by William Shakespeare

directed by Robert Hastie

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

September 5 is a gripping historical drama directed by Tim Fehlbaum that revisits the harrowing events of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. The film centres on an American sports broadcasting team abruptly thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

At its heart is Geoff (John Magaro), a young producer eager to prove himself to his boss, legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard). Alongside German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), Geoff navigates a tense, fast-moving situation where rumours swirl, time runs out, and ethical dilemmas loom large.

The story captures the birth of modern live news coverage, watched by over a billion people worldwide.

Trailer: Watch the official trailer here

Review: According to The Guardian, the film stands out for its taut pacing and ethical complexity, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known tragedy

Four Mothers is a heartwarming Irish comedy-drama directed by Darren Thornton. It follows Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the brink of literary success, who is juggling his career with caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan).

Just as a US book tour looms, Edward’s plans are thrown into chaos when his three closest friends jet off to Pride in Spain, leaving their own mothers in his care. Over one unforgettable weekend, Edward navigates clashing personalities, family secrets, and unexpected bonds in a story about love, responsibility, and acceptance.

Winner of the BFI London Film Festival Audience Award, the film is a perceptive, funny, and deeply moving portrait of queer identity and intergenerational relationships.

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The Life of Chuck (2025) is a life-affirming, genre-bending story adapted from Stephen King’s novella. This is not a horror movie far from it.

It unfolds in three chapters, chronicling the life of an ordinary man named Charles “Chuck” Krantz. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, moving through different stages of Chuck’s life in a deeply reflective and emotional manner.

Directed by Mike Flanagan, the film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and Tom Hiddleston.

Runtime: 111 minutes.

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Review BFI review