Silkscreen Film Society

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.

07/03/2026

On Wednesday 18th March we have the final film of the '25-'26 season. This is the American film 'Fremont' made by director Babak Jahli in 2023 (92 mins).
There will be one showing of this film at 7.00pm followed by our AGM to which all members are invited.
"A sensitive immigrant tale, tinged with deadpan humour. Donya who worked as an English translator for the American Army in Afghanistan has found asylum in California. Physically, she is now out of danger, but she finds re-settlement in an alien culture has some unexpected challenges."
This film won 7 awards with 13 other nominations. For a trailer see

A sensitive immigrant tale, tinged with deadpan humour. Donya who worked as an English translator for the American Army in Afghanistan has found asylum in Read More

05/03/2026

Sincere apologies to the members and guests who came to the first showing of 'Io Capitano' on Wednesday 4th March. The problem was resolved in time for the 8.00pm showing but that's two films in a row with technical problems after '20,000 Species Of Bees' on Wednesday 28th Feb. We are truly sorry this has happened.

20/02/2026

Our next film on Wednesday 4th March will be the Italian film 'Io Capitano' (121 mnins, subtitles) made in 2023 by director Mateo Garrone.
"Two young Senegalese cousins attempt a perilous overland journey across the Sahara to reach Europe, experiencing ruthless exploitation by corrupt officials and harrowing ill treatment from vicious gangmasters and criminals, but also sympathetic help from fellow migrants. This visually stunning film is a searing indictment of the experiences of would-be migrants."
Thios film won 38 awards and 41 other nominations including an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film.
For a trailer see

Two young Senegalese cousins attempt a perilous overland journey across the Sahara to reach Europe, experiencing ruthless exploitation by corrupt officialsRead More

20/02/2026

To all members and guests who came to the first showing of '20,000 Species of Bees' on Wednesday 18th, apologies for the technical problems that spoiled your enjoyment of the film. The problems were resolved for the second showing.

10/02/2026

The next film at Silkscreen will be "20,000 Species Of Bees" (125 minutes, subtitles) on Wednesday 18th February. This Spanish/French/Basques film was made in 2023 by director Estibaliz Urresola Solarguren and has won 40 awards (inc 2 Goyas) and 51 other nominations.
"This sensitive drama centres on an 8-year-old child, who during a long, summer holiday with family realises she is a girl and not a boy. This film highlights the struggles of a transgender childhood and the need for understanding and acceptance from her family and the community around her."
For a trailer see

This sensitive drama centres on an 8-year-old child, who during a long, summer holiday with family realises she is a girl and not a boy. This film highlighRead More

08/01/2026

Our next feature, on Wednesday 21st January will be 'Zone Of Interest' made in 2023 by Jonathan Glazier (105 mins, subtitles).
"A model German family enjoys a comfortable lifestyle in a spacious house with a large garden. But this is no ordinary family. Rudolf is Camp Commandant at Auschwitz which lies just outside the garden walls. The notion of ‘the banality of evil’ is thoughtfully explored in this multi-award-winning film."
This film won 71 awards including 2 Oscars, 2 Baftas, 4 prizes at Cannes, and a Cesar, and 186 other nominations.
For a trailer see

A model German family enjoys a comfortable lifestyle in a spacious house with a large garden. But this is no ordinary family. Rudolf is Camp Commandant at Read More

11/12/2025

On Wednesday 7th January our next film will be 'Radical', a Mexican film made in 2023 by Christopher Zalla (125 mins, subtitles).
"An uplifting Sundance Festival award-winning film set in a Mexican school in a border town overwhelmed by corruption, neglect and violence. Staff and students lack basic educational resources and are poorly motivated until the arrival of a dynamic new teacher who is determined to turn things around."
This film won 18 awards with 23 other nominations. For a trailer see https://silkscreen.org.uk/radical/

27/11/2025

Our next feature, on Wednesday 10th December, will be the Irish/Belgian film "Small Things Like These", made by Tim Mielants in 2024 (98 mins, subtitles) starring Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh and Emily Watson, and based on the book by Claire Keegan. This film won 4 awards including Best Film and Best Lead Actor at the Irish Film & TV Awards. It also received 11 nominations.
"It’s Christmas 1985 in a small Irish town. A coal merchant, father of girls and the son of a single mother is confronted by the local convent’s ill-treatment of unmarried mothers. It’s a moral dilemma that tortures his soul in the light of the town’s complicity. A thought -provoking drama."

19/11/2025

Please note that due to the length of the next film ("I'm Still Here", Wed 26th Nov) the second showing will start at 8:15pm and not at the normal time of 8:00.