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 Walloh's case, it's cinema, which means we've searched for the most interesting and unique film screenings taking place this week in the capital. From exclusive Q&As with the world's best filmmakers to advanced screenings that grant you access months before anyone else, there's bound to be something here for everyone…

 

Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love + Q&A with Nick Broomfield

When? 21:00, Wednesday 10th July   How much? From £12.00  Where? Southbank

What is it?

Renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield's documentary, Marianne and Leonard: Words of Love, about the romance between singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. Very famous artists have muses, see.

Sounds interesting! What else?

Nick Broomfield, who is one of the UK's most iconic documentarians (and also helmed acclaimed musical doc Whitney: Can I Be Me), will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

Little White Lies Presents: The Souvenir (on a Roof in Peckham)

When? 21:00, Thursday 11th July   How much? From £15.95   Where? Peckham

What is it?

Joanna Hogg's new – and highly acclaimed – 80s-set drama, The Souvenir, screened atop Peckham’s Bussey Building (two months before its wide release). The film stars Tilda Swinton's daughter, Honor Swinton Byrne, and Tilda Swinton. Are you sold yet?

Sounds interesting! What else?

The price of admission includes the use of personal headphones and a blanket – not to mention some really fantastic views. Snacks and drinks will available for the duration of the screening. This is everything Joanna Hogg wanted. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

Only You + Q&A with Director Harry Wootliff

When? 18:25, Friday 12th July  How much? £14.00   Where? Bloomsbury

What is it?

A lovely new romantic drama from filmmaker Harry Wootliff, Only You hones in on two strangers who fall in love on New Year's Eve after arguing over a taxi. Who said romance was dead? Laia Costa and Josh O'Connor star.

Sounds interesting! What else?

The film's director, Harry Wootliff (who is female, by the way), will attend this screening at the Curzon Bloomsbury for a post-film Q&A. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

The Cornetto Trilogy

When? 20:45, Saturday 13th July  How much? £15.50   Where? Leicester Square

What is it?

Edgar Wright's brilliantly funny “trilogy” of comedies – Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End – all starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and either some zombies, cult fanatics, or alien imposters.

Sounds interesting! What else?

All three films, one after the after, at the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square. Just hope there's a night bus with your name on it. Click here for tickets and more info.

 

Bait + Q&A with Director Mark Jenkin, Hosted by Mark Kermode

When? 20:40, Wednesday 10th July   How much? From £12.00  Where? Southbank

What is it?

Bait, a gorgeous-looking drama from filmmaker Mark Jenkin, shot using 16mm black and white Kodak film. Basically this looks like something hurled through a time warp (in a good way).

Sounds interesting! What else?

Mark Jenkin will be in attendance for what is sure to be a very interesting Q&A sesh, whilst popular Observer film critic Mark Kermode will host the event. That's two Marks for the price of one. Click here for tickets and more info.

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