lost toys alongside Bo Peep, Jessie has taken charge of Bonnie's room, supported by Buzz. But when Bonnie becomes captivated by Lilypad, a new tablet-like toy voiced by Greta Lee, the gang find themselves back together and fighting for playtime in an increasingly screen-focused world.

Friday 11 September  at 11.00am (Babes In Arms screening)

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