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Young Mothers 12A

Screening from Fri 5 Sep

"★★★★★ – Outstanding" – Guardian. Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at Cannes, the Dardenne brothers (The Kid with a Bike, Two Days One Night) return with this sublime social-realist drama.

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Of God’s Men + Q&A 18

Fri 5 Sep, 7pm

After a suicide attempt, a Muslim man draws closer to God, but when he is forced to live with his disruptive brother, his new-found belief is tested.

/ Staff pick

Melancholia 15

Sun 7 Sep, 3pm | Sat 20 Sep, 8pm

Each month a Phoenix staff member picks a film, for September Hires and Conferencing Coordinator Lotte Coleman has chosen Lars von Trier’s superb metaphysical drama Melancholia.

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Holloway + Filmmaker Q&A & Panel 12A

Mon 8 Sep, 7pm

★★★★★ – Financial Times. In this deeply moving and transformational documentary, six women return to the now abandoned Holloway Prison to take part in a women’s circle.

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To Be Frank – Me, Frank and the Music Industry 18

Wed 10 Sep, 8pm

To Be Frank is a rockumentary film that follows the life journey of Frank Benbini (Uncle Frank) from humble beginnings on a Leicester council estate with his single working-class Mum, to internationally renowned musician, touring the world with major artists.

/ Film Quiz

Film Quiz

Thu 11 Sep, 7.30pm | Thu 9 Oct, 7.30pm

Test your film knowledge with our popular monthly film quiz, with the chance to win some epic prizes.

/ Phoenix Comedy Club

Phoenix Comedy Club 14+

Thu 11 Sep, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Join us for our regular comedy night at The Nest on the second Thursday every month, in partnership with Jokes On Us. Expect top quality acts, plus a compère, guaranteeing you an evening of midweek mirth.

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Christy 15

Screening from Fri 12 Sep

A touching and uplifting story of camaraderie amongst young people trying to make a life on the margins, Brendan Canty’s raw, kinetic feature debut won the Grand Prix at this year’s Berlinale.

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Deaf 12A

Screening from Fri 12 Sep

Winner of the Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlinale, this superb drama explores the challenges faced by Ángela, a deaf woman, who is expecting a child with her hearing partner.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale PG

Screening from Fri 12 Sep

Downton Abbey returns to cinemas for its final curtain call. As the 1930s dawn, the Crawley family find themselves engulfed in public scandal and financial turmoil following Lady Mary’s salacious divorce.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues 15

Screening from Fri 12 Sep

Over 40 years later, the legendary Spinal Tap reunite for one last show! Lost in the rock ’n’ roll wilderness, Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls are lured out of retirement for a one-night-only spectacular.

/ Kaiju contines...

Invasion of the Astro-Monster U

Fri 12 Sep, 6.15pm

Aliens from Planet X make an irresistible offer to the people of Earth: let them borrow Godzilla and Rodan to help defeat King Ghidorah, and in return they will provide a cure for all known human disease.

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 come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive 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.