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Silkscreen Film Society is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers on behalf of its members. Set up in 2001 by a small group of enthusiasts, the Society now has well over 300 members and has established itself as the focal point for people in the area who want to see a wide range of the best films from around the world. Chosen by a small team of members, films are selected because they have exceptional qualities of direction, acting or cinematography. Our programme runs from September to March and we have two showings, usually at 5.30 and 8.00 pm, on designated evenings. Films are projected on state of the art digital equipment in a 250-seat auditorium in Macclesfield’s historic Heritage Centre, close to excellent parking areas and restaurants.

23/10/2026

Our next film, on Wednesday 11th November, will be "Palestine 36", a Quatari/Turkish/British film made in 2025 by Annemarie Jacir (119mins, subtitles).
"1936 saw an Arab revolt against the British who had a League of Nations mandate to keep the peace between newly arrived Jewish settlers and native Palestinians. This epic film dramatizes events through Arab eyes and is a powerful reminder of the roots of subsequent, intractable Arab/Jewish conflicts over land."
This film won 9 awards with 12 other nominations. For a trailer see https://silkscreen.org.uk/palestine-36/

15/10/2026

We have our Short Films evening next Wednesday 21st October. Please note this is not the date on the leaflet. The leaflet is wrong. The website is correct. The date is Wednesday 21st Oct. Showings at 5:30pm and 8:00pm as usual.
"A selection of award winning films, spanning 50 years, including Oscar nominated and Oscar winning; famous actors and film makers. There is a mix of ten short films covering a variety of genres: animated, live action, musical, true stories, romance, conflict, drama and comedy".

01/10/2026

Our next feature on Wednesday 14th October will be 'Sentimental Value', a Norwegian film made in 2025 by Joachim Trier (133 minutes, subtitles).
"A compelling look at the art of film-making. An aging, egocentric film director attempts to rekindle his fading career by making one last movie exploring the nature of his fractured relationships with the wife and two daughters he abandoned many years before."
This film won the 2026 Oscar for Best International Feature Film and was nominated for 8 other Oscars. It also won 83 other awards including a Bafta for Best Film Not In English and a Cannes Grand Prize and 306 other nominations.
For a trailer see

17/09/2026

Our next feature on Wednesday 30th September is the South Africa film "Don't Let's Go To The Dogs Tonight" made in 2025 and directed by Embeth Davidtz (98 mins, subtitles).
"An adaptation of the eponymous memoir by Alexandra Fuller. This is a nuanced portrayal of a period of turmoil during the transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe cleverly seen through the unjudging eyes of an almost feral white seven-year-old girl. Both her parents and her black nanny face an uncertain future."
For a trailer see https://silkscreen.org.uk/dont-lets-go-to-the-dogs-tonight/

13/09/2026

Please note that the date of the 'Short Films' evening has changed to 21st October and not 28th as originally published.

02/09/2026

In a fortnight's time, on Wednesday 16th, we have our opening film of the 2026-27 season. If you haven't signed up for the new season then please take out membership on the 'Join Us' page of the website. Our first film is a French comedy, 'The Marching Band' (104 mins, subtitles) made in 2024 by director Emmanuel Courcol.
"A classical musician in need of a bone marrow transplant, finds the brother he never knew he had. Their developing relationship explores the unpredictability of life chances, the spectre of mortality and the healing power of music. Powerful performances from both leads in this moving drama set in northern France."
This film was nominated for 7 awards at the 2025 César’s.

16/07/2026

We're now taking membership payments for the 2026-27 season which starts on Wednesday September 16th with the French film, 'The Marching Band'. Membership for 12 films and the short films evening is just £30. Sign up on the Join Us page of the website here

Silkscreen attracts all sorts of people, and membership is great value for money at £30 a year, allowing you to watch a rich pick of international films on the big screen for just £2.50 per film. The price also includes admission to our Short Films Evening.

10/06/2026

All the films for the upcoming 2026-27 season of Silkscreen are now on our website with dates, blurb and trailers. Details of how to join for the new season will be available from mid-July.
Our Silkscreen website is at silkscreen.org.uk

27/03/2026

That's it folks .. the 2025-26 season is now finished. But fear not .. the Film Selection Panel is already at work to find the films for the 2026-27 season which will begin in mid-September. Check Facebook and the website from time to time for details, as they become available, of film nights, films and membership.

12/03/2026

Following the two technical faults during showings of '20,000 Species Of Bees' and 'Io Capitano' we have decided to offer another date at the end of our usual season, on Wednesday 25th March, and screen the two films one more time for those of you who want to see them uninterrupted. We will programme ’20,000 Species of Bees’ at 5.30pm and ‘Io Capitano’ at 8pm. You will be able to bring a guest free of charge. We are aware that our early doors audience may find it inconvenient coming to ‘Io Capitano’ at the later time, but you do have another option. It is possible to stream the films at home. ‘Io Capitano’ was shown recently on Channel 4 and is still available for free on their catch-up service. ’20,000 Bees’ is available on several paid for streaming services; Apple, Amazon Prime, Curzon, You Tube.

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The Heritage Centre
Macclesfield

Website

http://www.silkscreen.org.uk/

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