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Established 1949 to showcase the best of modern world cinema for film lovers of Bedfordshire. Films shown every Tuesday, starting promptly at 7:30pm

30/10/2026

Next week (Tuesday 3rd November) we watch:

🎬 ON FALLING

In a world that never stops demanding more from us, how do we hold on to our sense of self?

Meet Aurora, a Portuguese migrant working in a warehouse in Scotland. Her days are ruled by targets and algorithms, while her evenings are filled with isolation. As she struggles to find connection and meaning, this quietly powerful drama asks what happens when work begins to take over our lives.

🌍 Language: English and Portuguese
🎥 Director: Laura Carreira

⭐ Starring: Joana Santos, Inês Vaz and Piotr Sikora

🏆 Winner of the Sutherland Award at the BFI London Film Festival

⏱️ Running time: 104 minutes

📅 Year: 2024
🔞 Certificate: 15

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

23/10/2026

What did you think of this week’s film ‘Dragonfly’? Critics seem to be divided on the final 15 minutes of the film, where the director takes a sudden shocking pivot from the earlier gentle character studies. Was the ending a result of the care system failures, was it the self-fulfilling prophesy of class bias, or was it something else entirely?

⭐ Our society’s reviews were as follows:

Excellent: 26%
Very good: 60%
Good: 9%
Average: 5%
Poor: 0%
⭐So 4.1 out of 5 stars for this week’s film.

We take a break for a week now and our next film will be on Tuesday 3rd November.

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

19/10/2026

Just a reminder that tomorrow's film (Tuesday 20th October, starting at 7.30pm) is:

🎬 DRAGONFLY

Love thought-provoking films, powerful performances and stories that stay with you? Neglected pensioner Elsie finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen. Over time, a friendship grows but Elsie's resentful, guilt-ridden son stirs up tensions, bringing shocking consequences.

Tag someone who loves a gripping psychological thriller and join us at the University of Bedfordshire Polhill cinema (MK41 9EA) tomorrow! 🍿

Cash or cheques on the door. There are benches in the courtyard outside to meet your friends before going in. Discover brilliant cinema on your doorstep and support your local film community.

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

16/10/2026

Next week (Tuesday 20th October) we watch three British icons in:

🎬 DRAGONFLY

Two neighbours. An unlikely friendship. And a relationship that takes a chilling turn…

In ‘Dragonfly’, neglected widow Elsie finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen. As their bond deepens, questions of trust, kindness and obsession begin to emerge. But are Colleen’s intentions really what they seem?

Starring the brilliant Brenda Blethyn, Andrea Riseborough and Jason Watkins, this gripping British drama builds into a tense psychological thriller that will keep you thinking long after the credits roll.

🌍 Language: English
🎥 Director: Paul Andrew Williams

⭐ Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Andrea Riseborough and Jason Watkins

🏆 Winner: Golden Hitchcock prize for Best Film at the Dinard British Film Festival

⏱️ Running time: 98 minutes

📅 Year: 2025
🔞 Certificate: 15

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

15/10/2026

Tuesday’s film, ‘I’m still here,’ is our most highly rated film of the season so far, with 95% of our members rating it as excellent or very good.

Do go and watch it if you missed this week’s showing.

⭐ The reviews were as follows:

· Excellent: 70%

· Very good: 25%

· Good: 3%

· Average: 2%

· Poor: 0%

⭐So a chart topping 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Will next week’s film impress as much? Join us to find out!

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

12/10/2026

Just a reminder that tomorrow's film (Tuesday 13th October at 7.30pm) is:

🎬 I’M STILL HERE

Set in 1970s Brazil during the military dictatorship, I’m Still Here follows Eunice Paiva as she faces the disappearance of her husband and fights to protect her family while searching for the truth.

All are welcome, so do come and join us for an unforgettable evening of Oscar winning Brazilian cinema on the big screen.

Become a full member for £70 for the season, or be a day member and pay £5 at the door. Cash or cheques only.

All films are screened at the Polhill campus of the University of Bedfordshire (MK41 9EA). Plenty of paid cashless parking available.

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

09/10/2026

Next week (Tuesday 13th October) we move to Brazil for the Oscar winning film:

🎬 I’M STILL HERE

Experience the powerful, moving and unforgettable I’m Still Here, Walter Salles’ acclaimed drama based on a true story.

When a family’s life is shattered by Brazil’s military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva is forced to find extraordinary strength in the face of unimaginable loss. A deeply human story of family, courage and resistance and a film that has captured audiences around the world.

🌍 Language: Portuguese with English subtitles
🎥 Director: Walter Salles
⭐ Starring: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro

🏆 Oscar Winner for Best International Feature Film in 2025

⏱️ Running time: 138 mins

📅 Year: 2024
🔞 Certificate: 15

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

08/10/2026

Tuesday’s film was ‘Two Prosecutors’ and our audience scored it very highly.

⭐ The reviews were as follows:

· Excellent: 37%

· Very good: 35%

· Good: 24%

· Average: 4%

· Poor: 0%

⭐So a high score of 4.0 out of 5 stars for this week’s showing.

See you all on Tuesday for our next showing! 🍿

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

05/10/2026

Just a reminder that tomorrow's film (Tuesday 6th October, starting at 7.30pm) is:

🎬 TWO PROSECUTORS

A stark, atmospheric and thought-provoking film that offers a chilling portrait of Stalinist bureaucracy and power.

Become a full member for just £70 for the season, or be a day member and just pay £5 at the door. Cash or cheques only. New members or day members welcome.

Cashless paid parking is available onsite.

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

24/09/2026

This Tuesday evening’s film was Rose of Nevada and our members gave it an overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars.

⭐ Once again opinion was divided on this one:

· Excellent: 9%

· Very good: 16%

· Good: 36%

· Average: 23%

· Poor: 16%

We take a break now for a week and are next back on 6th October. See you then. 🍿

www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk

Address

University Of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue
Bedford
MK419EA

Opening Hours

7pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441234405435

Website

https://lnk.bio/bedfordfilms, http://www.bedfordfilmsociety.org.uk/, http://letterboxd.com/bedfordfilms

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