Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Celebrate the release of 28 YEARS LATER with this spectacular shot-on-video double-bill of zombie outbreak movies made by teenagers: Emily Hagins’ PATHOGEN (2006) and Pablo Parés & Hernán Sáez’s PLAGA ZOMBIE aka Zombie Plague (1997)!

“THE HEIGHT OF OUTSIDER MOVIEMAKING”

BAR TRASH host Token Homo is a lifelong zombie movie fan (he even lives where they shot 28 WEEKS LATER!), so how better to celebrate the return of the 28 DAYS LATER franchise to our screens than a slew of zombie movies? After last week’s Blaxploitation take on the sub-genre — SUGAR HILL (1974) — we now get served two epic zombie outbreak movies made by teenagers!

PATHOGEN dir Emily Hagins (2006/USA/66mins)
Conceived when filmmaker Emily Hagins was 12 and released when she was 15, PATHOGEN is one of the most accomplished horror movies ever made by a person before they could legally drive a car. With an impressive devotion to editing and storytelling, PATHOGEN delivers eyeball gouging, decapitations, and knife fights, along with an endearing perspective that could only originate from an Austin teenager. “PATHOGEN is as awkward and unsure as junior high itself, but it’s driven by wonder, sincerity, and a surprisingly cohesive style” (Bleeding Skull).

PLAGA ZOMBIE aka Zombie Plague dir Pablo Parés & Hernán Sáez (1997/Argentina/69mins)
17-year-old suburban Buenos Aires filmmakers Pablo Parés and Hernán Sáez pooled $450 to co-write, produce, direct and star in a shot-on-VHS zombie epic of such flesh-ripping, gore-spewing greatness that it instantly drew global cult acclaim. Over the next 20 years, Parés, Sáez and their friends would create two increasingly ambitious, and equally brilliant, viscera-soaked sequels, and several short films. But this is where it all started. “A DIY VHS movie miracle… the look and feel of early Raimi and Jackson, only cheaper, faster, and slimier” (Rue Morgue).

Polite notice: We are showing PATHOGEN and PLAGA ZOMBIE with subtitles from the best available digital sources. PATHOGEN was shot on digital video and PLAGA ZOMBIE was shot on VHS — please approach the technical quality of the original source material with love and empathy! Please also note the earlier than usual start time for our teen zombie double feature (8:30pm).

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

A live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation's beloved 2010 animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original trilogy. Set on the rugged isle of Berk, the story follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Mason Thames), an inventive yet overlooked Viking teenager. In a society where dragons are feared and hunted, Hiccup defies tradition by befriending Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond challenges the longstanding enmity between Vikings and dragons, leading to a journey that could reshape their world.

Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Join us for an evening of relaxed networking with fellow TV & film professionals.
Whether you're a writer, director, actor, producer, or content creator, come share ideas, make new connections, and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere with industry peers.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema. A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.

A live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation's beloved 2010 animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original trilogy. Set on the rugged isle of Berk, the story follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Mason Thames), an inventive yet overlooked Viking teenager. In a society where dragons are feared and hunted, Hiccup defies tradition by befriending Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond challenges the longstanding enmity between Vikings and dragons, leading to a journey that could reshape their world.

Celebrate Pride Month at Genesis. France, 1760. Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne arrives under the guise of companionship, observing Héloïse by day and secretly painting her by firelight at night. As the two women orbit one another, intimacy and attraction grow as they share Héloïse's first moments of freedom. Héloïse's portrait soon becomes a collaborative act of and testament to their love.

The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With: Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Something Beautiful is a one of a kind pop opera fueled by fantasy, featuring thirteen original new songs from the visual album Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus. Exclusively mixed by Alan Meyerson (Dune Part One, The Dark Night) for theatrical release. Directed and written by Miley Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, Brendan Walter. Produced by Miley Cyrus, Panos Cosmatos (Mandy, Beyond The Black Rainbow) and XYZ Films’ Nate Bolotin, Aram Tertzakian and Nick Spicer.

Genesis Cinema and SwingdanceUK invite you along to our monthly Swing dance night!
Learn the steps Swing Dance Class 7.30-8.30pm with Simon!
Followed by dancing led by resident DJ Simon Selmon & guest DJs playing great dance music of the 30s, 40s & 50s & beyond for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Shag & Balboa dancers!
A chilled atmosphere where you can meet friends, relax, enjoy a drink or a tasty pie and dance the night away!
Full Bar, Cocktails, Cinema Snacks available - popcorn, ice cream, Nacho's etc and then Lindy Hop ’til you drop!
Let the fun begin!

7.30pm Beginners Lindy Hop Class Pre-booking recommended
8.30pm Dancing with resident DJ Simon 'Mr Kicks' Selmon & special guest DJs - all welcome!

Class & Dance £9/£8 Students/NHS
Dance Only £3- Last Entry 9.30 pm

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London, E1 4UJ.
Tubes: Stepney Green, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green

Website: https://swingdanceuk.com/socials/some-like-it-swing/

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Join us at Genesis for Thalia; South London’s Marilyn Monroe and Kat Slater crossover no-one expected! Bringing traditional camp cabaret to audiences across the UK wherever good gin is sold. Her repertoire knows no bounds with numbers across the board from Rock to Pop, Musicals to camp classics, there isn’t a song she won’t sing!

Celebrating Pride and Stonewall at Genesis - Part of our Drag at Genesis Bar Events!

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

A live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation's beloved 2010 animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original trilogy. Set on the rugged isle of Berk, the story follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Mason Thames), an inventive yet overlooked Viking teenager. In a society where dragons are feared and hunted, Hiccup defies tradition by befriending Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond challenges the longstanding enmity between Vikings and dragons, leading to a journey that could reshape their world.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

A live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation's beloved 2010 animated film, directed by Dean DeBlois, who also helmed the original trilogy. Set on the rugged isle of Berk, the story follows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Mason Thames), an inventive yet overlooked Viking teenager. In a society where dragons are feared and hunted, Hiccup defies tradition by befriending Toothless, a rare Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond challenges the longstanding enmity between Vikings and dragons, leading to a journey that could reshape their world.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

A gym-obsessed serial killer murders and eats a local drug dealer for their protein, inadvertently sparking a brutal and bloodthirsty tit-for-tat turf war between rival drug gangs. Based on his 2014 short film of the same name, PROTEIN is the feature film debut of award-winning commercials/music video director Tony Burke and offers a compelling blend of blackly-comic small-town crime thriller, nuanced character drama and grisly cannibal horror. The film premiered to rave reviews and an incredibly enthusiastic audience reaction at London’s FrightFest 2024.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/co-writer Tony Burke and actor/producer Craig Russell. 

PROTEIN contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, he starts to form new bonds with eccentric aliens while discovering who he's truly meant to be.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Fearless is a heartwarming documentary that features six women aged between 78 and 90. As young women they left their homes in the Caribbean, Ireland and South Asia to answer post WWII Britain’s call for workers.

The film uses archive film and photography to interweave pivotal moments in women’s social history with the interviewees’ memories of life in Britain. These are the moments and movements that impacted women then and now. They include the Notting Hill uprising and the fight for racial equality in housing and jobs. The immigrant workers’ rights fought for by the Grunwick factory strikers and the lengths mothers went to in order to ensure their children received a proper education.

Today, these fearless women are almost invisible to modern society, but as the film shows, they are still vibrant, engaging and full of mischievous fun.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025).

MYSTERY FILMS are always hugely popular at BAR TRASH where we only reveal the title when we press play! For this MYSTERY VHS FILM, we’ve asked the incredible tapehead Gemma Gore to handpick something wonderful from her extensive collection of uncensored VHS rarities.

“The VHS gods have summoned me to descend into the dungeon to unearth a mystery movie so wild, so weird, so wonderfully WTF... it had to be rewound twice just to make sure it was real. Past screenings have blessed your eyeballs with: double-denim rockabilly driller-killers (SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE I & II); a triple chainsaw wielding lieutenant confronting a family of cannibals (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE PART II); and a summer camp caretaker’s bloody revenge (THE BURNING). But what fresh VHS delight have I chosen? I’ve been sworn to absolute secrecy (seriously—there was blood), but trust me…this one’s a certified banger. See you at BAR TRASH!” (Gemma Gore)

Polite notice: Our BAR TRASH VHS presentations do not have subtitles or captions and may encounter technical problems during playback (we have a digital backup if needed!). Please approach the technical quality of the vintage source material with love and empathy!

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

A new era is born. Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur horror" story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy

Directed by Joseph Kosinski ( Top Gun: Maverick), featuring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 prodigy from the 1990s. After a career-ending crash, Hayes becomes a journeyman racer. Three decades later, he's approached by his old teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), now the owner of the struggling APXGP team. Ruben convinces Sonny to return to Formula 1 to mentor the team's ambitious rookie, Joshua "Noah" Pearce (Damson Idris), and help elevate the team from the bottom of the standings. As Sonny confronts his past and the intense competition of the sport, he discovers that redemption and success require more than just speed on the track.

Genesis Poetry Slam - London’s only three-round slam

The friendliest poetry slam in town, and London’s only three-round poetry slam is back for another night of incredible poetry and community, for only £1! BARGAIN!

Join us on Thursday, 3rd of July upstairs at the Genesis Cinema in Stepney Green for your monthly dose of friendly competitive poetry slamming! Who will be next to join our 2025 grand final? AUDIENCE, YOU DECIDE!

Doors at 6:00pm for a 7:30pm start.

AUDIENCE MEMBERS:
Tickets are just £1 each. We often SELL OUT COMPLETELY so grab your ticket ahead of time! If you book a ticket but then can't make it, please contact Genesis Cinema to release your ticket.

We need 5 members of the audience to help out as judges. Come speak to the crew to find out more. Other than that: just grab a cocktail, a pie and a comfy sofa and watch poets battle it out for a chance to compete in our grand final in December!

POETS:
There are two ways to sign up for a slot (this is new, pay attention):
1. In the PRE SIGN-UP on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1427897914099?aff=oddtdtcreator
2. ON THE NIGHT

To book a PRE SIGN-UP slot, simply book your free ticket on our Eventbrite. These slots are limited, and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Poets with a pre-sign up slot do not need to purchase tickets, your name will be on the door at the box office.

If you don’t get a pre-sign up slot, we always have a few ON THE NIGHT slots, for poets who want to try their luck. These are also first, come first served.

The slam is a 3 round slam, so please bring 3 poems just in case. Each poem should be 3 minutes or under.

Whether you come to share your poetry, or just to listen- we really are a very lucky bunch with friendly people and incredible poets!

You all make the space we hold as wonderful as it is - we really couldn’t do it without your words and your enthusiasm, which we want to match always! So bring all your good vibes our way and let’s continue 2025 in style!

Any questions? poetry@genesis-cinema.co.uk

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.

A new era is born. Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defence contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech.

A new era is born. Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

Independent Candidate is an observational documentary following Fiona Lali’s and her Revolutionary Communist Party’s (RCP) 2024 parliamentary campaign in Stratford & Bow, East London. The film sets out to capture the everyday reality of grassroots politics and the determined energy of RCP’s activists. They are running to win, but the film’s focus is the campaign more than the result, as Fiona and her comrades organise to bring their vision of radical change directly to the people.

Directed by Teilo Vellacott / 46 mins // 2025 // Actual Fact & Alborada Films

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Fiona Lali and Teilo Vellacott, the film's director. Chaired by Pablo Navarrete (Alborada Films) and Sam Liebmann (Filmmaker).

Short film screened at the start:

FIDSA Newsreel Nr. 2
10 mins, 2025
This FIDSA Newsreel Nr. 2 (19/03/2025) documents a discussion on the state of documentary film production and distribution, held during the 2025 edition of the FIDSA Film Festival in Santiago, Cuba.
Prominent internationalist filmmakers including Gordon Main, Lázara Herrera, Alejandra Guzzo, and others, share insights into the challenges of sustaining independent documentary cinema amid global market pressures and digital platform monopolies.
Directed and edited by Rodrigo Vázquez Salessi, with executive production by Osaín Álvarez, the newsreel continues the legacy of politically engaged filmmaking once embodied by the ICAIC Latin American Newsreel.
By highlighting these discussions, the FIDSA News Bulletin acts not only as a cultural homage to its predecessor but as a political intervention, updating the mission of revolutionary cinema to meet the realities of the 21st century.

Event supported by Santiago Alvarez In Memoriam International Documentary Film Festival (FIDSA).

Back To The Beginning Fan Event Party. Come down to Bar Paragon and celebrate one of the most iconic and influencal bands of all time play their final gig. Featuring sets from Black Sabbath, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon. Plus, there’s a supergroup of musicians also playing, including Billy Corgan, David Draiman, Duff McKagan, Frank Bello, Fred Durst, Jonathan Davis, Scott Ian, Sleep Token’s II and more. Grab a pint and enjoy a great day of music.

A new era is born. Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends. 6th July- Dubbed 8th July- Subbed

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends. 6th July- Dubbed 8th July- Subbed

She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy.

“AN OUTRAGEOUS, WILD AND CRAZY COMEDY BY JOHN WATERS!”

BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025).

As you might expect, BAR TRASH gets regular requests to screen films from ‘The Pope of Trash’ himself, aka Baltimore legend John Waters. HAIRSPRAY (1988) opened our last season and became our second fastest selling show ever (after ROCKY HORROR!). And so here we go again!

The spectacularly foul-mouthed SERIAL MOM (1994) was an obvious choice to continue our season’s theme of kick-ass women. The indomitable Kathleen Turner stars as a suburban mom on a rampage, murdering anyone who crosses her kids and sparring memorably with Dreamland legend Mink Stole in a series of (shockingly quotable…) prank calls. Much of SERIAL MOM was shot in the suburban communities and downtown Baltimore locations Waters celebrates escaping from, and Turner’s character Beverly Sutphin was modelled on Waters’ very own mom.

“SERIAL MOM is one of Waters’ most personal and autobiographical works. Not only has Waters repeatedly called the film one of his best, it captures better than any of his other movies save maybe FEMALE TROUBLE the central thesis of his work: in America infamy and fame are the same thing.” (Nathanael Hood, mubi)

Polite notice: We are showing SERIAL MOM with subtitles from the best available digital source. The film contains profane language…

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.

Enjoy Classic ‘ole skool’ Martial Arts Films + Short films
+ Computer Fighting Games & ‘Ole Skool Beats’ in The Bar.

Times:
6.30pm – 8.35pm: Gaming competition fun in bar & retro Hip-hop Beats
8.45pm: Main feature + short film

Friday 11th July

The Rebellious Reign
A martial arts film classic
In this classic tale based on Chinese folklore, Nian Gengyao (Jimmy Lee) lives in a China during the Qing Dynasty after he completes his martial arts training, as a patriot he decides to work clandestinely for the rebels whose aim is to overthrow the ruling government. Undercover he secretly becomes the right-hand man of Prince Yongsheng (Norman Chu) and works his way up to the position of a top general. the anticipated death of the emperor triggers a succession crisis. One of his 14 sons plots to steal and alter the will naming the emperor's successor as him, leading to a brutal, martial arts civil conflict.
The Rebellious Reign has superb martial arts choreography and a captivating story full of intrigue and twists & turns; this film surely will rate highly among all your favourite Kung Fu classics.

Starring: Fong Lung, Norman Chu, Hui Lou Chen, Kuan Pao Chen, Fu Hung Cheng
Director: Fong Chiung
Hong Kong / 1980 / 90 mins / 15
Trailer: https://youtu.be/lqKWcEhiko0

Support Short Film: Sakazuki (10 mins)

Kung Fu Cinema will be back: Sunday 5th October

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In James Gunn’s reimagining of the iconic superhero, Superman follows a young Clark Kent (David Corenswet) as he navigates the challenges of balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas. Now an up-and-coming reporter at the Daily Planet in Metropolis, Clark strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a world that increasingly views such ideals as outdated

In James Gunn’s reimagining of the iconic superhero, Superman follows a young Clark Kent (David Corenswet) as he navigates the challenges of balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas. Now an up-and-coming reporter at the Daily Planet in Metropolis, Clark strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a world that increasingly views such ideals as outdated

In James Gunn’s reimagining of the iconic superhero, Superman follows a young Clark Kent (David Corenswet) as he navigates the challenges of balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas. Now an up-and-coming reporter at the Daily Planet in Metropolis, Clark strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a world that increasingly views such ideals as outdated

In James Gunn’s reimagining of the iconic superhero, Superman follows a young Clark Kent (David Corenswet) as he navigates the challenges of balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Smallville, Kansas. Now an up-and-coming reporter at the Daily Planet in Metropolis, Clark strives to embody truth, justice, and kindness in a world that increasingly views such ideals as outdated

A Palestinian refugee living on the fringes of society in Athens gets ripped off by a smuggler and sets out to seek revenge.

Seasonal Affective Cinema is a quarterly film club screening movies that aesthetically and thematically reflect the changing of the seasons. Join us for our Summer screening of Luca Guadagnino’s stylish and startling holiday drama, A Bigger Splash.

Marianne (Tilda Swinton), a reclusive rock star on vocal rest, and her younger lover Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts) are enjoying a romantic summer together on the Italian island of Pantelleria. Their reverie is discourteously interrupted by the arrival of Marianne’s narcissistic ex-lover Harry (Ralph Fiennes) and his newly discovered daughter Penelope (Dakota Johnson). Harry wastes no time expressing his intention of reuniting with Marianne and tensions begin wildly sparking between the quartet.

The ensuing chaos is a bonfire of the grotesque that provides a biting satire of celebrity and privilege, whilst the languorous narrative style and scintillating sexual undercurrents draw strong influence from 20th century European psychological dramas. A Bigger Splash was released a couple of years before Guadagnino’s mainstream breakthrough with 2017’s Call Me By Your Name, and offers a striking glimpse into the brilliant filmmaking that has come to characterise his later releases; Call Me By Your Name’s dreamy, sun-dappled visuals, the frenetic camera work of Challengers, and the critique of colonialist entitlement that is woven through Queer.

Follow us on Instagram: @seasonalaffectivecinema

When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

A wicked sorcerer tries to sacrifice a group of people, using their vitality to keep his wife alive.

“A NIGHT OF UNRELENTING TERROR!”

BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025).

Criminally overlooked and critically undervalued, SPOOKIES is the best 1980s rubber-suited creature feature you’ve (probably) never head of! It’s also insanely weird and is as famous for its expertly rendered creature effects as it is for the production’s bizarre backstory.

Produced by Michael Lee – founder of notorious UK home video distributor VIPCO – SPOOKIES faltered when its original creators Brendan Faulkner and Thomas Doran were fired from the production (originally titled ‘Twisted Souls’). They were replaced by editor Eugenie Joseph who only had half a film to work with and so went on to shoot additional footage to fill in the blanks… The new footage used an entirely different cast and storyline.

Some of SPOOKIES is about a carload of idiots who find themselves seeking shelter in a spooky old mansion where they find an ouija board… The rest of SPOOKIES is (possibly…) about a boy who runs away from home and is attacked by a monstrous werecat (with a hook for a hand!). But don’t worry, the whole is far greater than the sum of these disparate body parts: “There aren't a lot of horror films so daring as to cram as many weird rubber-suited monsters into one movie.” (Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting).

Polite notice: We are showing SPOOKIES from a 4K restoration of the long-lost original negative. SPOOKIES will screen with subtitles from the best available digital source and makes very little sense.

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

For Jip, Lulu, Koop, Nina and Moff, the dead-end jobs they endure during the week just kill the time until Friday night. That's when they cut very loose and get on the rollercoaster ride that takes them right through to Monday morning.

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema Erika Kohut, a sexually repressed piano teacher living with her domineering mother, meets a young man who starts romantically pursuing her.

Presented by Cult Classic Collective the screening is followed by a panel discussion with Nick Walker. A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.

(premium view ticket includes photo with wrestlers next to the ring after show)

WELCOME TO EMPORIUM PRO WRESTLING
LONDON’S NEWEST NIGHT SET TO BODYSLAM THE CITY INTO A WHOLE NEW ERA

Step into the chaos of Emporium Pro Wrestling, the wildest, most outrageous punch-up party this city has ever seen. It's sweat, drama, and debauchery, all under one roof at Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green.

Emporium Pro Wrestling brings together international wrestling stars and the most exciting rising talent for a night you won't forget.

This 18+ event features live wrestling matches, including title matches and monster showdowns, plus cabaret acts, all set against a cinematic screen backdrop that throws you deep into the action, both in the ring and behind the scenes. East End attitude meets West End spectacle.

EMPORIUM THE AFTERS!
WHY GO HOME WHEN YOU CAN PARTY WITH A WRESTLER?
Once the final bell rings, the night continues. Enter Emporium The Afters, a private club night for guests who want more. Wrestlers fresh out of the ring jump on the decks, spinning tunes faster than a top-rope hurricanrana.
The same characters who just hit a leg drop are now tearing up the dancefloor, all in an immersive, anything-goes afterparty in Genesis’ private bar. Kayfabe lives on…all night long.

Part show. Part rave. All adrenaline. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fanatic or just here for the madness, Emporium Pro Wrestling is going to be your new obsession.

Follow us on:
INSTAGRAM: @emporiumprowres
FACEBOOK: @emporiumprowres
X: @emporiumprowres

*PLEASE NOTE: This event is 18+

For any accessibility requests, please contact Info@genesis-cinema.co.uk or call 0207 780 2000 to discuss how we can best support you.
For any other questions regarding the show, please contact emporiumprowrestling@gmail.com
Please note: There may be flashing lights and loud noises during the show. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us for further assistance.

Located right next to the ring to feel like you are in the action a VIP ticket includes:
Bottle of Champagne for the table
free popcorn
free cocktail / drink during after party
Reserved VIP table within the bar area before show'
Photo with the wrestlers next to the ring after the show

VIP tickets are sold per person. Each table can seat up to 6 guests.

WELCOME TO EMPORIUM PRO WRESTLING
LONDON’S NEWEST NIGHT SET TO BODYSLAM THE CITY INTO A WHOLE NEW ERA

Step into the chaos of Emporium Pro Wrestling, the wildest, most outrageous punch-up party this city has ever seen. It's sweat, drama, and debauchery, all under one roof at Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green.

Emporium Pro Wrestling brings together international wrestling stars and the most exciting rising talent for a night you won't forget.

This 18+ event features live wrestling matches, including title matches and monster showdowns, plus cabaret acts, all set against a cinematic screen backdrop that throws you deep into the action, both in the ring and behind the scenes. East End attitude meets West End spectacle.

EMPORIUM THE AFTERS!
WHY GO HOME WHEN YOU CAN PARTY WITH A WRESTLER?
Once the final bell rings, the night continues. Enter Emporium The Afters, a private club night for guests who want more. Wrestlers fresh out of the ring jump on the decks, spinning tunes faster than a top-rope hurricanrana.
The same characters who just hit a leg drop are now tearing up the dancefloor, all in an immersive, anything-goes afterparty in Genesis’ private bar. Kayfabe lives on…all night long.

Part show. Part rave. All adrenaline. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fanatic or just here for the madness, Emporium Pro Wrestling is going to be your new obsession.

*PLEASE NOTE: This event is 18+

For any accessibility requests, please contact Info@genesis-cinema.co.uk or call 0207 780 2000 to discuss how we can best support you.
For any other questions regarding the show, please contact emporiumprowrestling@gmail.com
Please note: There may be flashing lights and loud noises during the show. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us for further assistance.

WELCOME TO EMPORIUM PRO WRESTLING
LONDON’S NEWEST NIGHT SET TO BODYSLAM THE CITY INTO A WHOLE NEW ERA

Step into the chaos of Emporium Pro Wrestling, the wildest, most outrageous punch-up party this city has ever seen. It's sweat, drama, and debauchery, all under one roof at Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green.

Emporium Pro Wrestling brings together international wrestling stars and the most exciting rising talent for a night you won't forget.

This 18+ event features live wrestling matches, including title matches and monster showdowns, plus cabaret acts, all set against a cinematic screen backdrop that throws you deep into the action, both in the ring and behind the scenes. East End attitude meets West End spectacle.

EMPORIUM THE AFTERS!
WHY GO HOME WHEN YOU CAN PARTY WITH A WRESTLER?
Once the final bell rings, the night continues. Enter Emporium The Afters, a private club night for guests who want more. Wrestlers fresh out of the ring jump on the decks, spinning tunes faster than a top-rope hurricanrana.
The same characters who just hit a leg drop are now tearing up the dancefloor, all in an immersive, anything-goes afterparty in Genesis’ private bar. Kayfabe lives on…all night long.

Part show. Part rave. All adrenaline. Whether you're a lifelong wrestling fanatic or just here for the madness, Emporium Pro Wrestling is going to be your new obsession.

Follow us on:
INSTAGRAM: @emporiumprowres
FACEBOOK: @emporiumprowres
X: @emporiumprowres

*PLEASE NOTE: This event is 18+

For any accessibility requests, please contact Info@genesis-cinema.co.uk or call 0207 780 2000 to discuss how we can best support you.
For any other questions regarding the show, please contact emporiumprowrestling@gmail.com
Please note: There may be flashing lights and loud noises during the show. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us for further assistance.

When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

'DOGMAN' follows Tyler, a young man living with his best friend. After being fired from his first day at a new job, Tyler faces an ultimatum: pay rent or move out. Desperate, he enters a competition offering £100K to anyone who can outrun a 'dog' for 10 minutes. but upon arrival, he realises he has unknowingly agreed to be hunted by something far more dangerous...

Event summary:

- Screening of the film
- Q&A with cast and creator

Screen opens at 19:00
Screening begins at 19:30

When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. With help from some new friends, they must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Mystery surrounds a house which is reportedly haunted by singing and dancing ghosts and ghouls.

“UNASHAMEDLY SILLY!” (Dusted Off)

BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025).

One of the most common audience requests for future seasons of BAR TRASH was ‘more world cinema’. This gave Token Homo a great excuse to explore screen cultures of other nations with an un-proud history of exploitation cinema. Countries we are visiting this season include: Turkey (THE SWORD AND THE CLAW); Italy (DON’T TORTURE A DUCKLING); Japan (LONE WOLF AND CUB); and now India (we’ve already been to Mexico and hope to visit the Philippines soon!).

Ranjit S. Ruprai is creator of cult film night SUPAKINO and co-owner of new boutique blu-ray distributor, The Cloud Door, specialising in South Asian cinema. Token Homo started screening films with Ranjit back in 2019, so who better to introduce our first ever Bollywood title? BHOOT BUNGLA (1965) is a bit like HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959) with extra songs, dancing, and slapstick. Celebrate its 60th anniversary with 2 intervals, free chai and samosas.

Polite notice: We are showing BHOOT BUNGLA with subtitles from the best available digital source. Our screening will include 2 intervals and an earlier start time than usual.

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

Double Wonderful Presents The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man + Q&A A paranoid young man launches a bizarre crime spree against the citizens of Toronto in this psycho-spiritual thriller comedy starring Rishi Rodriguez, Spencer Rice (Kenny vs Spenny), and Paul Bellini (Kids in the Hall). "Delightfully unlike anything you’ve seen before" - The Chicago Reader "A new cult classic" - The Toronto Star. Followed by an in-person Q&A with writer/director Braden Sitter

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema When Anna and her family arrive at their holiday home, they find it occupied by strangers. This confrontation is just the beginning of a painful learning process.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

In 17th-century West Africa, a young prince named Atanda is betrayed by his uncle (Kolawole Ajeyemi), who murders the king - Atanda’s father (Antar Laniyan) - with the aid of British soldiers and sells the boy into slavery to claim the throne of Ile Wura.

Torn from his homeland and thrust into the brutal labour of a Jamaican sugarcane plantation, Atanda (Tobi Bakre) is forced to endure unimaginable hardship under the rule of the ruthless Master Gerard (Demetri Turin). Amid the violence, he finds forbidden love with Adunni (Atlanta Bridget Johnson), a mixed-heritage house slave whose strength and defiance make her a constant target of Lady Catherine (Alex Franklyn), the plantation owner’s bitter and jealous wife.

When Adunni is accused of witchcraft in a scheme fueled by Catherine and her cunning maidservant Toro (Genevieve Edwin), the fragile order of the plantation shatters. As unrest turns to open rebellion, Atanda is drawn into the world of the Maroons, a rebel society of escaped slaves led by a mysterious and powerful priestess (Faithia Williams Balogun), whose vision of liberation forces him to confront his past - and his destiny.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

On their way to an annual reunion with university friends, Max—an unlucky insurance salesman struggling to find his place in life—and his carefree best friend Doug hit an unexpected roadblock when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere.

Join us for the UK premiere of 49 Miles More, the latest indie comedy feature from East London’s bold new voice in film, 49 To Midnight Films.

6:00 PM – Red carpet reception & complimentary glass of prosecco
7:00 PM – Meet the 49 To Midnight team
7:10 PM – Screening of 49 Miles More
8:30 PM – Late – After screening drinks

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis.

Nazis turn to a Jewish historian for help in battling the ancient demon they have freed from its prison.

“THEY WERE ALL DRAWN TO THE KEEP!”

BAR TRASH celebrates our 3rd year and 10th sensational season with WE ARE TRASH!, a fan-made mixtape of cult and chaotic cinema (May to Aug 2025).

Some films you can’t resist, and Michael Mann’s self-described “Freudian fairytale on the nature of Fascism” has been appearing on our audience suggestion cards since we launched them way back in season 3 (TRASH OR TREASURE?). But don’t let Mann’s reputation as a master make you think we’ve veered to the dark side of ‘quality cinema’. THE KEEP has a production history as troubled as any we’ve ever shown at BAR TRASH!

Set in Romania during World War II, THE KEEP follows a group of Nazi soldiers who unleash a malevolent supernatural force after setting up camp in an ancient stone fortress in the Carpathian Mountains. Adapted from a novel by F. Paul Wilson, THE KEEP features a stunning score by Tangerine Dream, jaw-dropping special effects (completed after the death of supervisor Wally Veevers), and a dreamlike narrative caused, in part, by directorial indecision, extensive re-shoots, and radical re-editing by the studio to reduce the run time… Strap in for a wild ride to the dark side.

Polite notice: We are showing THE KEEP with subtitles from the best available digital source.

Programme supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/film-hub-london

/// BAR TRASH is a celebration of cult and curious cinema, hosted by queer film fanatic Token Homo and friends. Films are served with themed drinks, introductions, intermissions, prize giveaways, and subtitles / captions where possible. Tickets from £3.50. Adults 18+ only. Follow @tokenhomo on Instagram for updates. More info at tokenhomo.com ///

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema George, host of a television show focusing on literature, receives videos shot on the sly that feature his family, along with disturbing drawings that are difficult to interpret. He has no idea who has made and sent him the videos. Progressively, the contents of the videos become more personal, indicating that the sender has known George for a long time.

A student tries to fix a problem he accidentally caused in OZ, a digital world, while pretending to be the fiancé of his friend at her grandmother's 90th birthday. 3rd August- Dubbed 5th August- Subbed

A student tries to fix a problem he accidentally caused in OZ, a digital world, while pretending to be the fiancé of his friend at her grandmother's 90th birthday. 3rd August- Dubbed 5th August- Subbed

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema When Ann, husband George, and son Georgie arrive at their holiday home they are visited by a pair of polite and seemingly pleasant young men. Armed with deceptively sweet smiles and some golf clubs, they proceed to terrorize and torture the tight-knit clan, giving them until the next day to survive.

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.

Classic films back on the big screen in 35mm. Akira Kurosawa's final masterpiece, Ran is a reworking of Shakespeare's King Lear, set in feudal Japan.

Ran tells the story of Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsya Nakadai – Yojimbo, Kagemusha) an aging warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdom amoungst his three sons Taro (Akira Terao - Letter from the Mountain, Dreams), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu – The Man in White, Red Shadow: Akakage) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryu - Tono monogatari, Gojo reisenki: Gojoe).

When Saburo voices concerns about the wisdom of his father's plan, claiming that treachery within the family will be inevitable, Hidetora mistakes these comments for a threat and when his servant Tango comes to Saburo's defense, he banishes both of them. This allows Taro and Jiro to take the reigns of power unopposed, leading to a brutal and bloody struggle for the absolute power of the warlord.

Majestic in scope, Ran is a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power.

When Hana falls in love, it feels like a fairy tale. She starts a family and produces two beautiful children; Yuki (Snow), a girl, and Ame (Rain), a boy. But the family harbours a secret; their father is a 'Wolf-Man', half human and half wolf, and has passed his affliction on to his children. The family try to reside discreetly in a quiet corner of the city, but their joyful life is shattered when their father passes away. To live peacefully, Hana must make the difficult decision to move Yuki and Ame to a small town and surround them with nature. 17 August- Dubbed 19 August- Subbed

Having recently been released from prison, Jadon attempts to rebuild his life, but the struggles of supporting his family through a financial and mental health crisis force him back into the criminal world.

When Hana falls in love, it feels like a fairy tale. She starts a family and produces two beautiful children; Yuki (Snow), a girl, and Ame (Rain), a boy. But the family harbours a secret; their father is a 'Wolf-Man', half human and half wolf, and has passed his affliction on to his children. The family try to reside discreetly in a quiet corner of the city, but their joyful life is shattered when their father passes away. To live peacefully, Hana must make the difficult decision to move Yuki and Ame to a small town and surround them with nature. 17 August- Dubbed 19 August- Subbed

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema. Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

This is a special centenary edition of Sergei Eisenstein’s legendary Battleship Potemkin featuring the celebrated score by Pet Shop Boys. A fixture in the critical canon almost since its premiere, Eisenstein’s film about a 1905 naval mutiny was revolutionary in both form and content. Battleship Potemkin is renowned for its dynamic compositional strength and editing of such frame-perfect precision that it’s hard not to be swept along. First revealed at a special outdoor screening in front of an estimated 25,000 in Trafalgar Square in 2004, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker and orchestrated by Torsten Rasch, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a contemporary cinematic experience.

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective at Genesis Cinema A well-to-do French family living in Calais deal with a series of setbacks and crises while paying little attention to the grim conditions in the refugee camps within a few miles of their home.

Classic films back on the big screen in 35mm. Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.

Classic films back on the big screen in 35mm. Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

Classic films back on the big screen in 35mm. Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by legendary German director F. W. Murnau. Rather than depicting Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau’s Graf Orlok (as portrayed by Max Schreck) is a nightmarish, spidery creature of bulbous head and taloned claws — perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism yet envisioned. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this imaginative new take on an iconic horror classic!

Classic films back on the big screen in 35mm. Truffaut's superb feature debut remains an influential landmark in the history of the cinema. Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Laud), a 13-year-old is constantly in trouble - justifiably or otherwise - with his parents and teachers. Drifting into truancy and petty theft, he soon finds himself at odds with still less sympathetic figures of adult authority. Shot on the streets of Paris, the film exudes an emotional authenticity born of the semi-autobiographical story, and displays real compassion as it charts a seemingly unstoppable progress towards delinquency. Great credit goes to Léaud, whose engaging but entirely uningratiating performance is a miracle of naturalism. Truffaut managed to gather many talents, on both sides of the camera, who would prove crucial to the development of the nouvelle vague. Marvellous stuff.