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Flow

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A cat, a capybara, some dogs and other animals find themselves caught in the middle of a natural disaster and have no choice but to band together. Building on the promise of his impressive feature debut Away, Gints Zilbalodis cements his position as a visionary director with this captivating, dialogue-free escapade, whose ambition and scope is breathtaking.

On Falling

15

Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, in a world designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection.

Cottontail

12a

From Tokyo to the Lake District – a universal portrait of love, acceptance and family loss in which the true journey toward forgiveness and reconciliation will prove the hardest of all.

Bring Them Down

15

Featuring standout performances from Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott, Bring Them Down is a tense rural thriller about two warring families set against the harsh landscape of rural west Ireland.

Disney's Snow White

PG

The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Directed by Marc Webb and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

La Cocina

15

Amidst the lunch rush of a frantic Manhattan restaurant, a series of events threaten to bring the kitchen to a crashing halt. While food orders flood in and pressure mounts to boiling point, the passionate relationship between chef Pedro (Raul Briones) and waitress Julia (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara) is starting to fray. But when missing money and shocking revelations cause things to spiral out of control, it’s not long before one of New York’s busiest kitchens is on the verge of imploding.

War Paint – Women At War

12a

Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it’s life or death, what do women see that men don’t? Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now…Culture breaks the taboo, crosses borders – tells the truth to power.

Sister Midnight

15

A newly arranged marriage. An oddball couple shoved together in a small Mumbai shack with paper-thin walls. They are awkward and alone-together. Unpredictable Uma does her best to cope with the heat, her total lack of domestic skills, nosy neighbours and her bumbling spouse until the nocturnal world of Mumbai and its inhabitants lead her to face her own strange behaviours.

HBFF: COMMUNITY SCREENING

Presentation by participants of Culturdale’s Women’s Film-making Workshops. Conducted at Calderdale College in Halifax. Followed by Q&A.

SIX The Musical Live!

12a

Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.

A Minecraft Movie

PG

Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

Black Bag

15

From Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Santosh

15

Newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl’s body is found, she’s pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar).

Oh My Goodness! (Juste Ciel!)

12a

Laurent Tirard’s hilarious comedy sees Mother Veronique and the eccentric sisters of the Convent of St. Benedict set out to save the local nursing home by entering a major bicycle race and winning the cash prize…

Premiere: Church Lane

12a

‘Church Lane’ follows Damien Fernsby (Chris Orton), a grieving father whose life is shattered by the loss of daughter, Gemma (Hattie Edkins), to an online predator. Struggling with guilt and anger, Damien embarks on a dark path, taking justice into his own hands.

The End

12a

From Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer comes The End: a one-of-a-kind tale set at the end of the world. Taking shape as a soaring musical, this TIFF and London Film Festival selection asks a resonant question for us all: what happens when you recognise that your life, and your family, aren’t what you thought they were?

Mamma Mia: The Live Sing-A-Long

PG

Dancing queens of all ages, unite!

GenErika and Valentina Letale invite you to a Mamma Mia singalong extravaganza at Hebden Bridge Picture House!

Join this family-friendly fiesta for: • Interactive fun • ABBA-tastic hits • Laughter and excitement.

Get your tickets now and let’s ‘Take a Chance’ on an unforgettable night!

The Alto Knights

15

From Warner Bros. Pictures, “The Alto Knights” stars Academy Award winner Robert De Niro in a dual role, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barry Levinson.

Four Mothers

15

Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan).

Soundtrack to a Coup D'Etat

12a

Jazz and decolonisation fuse in this upbeat historical rollercoaster, set through a quartet of voices from an activist, a diplomat, a writer and a world leader. From the producer of I Am Not Your Negro.

FREE Warm Space Screening: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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No Adverts or Trailers – Prompt Film Start 1pm – The 1971 family classic with Gene Wilder as candy mogul Wonka. Roald Dahl’s tale sees poor young Charlie win a trip to the most eccentric chocolate factory. The world is astounded when Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky souls will be given a tour of the factory – shown all the secrets of his amazing empire, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Finding a golden ticket in one a Wonka chocolate bar, young Charlie is chosen as one of the five along with Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, Violet Beauregarde and Augustus Gloop.

Twiggy

12a

An intimate, star-studded dive into the birth of an icon, and everything that followed. A look into the life of the greatest it-girl of all time.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII

12a

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to cinemas, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio.

FREE: Home Ground with Q&A

12a

When Arsalan first arrived in Halifax he was eager to find connection and community in an unfamiliar country. As an avid football fan, he braved the freezing January temperatures and headed to the local stadium where a random act of kindness gave him his first glimmer of hope for a happy life in the UK. This documentary film tells Arsalan’s story, from the young boy who dreamed of becoming a footballer to his role with St Augustine’s Centre helping others seeking sanctuary.

Autism Friendly: A Minecraft Movie

PG

FILM STARTS PROMPTLY AT 1PM. Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

Live! Paul Merton's Silent Clowns

Join Paul Merton live and in person as he presents hilarious extracts and films by his silent comedy heroes, brought to life with live piano accompaniment from the amazing Kirsty Newton.

Mayor's Charity Screening: The Railway Children

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Join us for a special charity event hosted by the Mayor of Hebden Royd Town Council, Councillor Pat Fraser, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the the modern railway network – Railway 200. Enjoy The Railway Children, one of her all-time favourite films and a beloved family classic featured in the BFI’s Top 100 British Films of all time. All proceeds from the event will support the Mayor’s chosen charity, the Hebden Bridge Saints Under-15s Girls’ Football Team.

BJÖRK CORNUCOPIA

15

A groundbreaking concert experience blending Björk’s “Utopia” album with cutting-edge VR and digital theater. The show merges live music and innovative tech, culminating in an environmental message from activist Greta Thunberg.

Royal Ballet & Opera: Die Walküre

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

Royal Ballet & Opera - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

12a

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.