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28th April 6pm £12

Opening Night of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the Iconic SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Opening Night Gala:

SHORTS 1

A selection of fantastic independent short films

Two Minutes (directed by James Benyon)

Two brothers rob a corner shop only to be interrupted by their Nan.

The Woman in the Wardrobe (directed by Ruby Phelan, UK)

The Woman in the Wardrobe is an urgent tale of hope against the  backdrop of destruction. The film follows Nadiya, who finds sanctuary  inside her family wardrobe whilst in the final stages of her solo  labour.

Where to? (directed by Jill Worsley, UK)

Have you ever thought about all the snippets of conversation a taxi  driver witnesses in a day? ‘Where To?’ takes us into that world, as  cabbie Archie experiences one moment in dozens of different lives,  whether joyful, painful, horrific or hilarious.

Twain (directed by Pip, UK)

A young man confronts his incarcerated twin brother unearthing secrets from the past.

As childhood memories and buried secrets resurface, these young men—though separated by glass—remain bound by fate.

Best Dressed (directed by Victoria Bata, UK)

Sarah is thirteen – and she can’t figure out what to wear today.  That’s difficult, because today is important. At the same time, Sarah’s  older sister, Allie, is avoiding something. But, armed with a swipe of  their mum’s red lipstick, at least the sisters can face it together.

OK/NOTOK (directed by Pardeep Sahota, UK)

OK/NOTOK is a genre bending love story set in the very near future  with a darkly comic edge. Loretta, a working-class British Asian woman,  attempts to navigate a turbulent world, a new stranger in her life and  unskippable adverts.

Mum’s the Word (directed by Oz Arshad, UK)

Jake joins Ross on a work experience errand in his van, but when he  hears strange noises from the back, a terrifying reality is revealed,  forcing Jake into a nightmare far beyond his years.

One Big Family (directed by Ashley Hamilton & Bex Conyngham-Hynes, UK)

One Big Family is a dark comedy short about a friendly HR catch-up  but set within the twisted world of a murder-happy death cult.

29th April 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm £10 per screening/event, £15 Day Pass

Day 2 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE 

4.30pm:

FEATURE

FINGER LACED CROWN

Directed by Brandon C. Lay

93 mins  USA

Finger Laced Crown is a sexy, LGBTQ coming of age drama based in the  modern and changing world of fine art, musing the work of spray paint  artist Tyrone Webb. Lemon Drop, a hip 27-year-old artist struggling to  navigate her place in this world, is haunted by recurring dreams of a  harrowing past relationship. These visions compel her to create a new  painting and sets her on the challenging path of self-discovery all why  maneuvering work/life balance, new found success and the influence of an  alcoholic mother. Her journey twists through the complex relationships  with current and past lovers as she learns how to accept loss and  forgive.

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7pm

START SMALL, DREAM BIG: BUILDING A FILMMAKING CAREER (Panel Talk)

Hosted by Felicity Wren (Vice President of The International Screenwriters Association)

Join us for an engaging conversation with accomplished filmmakers who have taken bold steps to grow from small projects to larger, feature-length films. We’ll discuss how to make the most of the resources available to you when starting out, how to stay creative and focused during the journey, and what strategies can help you take meaningful steps toward larger opportunities in the film industry.

More info to follow

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30th April 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm £10 per screening/event, £15 Day Pass

Day 3 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE

4.30pm:

FEATURE

GOODY

Directed by Zoe Lubek

95 mins  USA

Goody follows twenty-year old Guelia Pedat, raised Catholic by her  overbearing mother and unknowingly suffering from OCD that manifests  through an irrational adherence to religious rituals. After losing her  faith and years after the death of her beloved older brother she still  blames herself despite a lack of involvement. Throughout this Southern  Gothic Coming of Age story, Goody connects to childhood friends and  navigates new relationships as she spirals to new lows and must find a  way to free herself from grief.

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6.30pm:

FEATURE

DISREMEMBER

Directed by Matthew Simpson

85 mins  UK

‘DISREMEMBER’ IS A ONE-PERSON FEATURE FILM, CREATED ENTIRELY BY MATTHEW SIMPSON.

Experiencing unexplained blackouts, an ex-military alcoholic  desperately tries to stop them to save his marriage, only to discover  they are triggered by a trauma his mind is fighting to forget.

After learning his wife wants a divorce, Rob, an alcoholic, wakes up  disoriented in his ex-military friend’s apartment with no memory of how  he got there. As the blackouts continue and he finds himself in  unfamiliar places, desperation takes hold. Determined to regain control  and save his marriage, he installs CCTV cameras—only to discover  something far more disturbing than he ever imagined. A truth his own  mind refuses to remember.

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8.30pm

FEATURE

RÉSERVÉE

Directed by Richard Anthony Dunford

82 mins  UK

All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun. For Evan and  Rhian, their universe revolves around table twelve at the Rainbow Inn on  Mill Lane.

30th April 6pm £12

Day 3 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Day 3:

SHORTS 2

A selection of fantastic independent short films

Golem (directed by Joe Starrs, UK)

A young witch living in East London decides to make a new friend.

The Mediator (directed by Dean Leon Anderson, UK)

Chris is struggling with his new life, after an accident leaves him  bedridden, severely paralysed and cared for by his sister Olivia. Chris  is visited by Mary, a young woman Olivia has hired with a unique  specialised job as a relations mediator.

Just Kids (directed by Alessandro Riconda, Italy/UK)

Nine-year-old Alisha clashes with her opponent Ben on the rugby pitch  – yet another boy who’s not ready to lose to a girl. But she soon  discovers the other children are not where her problems are coming from.

Maybe Moonbeam (directed by Lil Warren, UK)

Working in an historic Art Deco cinema, Maybe Moonbeam finds an old  film reel with her name on it. Maybe cranks up the projector to watch  the lead character, Mabel, living a life a 100 years ago that  disconcertingly mirrors her own.

Hot Mess (directed by Tortor Smith, UK)

A voice message triggers all sorts of anxieties in Andro, but will they be pressured into trying to change their ways?

Glint (directed by Sayna Fardaraghi, UK)

Helena is a 17-year-old girl on the precipice of adulthood. Her  single mother strives—in vain—to connect with her and her oldest friend  tries desperately to get her to go to a party. But as her time at home  comes to an end, Helena’s fears of growing up bound to her bed,

Dog Person (directed by Harry Carr, UK)

Lucy is upset when her new boyfriend, Simon, proposes that they have  an open relationship. At home, Buddy, her dog, comforts her. She wishes  he was human; he would make the perfect boyfriend. The next day, she  wakes up and her wish has come true.

1st May 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 8pm £10 per screening/event, £15 Day Pass

Day 4 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE

3.30pm

FEATURE

Dwelling Among the Gods

Directed by Vuk Ršumović

100 mins  Serbia

After an exhausting journey to Europe, a young Afghan Fereshteh  reaches Belgrade with her husband and three children. There, she finds  out that her younger brother Ali, who came to Belgrade before them, has  drowned and will soon be buried as an N.N.

In a story reminiscent of Sophocles’ Antigone, Fereshteh struggles  against state structures, family tradition and the role of the woman in a  patriarchal society.

Although Fereshteh doesn’t have personal documents and can not prove  her own identity, she refuses to leave Belgrade before burying her  brother under his proper name. She initiates a complex procedure to  prove his identity through a DNA sample of her father who is still in  Afghanistan.

After she finally succeeds and gets the permit to take over the body,  Fereshteh learns that her father wants to bury his son in Afghanistan.  Her whole life, Fereshteh has been following her father’s will  indisputably. But this time, she decides to act on her own.

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5.30pm

FEATURE

COOKSTER: THE DARKEST DAYS

Directed by Stephen Edward Roach

100 mins  UK

A dyslexic teen misunderstood by his family, abandoned by the system  and desperate for respect, becomes a drug dealer struggling to balance  his addiction and debt to a local gangster while a rival threatens to  destroy his world, driving him apart from the woman he loves and a  daughter he’s never known.

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8pm

FEATURE

REPUTATION

Directed by Marin Law

83 mins  UK

Reputation. It’s everything. For drug dealer Wes (James  Nelson-Joyce), it’s something which will test him to the limit. With  more and more residents in Dennings getting hooked on “Clown” – a new  form of ecstasy – it’s 30-year-old Wes who’s cashing in. He’s happy  keeping the operation small in his rough-and-ready home town; but when  partner-in-crime Tommy (Kyle Rowe) returns from a short stint in prison,  Wes starts to question if this life is for him anymore.

1st May 6pm £10

Day 4 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the stunning ODEON LUXE & DINE ISLINGTON

A fantastic selection of independent short films

6pm

Shorts 3 (SCREEN 1)

House Hunters (directed by Joe Warner, UK)

HOUSE HUNTERS paints a twisted picture of an all-too-believable  future, where prospective tenants are prepared to go to just about any  lengths to secure a place to call home.

The Letter (directed by James Skinner, UK)

In 1945, a young Gambian woman treks across her country to translate a  letter written in English, one that tells the fate of her fiancé  fighting for the British thousands of miles away.

Wool Coat (directed by Megan Smith, UK)

After discovering her grandmother has died during the night, Ellie  begins to say goodbye to the life she knew, while allowing her younger  sister Sophie one final carefree day on their family farm.

Essentially Painless (directed by Sam Seccombe, UK)

When Ella makes an emergency visit to a sexual health clinic, her  ludicrous experience leaves her questioning the value of her own voice.  Her first day flyering on a street corner does nothing to boost her  already fragile self-esteem, but with the help her anarchic co-worker  Dom, Ella begins to find courage to advocate for herself.

An Imperfect Cadence (directed by Nathan Haines, UK)

An Imperfect Cadence is a short drama about Yvonne (Louisa  Connolly-Burnham), a gifted teenage harpist who dreams of joining the  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her life is dominated by the relentless  pressure of her ambitious mother Maria (Jennifer Preston), who manages  every aspect of Yvonne’s training with a near-militant intensity. As  auditions approach, Yvonne must grapple not only with the suffocating  weight of her mother’s expectations but also with a hidden health  condition that threatens her ability to perform.

Nervous Ellie (directed by David Yorke, UK)

Ellie, new to dating and painfully shy, struggles to control her  nerves during a date with Danni, resulting in some unexpecting and  shocking results

Amigo (directed by James Newman & Harrison Newman, UK)

‘Amigo’, the rent-a-friend app has taken London by storm. An  unfriendly ‘Amigo”s life comes crashing down when he finds out his life  is a lie.

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6pm

Shorts 4 (SCREEN 5)

Going (directed by Rupert Ratcliffe, UK)

Val (Genevieve O’Reilly) and Mike (Nicholas Pinnock) tour the English  countryside in their camper van. But this is not a holiday and the  world outside is not OK.

While struggling to keep them both alive, Val hides the reality of  their situation from a blissfully unaware Mike. Outside of the van is  burning but inside is smiles and sudoku.

Just Be Awesome (directed by Ed Kear & Cringo Williamson, UK)

With spiralling debts and a partner at the end of her tether, Alex, a  mid 40s freelancer, desperately needs some work. A golden opportunity  at an absurdly trendy agency offers a way out. But he’s going to have to  play their game if he wants to land the role.

Two Places at Once (directed by Freddie Bonfanti, UK)

A man’s chance encounter with a mysterious woman leads him on an  unexpected journey that forces him to confront the consequences of his  choices and the profound impact they have on others.

Dream Car Wash (directed by Edoardo Brighenti, UK)

Dream Car Wash follows Sara, an Iranian-Italian immigrant in London,  through her daily struggle at a desolate car wash. Amidst mundane  routines and fleeting encounters, Sara’s inner dream of becoming a  professional dancer yearns for expression.
Set against the backdrop  of London’s bustling streets, Dream Car Wash explores the beauty found  in the most unlikely of places and the resilience of the human spirit in  pursuit of its dreams.

Discord (directed by Jen Lim, UK)

At a young girl’s first lesson with her new piano teacher tensions rise to an unexpected climax.

Living on the Edge (directed by Jishnu Nandanan, UK)

A chance cliffside meeting between two very different men turns  second thoughts into second chances. A traffic warden travels to a high  cliff with the conviction to jump. There, he encounters a young British  man with a similar intention – and an ice cream van. Through an  unexpected moment of connection and shared sense of purpose, they decide  it might be worth living another day.

2nd May 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm £10 per screening/event, £15 Day Pass

Day 5 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE

2.30pm

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

SHE WALKS A LINE

Directed by Timothy Stuart Lovell

88 mins  UK

She Walks a Line is a gripping documentary that reveals the harrowing  journey of thousands of young Nepali women and girls who are coerced  across the border into India each year.

Once across the notoriously porous 1,000-mile frontier, most are sold  into the sex industry, forced into domestic servitude or subjected to  organ and skin harvesting. This border has become one of the world’s  most prolific human trafficking routes.

Amidst international indifference, one Nepali woman, Shanta Sapkota,  has taken a courageous stand to combat this humanitarian crisis. Driven  by heartbreak and a fierce determination, she leads a team of female  anti-human trafficking operatives at the Mahendranagar crossing, a  critical checkpoint where the fate of many young lives hangs in
the balance.

This exclusively nonwhite, female-led documentary takes the audience  deep into the heart of this mission. Through the eyes of rescuers,  victims, and traffickers, we witness the raw
emotions, heart-wrenching struggles, and moments of triumph that define this battle against human trafficking.

At its core, She Walks a Line is a story of empowerment—of women  fighting for justice, of traffickers manipulating the vulnerable, and of  a divine calling that has inspired one woman
to stand her ground in the face of adversity. This film not only tells a story; it ignites a movement.

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4.30pm

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS 1

A selection of fantastic independent short documentary films

No Way Back (directed by Tom Acer Turner. UK)

After a year as a volunteer soldier fighting in Ukraine, Fraser has  come home to Edinburgh. Sacked from the British military and  unaccustomed to civilian life, being back on home soil poses significant  challenges. He must now decide whether to stay in the UK or return to  combat. This film examines the role global conflict can play when a  young man loses his purpose and is determined to get it back.

Girly (directed by Zoe Black, UK/USA)

GIRLY follows nonbinary filmmaker Zoe Black as they retrace their  complicated relationship with femininity and how it has changed over  time. Zoe explores girlyness alongside three other gender nonconforming  people, approaching the topic with heart, humor and sensitivity.

Christina Wechsel: Healing Grief (directed by Tijana Tamburic)

After losing her mother and best friend in a tragic accident,  43-year-old Christina embarks on a poignant journey through the Swiss  mountains. As she retraces her mother’s favourite trails, she confronts  her grief, discovering healing and resilience in the beauty of nature  and the power of love.

Layers of Reed (directed by Mark Hannant, UK)

Deep in the heart of the Waveney valley, Master Thatcher Nick and his  apprentice Olly work on the ancient roofs of east anglia. Keeping the  craft alive, they challenge modern practices, following long standing  traditional methods using local materials.
This film accompanies them  over a short day in their working lives, following their methods &  musings and uncovering the ‘truth on the roof’.

Tainted by the Visual (directed by Laura Calzada, UK)

This short experimental documentary explores how the experience of  sound changes throughout the process of vision loss, using visual and  aural language to interpret the subjective experience of blind  individuals.

Friction (directed by Xiona Li, China/UK)

Friction (2024) is a short experimental documentary uncovering the  social erasure and segregation of trans identities, the ‘friction’ in  body conceptualization. The film features Yuqi Zhang, a closeted  transgender woman in her 30s living in mainland China, as she navigates  these challenges firsthand. Yuqi faces a harrowing choice: risk social  abandonment by embracing her true self or endure the mental strain of  remaining invisible to stay safe. She strives to balance familial  expectations, societal constraints imposed on her body and choices, her  growing gender dysphoria and depressive symptoms, and her pursuit of a  happy and fulfilling life.

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6.30pm

WHAT MAKES A GREAT DOC AND WHAT TO DO WITH IT (Panel Talk)

Documentaries have the power to educate, inspire, and entertain  audiences worldwide. They offer a unique window into the world, allowing  viewers to explore diverse cultures, witness historical events, and  delve into the depths of human experience. Whether you're a seasoned  filmmaker or just starting, creating a compelling documentary can be a  rewarding and transformative experience.

More info to follow

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8.30pm

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS 2

A selection of fantastic independent short documentary films

Recomposing Earth (directed by Christian Cargill, UK)

Under two feet of peaty soil on the Orkney Islands, lies the only  recording of Scottish composer Erland Cooper’s unheard album. In an  entirely unique attempt to collaborate with the natural world, it would  be an experiment on patience, art and value. Will the tape emerge  silent, and does it matter if it does?’ Recomposing Earth’ takes you  into the mind of an artist and the magic of the Orkney Islands that  inspire him, with a story that reminds us of music’s importance as an  expression of the human condition. With interviews including Paul Weller  and Sir Ian Rankin.

Black Stroke (directed by Olivia Smart, UK)

Drowning isn’t an option as three people tackle their biggest fear.  We follow the stories of three individuals learning to swim for the very  first time in just eight weeks.

My Bad Sister (directed by Joe Magowan, UK)

Polly and Sophie Duniam are South-East London’s infamous twin  sisters. Performing together since early childhood, the singing,  rapping, synchronised-dancing duo have made a name for themselves on the  illegal rave and festival circuit for their zany, hyperactive  performances. But a decade of being the biggest wreck-heads in the rave  has begun to take its toll. Joe Magowan’s intimate documentary follows  the twins as they embark on a new journey of sobriety while tackling  intense sibling rivalry, the covid pandemic, and a dwindling fanbase due  to their controversial views. At this crucial point in their lives, the  sisters must decide if they have what it takes to get serious and grow  beyond a world that’s holding them back.

3rd May 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.30pm £10 per screening/event, £20 Day Pass

Day 6 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE

12.30pm

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

MAJI

Directed by Charli Doherty

70 mins  UK

Across continents, one man’s quest against the water crisis: five challenges, five countries, one cause.

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2.30pm

SHORTS 5

A selection of fantastic independent short films

Delivery (directed by Ben Lankester, Uk)

Newly-qualified midwife Mary experiences the most physically and  psychologically challenging night shift of her career as she oversees  two life-and-death pregnancy cases.

Stray (directed by Edward Palmer, UK)

A western short film lit entirely by fire light. A weary old man  takes in a drifter for the night. They share dark stories before things  turn sinister.

Bottle George (directed by Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi, Japan)

A strange creature living in a bottle of alcohol is captured by a  little girl, and in her hour of need he must remember who he is and why  he is stuck.

The Pilgrimage (directed by Chakira Alin, UK)

A group of Muslim teens from London have to pose as Christian when  they sign up for the local church’s annual Bible study camping trip to  Devon.

Mafia (directed by James Cleave, UK)

MAFIA is a comedy drama that follows a wine-fuelled family as they  play a post-dinner round of Mafia, a playful game (supposedly), of  murder and deceit that soon spirals out of control as embarrassing  secrets are revealed and uncomfortable truths are exposed that could  change the family dynamic forever.

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4.30pm

SHORTS 6

A selection of fantastic independent short films

What I Am (directed by Jackie Oudney, UK)

A woman suffers amnesia after an accident at home, embarking on a  journey of self-discovery that leads to the reclamation of her agency.

Mir (directed by Brian Benjamin Dwyer, Ireland)

An exiled music composer gets reunited with his music is an unexpected place.

A Glass House (directed by Charles Strider, UK)

Robin, heartbroken and tending her garden, is confronted by an unexpected visitor whose presence threatens to unearth the past.

Safe (directed by David Yorke, UK)

A young woman battles for her life against a relentless masked killer.

Empty Your Pockets (directed by Tara Aghdashloo, Canada/Iran/UK)

Hassan is a young airport customs officer who must secure an advance  on his salary to afford his mother’s medication. As the dark side of his  job becomes more clear, Hassan must decide what matters to him the  most, and what cost he is willing to pay.

The Comedown (directed by Theo Watkins, UK)

After a wild night getting high on a strange, mold-derived party  drug, Lyla must contend with increasingly surreal after-effects.

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6.30pm

SHORTS 7

A selection of fantastic independent short films.

Contact Hours (directed by Harry Richards, UK)

The life of a university caretaker is upturned when one of his  students hasn’t been seen in days. It falls to him to unlock their door.  This tragedy throws his ailing relationship with his son into sharper  relief; the possibility of losing his son is terrifying.

Fantastic (directed by Liav Tal, Israel)

The film “Fantastic” tells the story of Geffen, a young man who tries  to create a tea advertisement for his work but experiences a creative  block. Geffen dives into his memories in search of inspiration, but all  his thoughts about the tea are intertwined with painful memories of a  breakup. At the end of his journey Geffen finds an idea for an  advertisement, leaves the breakup behind and moves on.

The Image Seller (directed by Donavan Richard, Canada)

Larry goes door-to-door, convinced he’s selling happiness through the images broadcast by a revolutionary retro portable TV.

Angus Gets Ghosted (directed by Luca Gabriel Piercey, UK)

Angus, health and eco-travel influencer, is invited to review a local  ‘stay-cation’ health retreat. But rather than tight yoga bums and  monstera plants, Angus and his cameraman K turn up to what appears to be  a derelict leisure centre, with some very dishevelled staff… Is this  really going to be the video that saves Angus’s expiring career, or do  these odd characters have something bigger planned for Angus?

What Men Do for Love (directed by Sai Karan Talwar, UK)

An aging dentist kidnaps a young man with intentions of killing him  because he’s had an affair with his wife, but an unlikely connection  starts to form between them.

Blue Rooster (directed by Rebecca King, UK)

Two struggling freelancers try to meet the client’s brief for a sexy, edgy car insurance ad.

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8.30pm

SHORTS 8

A selection of fantastic independent short films.

What We Wished We Could Be (directed by Luke Shelley, UK)

Two interwoven moments in the relationship of a couple affected by  the contaminated blood scandal, revealing their sacrifices, their love,  and the things they never felt safe to say.

Afters (directed by Martha Treves)

Two strangers watch the sunrise after a late night rave.

Tanner’s Field (directed by Jemma Field, UK)

In rural England a ten-year old boy is given new information about  his mother’s death. As his thoughts go into turmoil, his future is  irrevocably changed.

Fifteen (directed by Zoe Lewis, UK)

A stint in Young Offenders causes young love to unravel. Sean is sent  to solitary where he remains for weeks, against protocol but common  practice. Lisa struggles to see the boy she loved after the brutal  reality of segregation changes him forever.

Daddy Issues (directed by Misha Vertkin, UK)

On the hottest day of the year, Milo secretly prepares something for his unwell dad, Felix.


STI – Sexually Transmitted Introductions (directed by Harris Vaughan, UK)

A motley crew of promiscuous individuals find themselves forced  together in their very worst nightmare: the local STI clinic. Opening up  farcical truths and mind-altering revelations, they’re catapulted  towards a climax of excruciating consequences…

4th May 12.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm £10 per screening/event, £15 Day Pass

Day 7 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the iconic HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE

12.30pm

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

COMRADE TAMBO'S LONDON RECRUITS

Directed by Gordon Main

103 mins  UK

At the height of apartheid, late sixties/early 70’s, an international  group of working-class students and workers living in London answered  Oliver Tambo’s secret call for undercover agents.

This film tells the story of the young men and women who brought to  life – at great personal risk – Oliver Tambo’s daring, non violent  strategy to keep hope alive in his embattled people in South Africa.

Not everyone made it out.

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3pm

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS 3

Fantastic independent short documentary films.

Millwall Jew (directed by Joe Bor, UK)

A short documentary about the veteran comedian and Millwall fan Ivor  Dembina. Ivor discusses religion, comedy, football and how those worlds  collide.

Lost Stadiums: West Ham Speedway (directed by Neil Cole, UK)

A fascinating untold story of one of Britain’s biggest ever sport  stadiums – which sat in the heart of London’s East End, and hosted the  motorcycling sport – Speedway. It was demolished in 1972 – but there are  plenty of signs that it was an important community landmark.

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4.30pm

FEATURE

DEAD FUN

Directed by Benjamin Turner

61 mins UK

A group of friends attend a house party. Waiting through the doors is  a wild night, an ex-girlfriend, and… N***a Zombies? A film that  explores serious youth violence, violence against women and young male  mental health, created by young Black Londoners.

4th May 1pm & 3pm £12 (£18 Both screenings)

Day 7 of the 10th Unrestricted View Film Festival at the stunning art’otel Hoxton

1pm

Shorts 9

The Trail (directed by Joseph Ollman, UK)

Estranged siblings Martin and Sam reunite for a walk through their  childhood woods, hoping to reconnect. When a lone hiker crosses their  path the boundary between reality and delusion disintegrates, as the  siblings face a chilling nightmare that tests their fractured bond.

Rodent (directed by Joe Fereday, UK)

A rat transports us through the last vestiges of humanity as it  forages for food for its family. Confronted by a formidable threat, we  discover the true magnitude of recent global events.

Alt-Jay (directed by Stefan Pollak, UK)

A social portrait focusing on identical twin, Jay Southern and his  desire for inclusion in sport. A story about family, disability and  belonging to a community.

The Farm (directed by Leo Villares, UK)

The Farm is a dark comedy set in an idyllic retreat in Brazil. Calvin  and Hanna are an English couple who come to the Farm expecting rest and  relaxation, in the hopes that this will get them through a rocky patch  in their relationship.

Bal Maiden (directed by Aella Jordan-Edge, UK)

In an 18th century Cornish tin mining community, two isolated young  women risk their lives to break free from abuse after a local miner  pushes them to breaking point.

Imagine Me & You (directed by Tom Waterhouse & Thomas Kean, UK)

A school reunion forces Robert to rethink if he should still have an imaginary best friend at 38 years old.

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3pm

Shorts 10

A selection of fantastic independent short films.

An Invitation (directed by Raphael von Blumenthal, UK)

An actor on the cusp of landing a life-changing role is invited into his agent’s office to make a career-defining decision.

Strings Attached (directed by Danny Cotton, UK)

In a world where people struggle to communicate with each other, a  socially anxious woman struggles to get her life back on track.

The Pearl Comb (directed by Ali Cook, UK)

In 1893, an endearing Cornish fisherman’s wife captures the attention  of the medical profession as the first person to ever cure someone of  Tuberculosis.

Nation Treasures (directed by Will Wright, UK)

When a European art collector is given a private viewing of the  British Museum’s ‘special collections’, suspicions are raised when he  takes a special interest in one particular object.
But after hearing a  re-telling of the infamous object’s discovery the collector forces the  curator into internal conflict when he tries to acquire it for himself.

Roses Are Red, Everything Else is Blue (directed by Charlie Schanschieff, UK)

A powerful anthology that delves into the often unspoken and  misspoken struggles of men’s mental health. Through a series of five  evocative monologues and poems, the film sheds light on the inner  turmoil that many men face but rarely express. Each segment is set in a  familiar, seemingly mundane location where men might find themselves  alone—a place where they can reflect in solitude.

Angela (directed by Brendan Cleaves, UK)

An awkward first date spirals into chaos when a mix-up over a missing  leg leads to a series of bizarre misunderstandings. ‘Angela’ is a  charming short comedy about love, limbs and lateral incisors.