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Dhabkaaro (Heartbeat) TBC

Sun 3 May, 3pm

After a heart transplant, a deeply flawed man begins an unexpected journey towards remorse, accountability and inner peace.

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Andrzej Wajda Centenary

Films screening across May

To mark the centenary of Andrzej Wajda’s birth and to celebrate this visionary filmmaker, we present a selection of his finest work including his rarely screened final film Afterimage.

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Ashes and Diamonds (Popiół I Diament) 12A

Mon 4 May, 6.15pm

In the last days of the Second World War, Maciek, a Polish resistance fighter, is tasked with the assassination of a Communist official.

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Mera Lyari + Director Q&A TBC

Mon 4 May, 7.45pm

A group of female footballers fight for their freedoms in the streets of Lyari.

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Pukam Pukai TBC

Thu 7 May, 6.15pm

In a blistering Delhi summer, three young dreamers find their paths unexpectedly intertwined. Coming of age story on the joy of chasing dreams.

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Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC 12A

Fri 8 May, 8.15pm | Sat 9 May, 6.15pm | Sun 10 May, 3.30pm

Newly restored, re-edited and remixed by the Lennons’ seven-times GRAMMY®-Award winning team, Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC is a new concert film of two live shows by John Lennon & Yoko Ono at Madison Square Garden in 1972.

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Umrao Jaan + Director Q&A PG

Sat 9 May, 7pm

Rich with music, longing and melancholy, this Indian classic follows Umrao Jaan's journey from abducted child to celebrated courtesan and poet.

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Man of Marble (Człowiek Z Marmuru) U

Sun 10 May, 3pm

Man of Marble is a thought-provoking examination of the moral responsibility of an individual and art in challenging dominant ideology, censorship and oppressive authorities.

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Attenborough at 100

Sun 10 May, 3.15pm | Sun 17 May, 3.30pm

To celebrate David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, we present two of his spectacular documentaries on the big screen.

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Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet PG

Sun 10 May, 3.15pm

One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.

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Shane Embury of Napalm Death – In Conversation 16+

Fri 15 May, 7.30pm

Napalm Death’s longest standing member, Shane Embury comes to Phoenix off the back of the release of his book ‘Life?… and Napalm Death’ for an in-person Q&A.

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Lord of the Rings: Extended Editions all-dayer 12A

Sat 16 May, 11am

We return once more to Middle-Earth for our annual all-dayer of the extended editions of Peter Jackson’s beloved trilogy.

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.