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From acclaimed writer and activist Paul B. Preciado, Orlando: My Political Biography is a bold and joyous celebration of trans identity, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf's iconic novel.

'A beguiling, dazzling gem of a film.' Point of View Magazine

Showing from Sat 6 Jul. bit.ly/OMPBdh

If you missed our in-person shorts event at the beginning of the month, there's a chance to watch the programme online, in your own time, from Fri 28 to Sun 30 Jun.

From individuals going through life-changing events to small acts of self-repair; from Nigerian burial traditions to preparations for welcoming a new life; and an archive-rich, sci-fi city symphony, which explores London as a changing organism itself, these five short films face up to change as an inevitable part of life.

This screening has been made accessible for free but if you would like to support the filmmakers please donate while booking your ticket and 100% of the income will be given to the filmmakers. Register for your ticket via the link in our bio.

‘Melodic and meaningful.’

Follow Bhutan’s ‘Happiness Agents’ on a cross-country road trip like no other, as they set out across the Himalayas to measure the nation’s Gross Happiness Index, all whilst embarking on their own personal journeys of self-discovery.

Watch Agent of Happiness from Fri 12 July.

'Evocative and heartrending... brims with hand-crafted beauty as it reckons with memory, loss and forgiveness.'

In her extraordinary debut feature, Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir creates a handmade replica of the Casablanca neighbourhood where she grew up. There, in exquisite re-enactments, she starts to unravel the layers of deception and intentional forgetting that have shaped her life.

The Mother of All Lies opens Fri 5 Jul. https://bit.ly/TMoAL

'A eulogy and love letter both, the film explores the pain and richness of a Palestinian heritage transmitted through the maternal line'

An intimate, deeply moving story of displacement, motherhood and intergenerational trauma, Bye Bye Tiberias weaves together images of today, family footage from the 90s and historical archives to portray four generations of Palestinian women. In spite of exile, dispossession and heartbreak, their story and legacy is kept alive through the strength of their bonds.

Showing from Fri 28 Jun.

40 years on from the Battle of Orgreave, Strike: An Uncivil War tells the story of the most violent confrontation between miners and police during the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike.

Using powerful personal testimony, previously hidden government documents and a treasure trove of never-before-seen archive material, Strike: An Uncivil War charts the lead up, the aftermath and the unprecedented events at Orgreave.

The screening on Wed 19 Jun will be followed by a recorded Q&A with Chris Peace and Kate Flannery from Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign, former miners Kevin Horne and Ian Mitchell and director Daniel Gordon.

A breathtaking story of bravery, conspiracy and betrayal, Son of the Mullah follows Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam, as he risks his life reporting from exile in France.

From Swedish-Iranian Nahid Persson Sarvestani, Son of the Mullah opens Friday

Meet the individuals who are revolutionising our food systems 🌾

From small-scale farmers to innovators in green technology, learn how they’re championing for a sustainable future in Food, Inc 2, a follow-up to the 2008 Oscar-nominated Food, Inc.

Showing from Sun 9 Jun.

A snippet from our Q&A with the brilliant Mila Turajlić last weekend, discussing her documentary diptych, Scenes From the Labudović Reels.

Both films from the ‘thoughtful and worthwhile’ () documentary double bill continue to play at DocHouse this week. https://bit.ly/3QqvIGQ

Through a vibrant montage of archive film and newly shot footage, all set to an original score by Vietnamese electronic artist Xo Xinh, Dust & Metal offers an unorthodox perspective of Vietnam told through the lens of the country’s ubiquitous mode of transport: the motorbike 🛵

Showing Sat 8 Jun, 4pm. Book tickets: bit.ly/DMbdh

Watch the trailer for our next event: From There to Here

From life-changing events to small acts of self-repair; from burial traditions to preparations for a new life; and an archive-rich, sci-fi city symphony, which explores London as a changing organism itself, these films all face up to change as an inevitable part of life.

Join us for a screening + filmmaker Q&A on Wed 5 Jun, 18:20

Nellie Mae Rowe was an artist from Fayette County, Georgia, whose life spanned the 20th Century. For most of her life, Nellie made art in obscurity, from whatever she could find. She transformed her home into her ‘Playhouse’, an imaginative oasis filled with vibrant drawings, handmade sculptures and dolls, and collected objects.

This World is Not My Own brings her fascinating story to life. Here's a message from the directors, Opendox. Tickets: bit.ly/TWINMO

‘Intriguing story of an unsung artist who made beauty from the mundane’ Guardian film

A full century after publication, The Waste Land considers T. S. Eliot's namesake poem alongside our present, assuredly asserting that the words continue to resonate and to fuel our imagination.

Using photographs and stills instead of moving images, director Chris Teerink creates a slideshow that mirrors the fragmentary core of Eliot’s language.

Join us for a screening + Q&A on Sun 2 Jun, 15:30

Ahead of 2024, we're looking back to one of last year's highlights for our next event.

🏊‍♀️ Long Distance Swimmer + filmmaker Q&A w
📅 Tue 28 May, 18:20

In 2015, Syrian swimmer and activist Sara Mardini and her sister Yusra pulled a boat that carried her and another 18 refugees to Greece.

After their passage to Europe was guaranteed, Sara kept helping her fellow migrants and refugees, volunteering as a lifeguard with Emergency Response Center International. Because of her actions, she was arrested by Greek authorities on a variety of counts, including people trafficking.

Long Distance Swimmer details Sara’s life in Berlin, as she awaits the outcome of charges that could send her to jail for years. A hero to many, she has become a voice for those fighting against a growing tide of anti-immigration policies.