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/ Family Film

The Wild Robot U

Fri 18 – Thu 31 Oct

From the team behind How to Train Your Dragon and based on Peter Brown’s beloved novel of the same name, this gorgeous new animation follows the journey of a robot that is shipwrecked on an island.

/ Film

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things PG

Fri 25 – Thu 31 Oct

★★★★ – The Times. Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession.

/ Course

Editing for Indie Filmmakers 18+

Thursdays, 31 Oct – 28 Nov, 7pm – 8.30pm

Learn how to get the most out of your film in the edit suite with this guide to the art of film editing, led by tutor Keith Allott.

/ Black History Month

The Record Store & Black Music – England’s Tastemakers 18

Thu 31 Oct, from 6pm

A fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with stories told by those who managed, worked and shopped in them.

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Halloween – Extended TV Cut 18

Thu 31 Oct, 7.45pm

★★★★★ – Guardian. Halloween on Halloween! A very rare chance to see the extended TV cut of John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher on the big screen, with 12 additional minutes of footage.

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The Apprentice 15

Fri 18 – Thu 31 Oct

★★★★ – Evening Standard. The gripping new film from Iranian director Abbasi (Border, Holy Spider) is set in a world of avarice and ambition, delving into the ascent of a notorious American dynasty.

/ Season

Black History Month

Screenings throughout October

For Black History Month 2024, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage have programmed a series of films exploring the themes of Representation, Relocation and Revelation.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.