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10 Sep 2019

Best Special Screenings in London This Week

Fancy a film with that added oomph? Discover the most interesting and unique screenings in the capital...

London: vast, diverse, and always ready to surprise you, no matter your thing. In WeLoveCinema’s case, it’s cinema, which means we’ve searched for the most interesting and unique film screenings taking place in the capital this week. From exclusive Q&As with some of the world’s most exciting filmmakers to a rooftop event guaranteed to extend those summer vibes, there’s bound to be something here for everyone…

 

For Sama + Q&A with Directors Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts 

When? 20:20, Tuesday 10th September   How much? From £15.00  Where? Southbank

What is it?

For Sama, which won the l’Œil d’or for Best Documentary at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, chronicles five years of young mother Waad al-Kateab’s life during the uprising in Aleppo, Syria. Touching, inspiring stuff, and one of the year’s best films.

Sounds interesting! What else?

Directors Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts will attend this screening for a Q&A session, which will be chaired by legendary newsreader Jon Snow. It’s also a chance to see the film a few days before its wide release on Friday. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

So Help Me God + Q&A with Directors Yves Hinant & Judge Anne Gruwez

When? 18:30, Wednesday 11th September   How much? From £11.00  Where? South Kensington

What is it?

So Help Me God, the winner of numerous documentary film prizes, hones in on the everyday working life of one Judge Anne Gruwez, who lives in Brussels. Part of the “Women Shaping the World” season.

Sounds interesting! What else?

Both director Yves Hinant and Judge Anne Gruwez will attend this screening for a Q&A session, which will be chaired by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot. Basically there’s no way this won’t be interesting. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

The Flood + Q&A with Lena Headey

When? 18:20, Wednesday 11th September   How much? From £14.00  Where? Soho

What is it?

The Flood, starring Game of Thrones‘ always brilliant Lena Headey, hones in on an immigration officer tasked with the case of an asylum seeker (Ivanno Jeremiah) who may or may not be telling the truth about their reason for coming to the UK.

Sounds interesting! What else?

This screening at the Curzon Soho will feature a Q&A session with Heady herself. Try your best not to ask her what she thought of the Game of Thrones finale, won’t you? Click here for tickets and more info.

 

Notting Hill on a Roof in Stratford

When? 19:30, Friday 6th September   How much? From £14.95  Where? Stratford

What is it?

Happiness isn’t happiness without a violin-playing goat. Or maybe happiness is this screening of Richard Curtis’ rom-com classic Notting Hill on the roof of a car park in Stratford?

Sounds interesting! What else?

The weather might have taken a turn, but summer isn’t over as far as this screening is concerned. Make sure to enjoy the fantastic views across London and the Olympic Park – not to mention the delicious drinks and snacks. Click here for tickets and more info

 

Sing-A-Long to Rocketman

When? 17:45, Saturday 13th September   How much? From £11.00   Where? Leicester Square

What is it?

A sing-a-long screening of blockbuster hit Rocketman at the Prince Charles Cinema, with the lyrics projected onto the screen. All together now! “And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time…”

Sounds interesting! What else?

Can you imagine a better way of spending your Saturday than being actively encouraged to sing dozens of Elton John songs at the top of your voice? You cannot. Click here for tickets and more info.

Is there an event you’d like to see included on our weekly list of special screenings? Drop us an email at social@walloh.com with any tips, suggestions, or requests.

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