Tom Grieve

In a demonstration of the depth of his filmography, Grimmfest has lined up another all-day marathon of John Carpenter movies at Stockport Plaza this August.

The debut feature from writer director Zoé Wittock is a noticeably non-traditional take on young romance.

With his lush and sensual visuals and soulful romanticism, Wong Kar Wai has established himself as one of the defining auteurs of contemporary cinema. Discover his films at HOME this summer.

A group of high school teachers, led by Mads Mikkelsen’s history buff, aim to discover the optimal blood alcohol level for everyday life in Thomas Vinterberg’s Another Round.

Above The Line presents Strange Angels, a night of film, music and DJs in celebration of women in electronic music, past and present.

For cinemagoers looking for offbeat, cult and esoteric genre films, Bigger Than Life x Arrow Film Club launches at GRUB’s Chapeltown Picture House this July.

From grassroots guerrilla filmmakers to production companies, the film community is thriving in the North West — Filmed Up is a big screen showcase for local talent.

New for 2021, FACT presents Cinema in the City, a curated selection of critically-acclaimed indies at Cotton Exchange Rooftop Garden.

Commissioned and produced by Manchester International Festival and premiering at Manchester Central this July, All of This Unreal Time is a brand new short film and immersive installation written by Max Porter, directed by Aoife McArdle, and starring Cillian Murphy.

As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them. 

Set in Dakar, Mandabi tells the story of Ibrahim (Gueye) and the transformative effect that a 25,000 franc money order from his nephew in Paris has on his fortunes.

Horror Homos present a charity screening of “the gayest horror film ever made”.