Events
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The North
Showing Friday 8 May
Bart Schrijver’s acclaimed drama follows former best friends and roommates Chris (Bart Harder) and Lluis (Carles Pulido), who meet up after a decade to hike Scotland’s West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail. Having taken the same 350-mile walk in their youth, the pair hope to rekindle their once-strong friendship by spending 30 days together in the majestic, raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands. But while Chris remains preoccupied with work and life back at home, Lluis is determined to finish the trail to prove he can still do it. Amidst the sweeping landscapes, harsh weather and chance encounters with other hikers, the solitude and silence of the trek force the pair to confront truths about themselves and their friendship – and find out what it truly means to stand still and listen. Shot entirely on the route of the walk, and in chronological order, The North is a beautiful ode to friendship and the healing power of nature. It’s not only a poignant and powerful drama, but also perhaps the definitive hiking film, allowing us to take in the stunning majesty of the Highlands shoulder-to-shoulder with Lluis and Chris as they reconnect with each other and with nature.
The Birds and The Bees - Short Films Programme
Showing Friday 15 May
And for those who know their local history, the title 'The Birds and The Bees' is a knowing wink to what used to grace this very screen in the 70s.
Hundreds of bird species migrate through Chicago every year, and glass presents a major issue for these beautiful creatures. Broken Flight highlights the work of dedicated avian advocates who try to rescue the birds that collide with Chicago’s skyscrapers. The tireless work of these bird lovers underscores our connection to the natural world.
What does it mean to be a birdwatcher? Why is access to nature important? What makes someone get up at 3 a.m. to count birds in the pouring rain?
Follow a passionate group of local Nottingham beekeepers as they share their personal journeys, along with the unexpected joys and challenges of the craft. Learn about the Dark European Honey Bee and discover how these tiny creatures are transforming far more than just honeycombs.
Bill Perkins is a beekeeper in Boston who shares his knowledge and love of bees with his community, much like a bee spreading pollen. And sometimes that means riding through a busy city with 10,000 bees on the back of your bike so you can share them with second graders who are learning about pollination.
Earth's Greatest Enemy
Showing from Friday 22 May
In Abby Martin's second feature documentary, Earth’s Greatest Enemy reveals a hidden truth behind the climate crisis: the role of the U.S. military as the world’s largest institutional polluter. Drawing on powerful testimonies from veterans, scientists, and frontline communities, it uncovers how military operations poison ecosystems, accelerate global warming, and sacrifice the future for endless expansion. From Alaska’s melting glaciers to contaminated bases across the U.S. and toxic battlefields abroad, Earth’s Greatest Enemy delivers a provocative and unflinching examination of the untouchable institution playing an outsized role in the climate crisis.
Climate Fresk Workshop
Taking Place Sunday 24 May
You can't fix what you don't understand. Luckily, the Climate Fresk workshop turns climate science into a game!
Played by over 1 million people worldwide, this fun & collaborative workshop allows you to understand the essential issues of climate change in order to take action.
Based on the IPCC report, it explains the causes and consequences of climate change. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll learn a lot in just 3 hours.
Songs from the Second Floor
Showing Thursday 28 May
This is a screening by Jackie Treehorn Productions, an independent film club showcasing a large variety of films throughout Nottingham.
An absurdist film like no other. Made up of 46 deadpan, and precisely composed vignettes depicting the lives of residents of a merciless city in breakdown.