As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

In Folkestone, where refugees attempt to reach from France on a daily basis, tensions are rife. Old traditions die hard, voices struggle to be heard and the notion of British identity is regularly asserted and contested. In the face of mounting pressure, director Jessi Gutch sets out to do the unthinkable: seek common ground. Honest conversations with six people, grappling the divisions surrounding race, class and politics, give way to a rumination on how make sense of our present moment, in spite of all the uncertainty and fear.

Dir: Jessi Gutch | Length: 1h 27m | Language: English

The London Migration Film Festival, which is holding its 10th annual edition from 27 November-3 December 2025, aims to challenge the narrow rhetoric on migration that often sees migration, and people on the move, framed in reductive and dehumanising binaries.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

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 pizza and dance the night away!

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

Last Entry 9.30 pm

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

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

In a busy restaurant in New York, low-paid migrants of all backgrounds keep the kitchen going - all focussed on their own dreams, dramas and aspiration. Meanwhile, management pulls all tricks in the book to keep workers subjugated - including promising, and denying, vital papers to secure visas.

A vivid portrait of the state of the ‘American dream’ - with its broken promises and hopes.

Dir: Alonso Ruizpalacios | Length: 2h 19m | Language: Spanish, English

The London Migration Film Festival, which is holding its 10th annual edition from 27 November-3 December 2025, aims to challenge the narrow rhetoric on migration that often sees migration, and people on the move, framed in reductive and dehumanising binaries.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

Filmmaker Arjun Talwar turns his Warsaw street into a lens through which he explores migration, nationalism, and belonging. This documentary blends humour and tenderness with the stark realities of exclusion. In his search for community, Talwar asks if one ever stops being a stranger in a chosen home.

The film will be followed by a writing workshop in collaboration with Gather with Anis, during which audience members will be encouraged to create work inspired by the film, and maybe make some new friends.

Presented with with SplicD Cinema and Gather with Anis

Dir: Arjun Talwar | Length: 1h 37min | Language: Polish, English, Roma

The London Migration Film Festival, which is holding its 10th annual edition from 27 November-3 December 2025, aims to challenge the narrow rhetoric on migration that often sees migration, and people on the move, framed in reductive and dehumanising binaries.

Washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio) exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

A HALLOWEEN TREAT FOR GENESIS AUDIENCES !

In a pioneering collaboration, The Run interactive film will have a 2 month residency at the Genesis Cinema, London from October 31st to December 31st

From Halloween to the New Year.

Directed by Paul Raschid, one of the leading voices in interactive filmmaking, The Run breaks new ground in horror storytelling. The film stars Roxanne McKee (Game of Thrones, Strike Back) and George Blagden (Vikings, Versailles) with cameos from Dario Argento (the master director of horror films) and Franco Nero (the Italian screen legend) in a high-stakes, immersive experience where the audience plays a pivotal role in determining the protagonist’s fate.

The Run is set on a remote running trail in the stunning Lake Garda region of Northern Italy, where a famous fitness influencer’s morning run becomes a race for survival when she is hunted by seemingly motiveless killers. The audience must choose her next move by majority vote using glowsticks. Each decision shaping the story’s outcome in real time.

The Run is thrilling film festival audiences at Raindance London, Motelx Lisbon, Dinard Brittany and Imagine Amsterdam before taking up residence at the Genesis which is in Jack the Ripper’s backyard of Whitechapel!!

This is the third collaboration between Paul Raschid and Genesis Cinema after The Gallery in 2023 and Hello Stranger in April 2025.

The Genesis team believe that “the interactive film is not a gimmick but potentially a film movement that offers an exciting new experience for the film fan”.

KEY CREDITS.
Cast : Roxanne Mckee, George Blagden, Franco Nero, Dario Argento.
Writer & Director : Paul Raschid.
Production Company : Benacus Entertainment in association with RNF Productions.
Distributor : Paul Raschid Media (PRM) Ltd.

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.

Tower Hamlets Trades Council, with the Genesis Cinema, presents:

Resisting the Far Right: a season of films about the dangers of right-wing extremism.
Far-right and nationalist politics are on the rise. Immigrants and minorities are being scapegoated like they were in the 1930s.
Tower Hamlets has a rich tradition of opposing racism and intolerance, from the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, to more recent community opposition to far-right extremism.
This season presents different cinematic representations of how bigotry can play out in society.

Each film will be accompanied by speakers, Q & A and discussion.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

Maria, a Guatemalan activist, in 1976 is forced to flee her country due to the corrupt dictatorship that has already killed her partner - and she has no choice but to leave their newborn son behind. Ten years later, as Mexico is hosting the World Cup and Maria is preparing to expose the crimes of the Guatemalan dictatorship she fled, her son joins her in exile - forcing a choice between motherhood and her cause.

A gripping film looking at the many identities people navigate between - mother, activist, refugee. And at the impact that one’s choices have on those they love and who depend on them.

Dir: Cesar Diaz | Length: 1h 29m | Language: Spanish

The London Migration Film Festival, which is holding its 10th annual edition from 27 November-3 December 2025, aims to challenge the narrow rhetoric on migration that often sees migration, and people on the move, framed in reductive and dehumanising binaries.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

This special LMFF event marks ten years of migrant cinema by looking not only at what has been represented, but at what can now be imagined. Opening with a short reflection on how migrant cinema has shifted over the last decade, the programme brings together four films that move beyond crisis narratives into speculative, dream-like and ancestral registers. Through fantasy, parable, transcendence and ritual, these works imagine other ways of being, belonging and moving through the world. The screening is followed by a panel conversation reflecting on how migrant filmmaking has evolved, what border-abolitionist and decolonial futures might look like on screen, and how cinema can help reimagine migration beyond the limits of the nation-state.

About the festival:

The London Migration Film Festival, which is holding its 10th annual edition from 27 November-3 December 2025, aims to challenge the narrow rhetoric on migration that often sees migration, and people on the move, framed in reductive and dehumanising binaries.

A young girl is possessed by an ancestral demon. Twenty years later, the demon rises…

“CENTURIES OF EVIL HAVE JUST AWAKENED!”

Cult film night BAR TRASH continues with its 11th sensational season — SYNTHETIC FLESH! — a tribute to more than 100 years of monster makeup FX.

“A sex-crazed creature feature”(Mondo Digital), this former ‘Video Nasty’ kicks off when a girl, mourning the death of her mother at the family tomb, accidentally awakens an ancestral demon. Twenty years later, the demon reawakens to take control, leading to a gory nightmare of lust, terror and death!

A maxed-out mix of 1980s supernatural horror and slasher excess, Michael Dugan’s MAUSOLEUM is a stylish, sleazy, and outrageously gory production, featuring a series of imaginative creature designs and death scenes orchestrated by FX wizard John Carl Buechler, a BAR TRASH favourite from GHOULIES (1984), TERRORVISION (1986), ZONE TROOPERS (1985), and DOLLS (1986).

In the VHS-burning mayhem of the ‘Video Nasties’ moral panic, this "schlocky and silly” (Blockbuster Video Guide) but thoroughly entertaining horror yarn was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959. We are showing the fully uncut 97 minute version which still had a ‘misleading category symbol’ removed by the BBFC in 2023, but that doesn’t affect the horrors that can be found lurking in the MAUSOLEUM!

Polite notice: We are projecting MAUSOLEUM with subtitles from the best available digital source. MAUSOLEUM contains scenes of “strong horror, violence, gore, nudity” (BBFC) and some demonic breasts.

/// 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 or visit tokenhomo.com for all the gory details ///

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

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

The latest mindbending masterpiece from Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite/The Lobster). Two conspiracy-obsessed men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who kidnap a powerful CEO (Emma Stone), believing she is an alien sent to destroy Earth. The men, who are convinced the CEO is responsible for ecological disasters and other global problems, hold her captive and try to force her to reveal her alien origins.

Art Forward x Dunya Films present: FRAGMENTS FROM HOME

“Fragments of Home” unites two intimate Palestinian films that explore the meaning of home, memory and motherhood amid displacement and conflict. Through the eyes of mothers and children, we see how memory can be both refuge and burden, how the camera becomes a vessel for grief and for hope. These works invite us to reflect on what remains when the walls of home are no longer steady - what fragments of tenderness and resistance we carry with us wherever we go.

Synopsis:

Three Promises, Dir: Yousef Srouji (61 minutes, Palestine)

While the Israeli army retaliates against the Second Intifada in the West Bank in the early 2000s, a mother films her family's daily life, punctuated by time spent shielding her family from harm in the basement. Now, her son revisits this past, delivering a heart-breaking portrait of the anguish of parents who are forced to choose between their children’s physical safety and the emotional upheaval of leaving home.

The Miracle of Life, Dir: Sabrine Khoury (8 mins, Palestine)

A Palestinian mother-to-be in the Netherlands grapples with emotional and physical challenges during pregnancy. Through personal reflections,she confronts pain, uncertainty, fear of bodily changes, and an identity crisis, all while challenging societal norms around motherhood. Torn between her personal struggles and the devastation in Gaza, she feels guilt and shame, questioning her right to feel pain and wrestling with her privilege while others endure unimaginable suffering.

Panel Talk (45 mins)

The screenings will be followed by a panel talk featuring Palestinian filmmakers, Vanessa Smart from Dunya Films, and chaired by filmmaker and organiser of the forthcoming “I’m Migrant Film Festival” Yamam Nabeel.

In a UK immigration removal centre, Nigerian migrant Isio finds hope in an unexpected love that gives her the strength to fight a broken system.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor and Diana Yekinni.

A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet. Sequel to 'Glass Onion (2022) After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootropolis 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Mike Smith (Miko DeFoor), a thriving real estate tycoon, lives a life devoid of close friends or family. As his birthday unfolds, his wife Celeste (Shareese Ballard) makes a heartfelt attempt to show him love, setting off a chain of events that shatter his expectations.

Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair unites Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a single, unrated epic—presented exactly as he intended, complete with a new, never-before-seen anime sequence. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, left for dead after her former boss and lover Bill ambushes her wedding rehearsal, shooting her in the head and stealing her unborn child. To exact her vengeance, she must first hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before confronting Bill himself. With its operatic scope, relentless action, and iconic style, The Whole Bloody Affair stands as one of cinema’s definitive revenge sagas—rarely shown in its complete form and now presented with a classic intermission.

Mike Smith (Miko DeFoor), a thriving real estate tycoon, lives a life devoid of close friends or family. As his birthday unfolds, his wife Celeste (Shareese Ballard) makes a heartfelt attempt to show him love, setting off a chain of events that shatter his expectations.

CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

Mike Smith (Miko DeFoor), a thriving real estate tycoon, lives a life devoid of close friends or family. As his birthday unfolds, his wife Celeste (Shareese Ballard) makes a heartfelt attempt to show him love, setting off a chain of events that shatter his expectations.

The body has long shaped women’s lived experience - not just biologically, but as a site where power, desire, memory, and cultural anxiety converge. This programme features East and Southeast Asian women filmmakers who explore the body as a space of desire, vulnerability, identity, and inheritance. Through animation, experimental work, and fiction, their films reveal pressures felt both intimately and culturally, creating space for expression, resistance, and imagination.

The Knot Collective is a newly established film club dedicated to showcasing independent works that centre the narratives of East and Southeast Asian women and non-binary individuals, using cinema as an act of collective reflection and cross-cultural dialogue that weaves stories into the fabric of diasporic identity and shared cultural memory.

A HALLOWEEN TREAT FOR GENESIS AUDIENCES !

In a pioneering collaboration, The Run interactive film will have a 2 month residency at the Genesis Cinema, London from October 31st to December 31st

From Halloween to the New Year.

Directed by Paul Raschid, one of the leading voices in interactive filmmaking, The Run breaks new ground in horror storytelling. The film stars Roxanne McKee (Game of Thrones, Strike Back) and George Blagden (Vikings, Versailles) with cameos from Dario Argento (the master director of horror films) and Franco Nero (the Italian screen legend) in a high-stakes, immersive experience where the audience plays a pivotal role in determining the protagonist’s fate.

The Run is set on a remote running trail in the stunning Lake Garda region of Northern Italy, where a famous fitness influencer’s morning run becomes a race for survival when she is hunted by seemingly motiveless killers. The audience must choose her next move by majority vote using glowsticks. Each decision shaping the story’s outcome in real time.

The Run is thrilling film festival audiences at Raindance London, Motelx Lisbon, Dinard Brittany and Imagine Amsterdam before taking up residence at the Genesis which is in Jack the Ripper’s backyard of Whitechapel!!

This is the third collaboration between Paul Raschid and Genesis Cinema after The Gallery in 2023 and Hello Stranger in April 2025.

The Genesis team believe that “the interactive film is not a gimmick but potentially a film movement that offers an exciting new experience for the film fan”.

KEY CREDITS.
Cast : Roxanne Mckee, George Blagden, Franco Nero, Dario Argento.
Writer & Director : Paul Raschid.
Production Company : Benacus Entertainment in association with RNF Productions.
Distributor : Paul Raschid Media (PRM) Ltd.

A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.

Tower Hamlets Trades Council, with the Genesis Cinema, presents:

Resisting the Far Right: a season of films about the dangers of right-wing extremism.
Far-right and nationalist politics are on the rise. Immigrants and minorities are being scapegoated like they were in the 1930s.
Tower Hamlets has a rich tradition of opposing racism and intolerance, from the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, to more recent community opposition to far-right extremism.
This season presents different cinematic representations of how bigotry can play out in society.

Each film will be accompanied by speakers, Q & A and discussion.

CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

Trade Secret follows three unlikely allies on a mission to protect polar bears from international commercial trade. Filmed over six years across nine countries, the film exposes the sanctioned sale of hundreds of polar bears each year on the global market. But as the investigation deepens, it uncovers a disturbing truth: those entrusted with safeguarding the species may be entangled in their continued commercialisation. The film raises urgent questions about how we protect vulnerable species in a world where the lines between protection and exploitation have become blurred. Followed by an in person Q&A with director Abraham Joffe.

Passenger Cinema joins the nationwide celebration of 100 years of community cinema! The Festival of Community Cinema is showcasing the inspirational and innovative programming of volunteer-led cinemas over the past 100 years. We’re proud to present the new Cinema For All produced documentary Rebels with Projectors followed by Giuseppe Tornatore’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, Cinema Paradiso, to mark this special milestone.

Rebels with Projectors, 2025, Abi Standish, Ellie Ragdale, Patrick Greenhough
The volunteer-led cinema movement is full of hundreds of stories. Rebels with Projectors highlights just some of those stories. From groups in London, Manchester, and Sheffield, this film explores the roots and work done across this incredible movement over the last hundred years.

Cinema Paradiso, 1988, Giuseppe Tornatore
This deeply moving tribute to the magic of film follows Salvatore, a filmmaker who looks back on his Sicilian childhood and his formative friendship with Alfredo, the local projectionist. Full of nostalgia, warmth, and unforgettable moments, it’s a story about how cinema shapes our lives and brings communities together. A love letter to the big screen, and the perfect film to mark a century of shared stories.

After a bizarre gardening accident, a science geek re-builds his fiancée from the body parts of sex workers…

"A TERRIFYING TALE OF SLUTS AND BOLTS."

Cult film night BAR TRASH continues with its 11th sensational season — SYNTHETIC FLESH! — a tribute to more than 100 years of monster makeup FX.

After making horror history with BASKET CASE (1982) and BRAIN DAMAGE (1988), the incomparable Frank Henenlotter unleashed FRANKENHOOKER, the most sex worker positive transmutation of Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN you’ll ever need to see.

After accidentally killing the love of his life Elizabeth Shelley (Patty Mullen), Jeffrey Franken (James Lorinz) decides to reanimate her with the help of a drug named Supercrack and the body parts of a dozen Manhattan sex workers. FRANKENHOOKER is a bad taste triumph that revels in sublime camp, gloopy gore, and neon-soaked dreamscapes with Patty Mullen iconic as the title character (“Wanna date?”).

We are stupidly proud to be joined for this special screening by special effects makeup artist Dan Frye who worked on the original production. Dan’s career spans more than 40 years starting on projects with Larry Cohen (A RETRUN TO SALEM’S LOT and IT’S ALIVE III) and Frank Henenlotter (BRAIN DAMAGE and BASKET CASE 2) before later career highlights in the UK including SHAUN OF THE DEAD, DOOMSDAY, GAME OF THRONES, and DR WHO. Dan will be in conversation with FRANKENHOOKER superfan and longtime friend of BAR TRASH, the legendary drag king, comedian and costumier, Loose Willis.

Polite notice: We are projecting FRANKENHOOKER with subtitles from the best available digital source. Dan Frye’s appearance is subject to work commitments.

/// 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 or visit tokenhomo.com for all the gory details ///

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

Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair unites Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a single, unrated epic—presented exactly as he intended, complete with a new, never-before-seen anime sequence. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, left for dead after her former boss and lover Bill ambushes her wedding rehearsal, shooting her in the head and stealing her unborn child. To exact her vengeance, she must first hunt down the four remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before confronting Bill himself. With its operatic scope, relentless action, and iconic style, The Whole Bloody Affair stands as one of cinema’s definitive revenge sagas—rarely shown in its complete form and now presented with a classic intermission.

Genesis Poetry Slam – December Grand Final!

The final battle. Each winner of our monthly poetry slam has the chance to compete for the title of the Genesis Poetry Slam Champion 2025!

We have a trophy, we have some incredible poets, we have no idea what’s going to happen next.

The Genesis Poetry Slam is London’s only three-round poetry slam. The night is friendly, fresh, and the BARGAIN price of £1!

This is the grand final and best of the best for this year. There will be laughter, there might be tears, there will definitely be rhymes and rhythms. Our house crew will also be doing some short sets of their very best poetry, for your delectation.

Join us on Thursday 11th of December, upstairs at the Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel for your monthly dose of friendly competitive poetry slamming! Whether you come to share your words or just to soak them in, we’ve got a warm, welcoming crowd and electric performances every time!

Tickets: https://genesiscinema.co.uk/whatson/events
Doors at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm start.

AUDIENCE MEMBERS:
Tickets are just £1 each. We often sell out so grab your ticket ahead of time! If you book a ticket but then can't make it, please contact Genesis Cinema and let them know.

Other than that: just grab a cocktail, a hot dog and a comfy sofa and watch poets bring their A-game and battle it out for your entertainment.

POETS:
This is the one month where you can’t sign up to perform, sorry. The way to qualify is by winning a slam on a previous month. The process starts again in 2026.

EVERYONE:
Whether you come to share your work or just to listen, we really are a very friendly bunch - you’ll have a great time! Our audiences and performers make the night funny, heartfelt, weird and just generally incredible. Bring all your good vibes our way and let’s kick autumn off in style!

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

On 1st November 2024, THE CURE's widely acclaimed Grammy-nominated album 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was released. The night of the album's unveiling, The Cure performed the record in full for the first and only time at London’s Troxy in front of 3,000 fans. THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD is a recut, remixed and 4K remastered film of that night’s full 31-song show. Directed by Grammy-nominated Nick Wickham, with new surround sound mix by Robert Smith, the film will be released on Thursday 11th December in cinemas worldwide for a limited time only. Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury Festival four times, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered one of the most influential bands to have ever emerged from the UK. THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD was produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice/guitar/6-string bass, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums/percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar/6-string bass and Perry Bamonte: Guitar/6-string bass/keyboard.

Enjoy Classic ‘ole skool’ Martial Arts Films + Short films

Times:
8.45pm: Main feature + short film

Friday 12th December
Hells Wind Staff
A martial arts comedy-action classic

Hells Wind Staff
Two young mischievous fighters get embroiled in a conspiracy to enslave people from their town; to defeat the notorious leader who wields the legendary Hells Wind Staff the two friends have to learn new techniques and employ unorthodox methods in a non-stop Battle Royale.

A cult comedy action-classic starring the 'King of kicks' aka Siver Fox; aka Rubber Legs, Hwang Jang Lee in his usual exemplary style but using a wicked ‘pole’ staff culminating in an unforgettable shocking finale.

Cast: Hwang Jang Lee, Kwan Yung-moon, Mang Hoi, Meng Yuen-man, Jason Pai Piao, Wong Mei, Asia Hsu.
Director: Lu Chin-ku & Tony Wong
Hong Kong / 1979 / 83 mins / 18

Support Short Film: Night Shift (10 mins)

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In New York, Circle tries to leave a trans separatist cult.

On 1st November 2024, THE CURE's widely acclaimed Grammy-nominated album 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was released. The night of the album's unveiling, The Cure performed the record in full for the first and only time at London’s Troxy in front of 3,000 fans. THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD is a recut, remixed and 4K remastered film of that night’s full 31-song show. Directed by Grammy-nominated Nick Wickham, with new surround sound mix by Robert Smith, the film will be released on Thursday 11th December in cinemas worldwide for a limited time only. Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury Festival four times, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered one of the most influential bands to have ever emerged from the UK. THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD was produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice/guitar/6-string bass, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums/percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar/6-string bass and Perry Bamonte: Guitar/6-string bass/keyboard.

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

Tower Hamlets Trades Council, with the Genesis Cinema, presents:

Resisting the Far Right: a season of films about the dangers of right-wing extremism.
Far-right and nationalist politics are on the rise. Immigrants and minorities are being scapegoated like they were in the 1930s.
Tower Hamlets has a rich tradition of opposing racism and intolerance, from the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, to more recent community opposition to far-right extremism.
This season presents different cinematic representations of how bigotry can play out in society.

Each film will be accompanied by speakers, Q & A and discussion.

Sam, a young film student, discovers a USB detailing the life and career of forgotten Italian horror director Saturnino Barresi. As she begins to investigate his mysterious disappearance, Sam finds herself pulled into a violent conspiracy eerily similar to those of the films she adores.

A special screening of MOTHERBOARD in partnership with the charity BREAST CANCER NOW. Followed by a Q&A with director, Victoria Mapplebeck, Sally Kum (Associate Director, Nursing and Health Information, Breast Cancer Now) and Caroline Leek (Director, Fruit Fly Collective) hosted by Saskia Baron (documentary filmmaker and journalist). At the age of 38, Victoria Mapplebeck found herself single, pregnant and broke. Unable to combine motherhood with freelance directing, she was forced to abandon her career in TV, instead turning the camera on herself and her son, Jim. Filmed over 20 years, Victoria has recorded hundreds of hours of footage, capturing each twist and turn in Jim’s life, from the thumbs-up he gave her during her first pregnancy scan to his first day at college. MOTHERBOARD is a unique self-portrait charting the real-life comedy and roller coaster of solo parenting. Victoria captures a life where both she and Jim survive her breast cancer diagnosis, two generations of absent fathers and Jim’s rollercoaster teen years with a gallows sense of humour and an irrepressible ability to turn lemons into lemonade. The film navigates the trials and traumas of unromanticized parenting, where chaos rules. We’re privy to the monumental bust ups when tempers fray and doors slam, as well as the pair’s closeness and camaraderie as Jim turns into a fiercely opinionated and funny young adult who suddenly towers over his mum. Honest, funny and infinitely relatable, MOTHERBOARD is the antidote to the unrealistic expectations we have about motherhood, and a film for anyone who wants to see family life in all its unfiltered glory.

A sarcastic humanoid duck is catapulted from his homeworld to Earth where he must stop an alien invasion with the help of a nerdy scientist and a struggling rock singer.

“TRAPPED IN A WORLD HE NEVER MADE.”

Cult film night BAR TRASH concludes its 11th sensational season — SYNTHETIC FLESH — a tribute to more than 100 years of monster makeup FX. We’ll also be announcing what happens next!

Our ‘end-of-season’ films are always meant to be a lot of stupid fun, and no film nails that brief more than the awkward cross-species coupling of HOWARD THE DUCK (1986). From executive producer George Lucas (STAR WARS), and the pages of Marvel comics, HOWARD THE DUCK (released somewhat bashfully in the UK as ‘Howard… A New Breed Of Hero’) is a comedy adventure spectacular about a fast-talking, cigar-chomping, beer-loving duck from a parallel universe who crashes to Earth and somehow winds up in Cleveland.

”There’s a chance that American audiences simply don’t want to see a duck starring in anything besides a plate of orange sauce.” (William Rabkin)

It’s hard to imagine it now, but HOWARD THE DUCK was the first official big-screen adaptation of a Marvel comic book since the CAPTAIN AMERICA film serials of the 1940s. A major critical and commercial failure (losing more than half of its production budget), the film is often cited as one of the worst films ever made and was nominated for seven Razzie Awards at the Golden Raspberry Awards (winning four!). Needless to say, HOWARD THE DUCK is a stupid amount of fun.

Polite notice: We are projecting HOWARD THE DUCK with subtitles from the best available digital source.

/// 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 or visit tokenhomo.com for all the gory details ///

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

Presented by Cult Classic Collective the screening is followed by a panel discussion with Nick Walker. The directorial debut of Richard Kelly is a comic mixture of 80s sci-fi, horror and teen movie genres. October 1988 and small-town USA is about to witness the end of the world. Well, that's according to Frank, a giant, talking rabbit that only Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), a brilliant but troubled teenager, can see. Frank has been urging Donnie to play dangerous pranks on his friends and dysfunctional family, but when he gets Donnie to leave his bedroom one night and tells him the world will end soon, strange things begin to happen - starting with the engine of an aeroplane plunging to ground and hitting Donnie's, now empty, bedroom.

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), who have established a close-knit family and built a life with the ocean-dwelling Metkayina. But, their peace is threatened when they find themselves on a collision course with a deadly new Na’vi clan: the Mangkwan, also known as the Ash People. As with all AVATAR films, AVATAR: FIRE & ASH features all the things moviegoers have come to expect from a James Cameron film: thrilling action, grand spectacle, unforgettable characters who forge profound connections, and, most importantly, a story that will both move and inspire audiences around the globe.

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), who have established a close-knit family and built a life with the ocean-dwelling Metkayina. But, their peace is threatened when they find themselves on a collision course with a deadly new Na’vi clan: the Mangkwan, also known as the Ash People. As with all AVATAR films, AVATAR: FIRE & ASH features all the things moviegoers have come to expect from a James Cameron film: thrilling action, grand spectacle, unforgettable characters who forge profound connections, and, most importantly, a story that will both move and inspire audiences around the globe.

EMPORIUM PRO WRESTLING RETURNS FOR HOLIDAY HAVE AT IT! - FRONT ROW TICKET

LONDON’S WILDEST NIGHT OUT IS BACK AND BRINGING THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MADNESS, CHAOS AND DEBAUCHERY DURING THE FESTIVE PERIOD.

The city’s most chaotic obsession is decking the halls and the opponents because Emporium Pro Wrestling is back for Show 3, and this time it’s a holiday special bursting with tinsel, tantrums, and top-rope turmoil!

After body-slamming the East End into festive submission twice over, Emporium returns to Genesis Cinema for another night of cinematic carnage, over-the-top drama, and monsters in the ring ready to unwrap some serious punishment.

Expect snowstorms of suplexes, grudges colder than December air, and title fights so intense they’ll roast your chestnuts. Featuring some of the UK’s wildest wrestling stars, shocking twists, and enough holiday chaos to make Santa tap out.

This isn’t your nan’s Christmas panto….this is wrestling with bells on.

EMPORIUM: THE AFTERS

THE FREE AFTERPARTY THAT WON’T TAP OUT

Emporium: The Afters takes over Genesis Cinema’s private bar once again, transforming it into a club night of pure carnage. Wrestlers swap the ring for the dancefloor, spinning late-night anthems and tearing it up 'til 2AM.

Costumes. Characters. Kayfabe.
It’s still very real to us, and it doesn’t stop ‘til the lights come on.

Live show. Full rave. Total mayhem, and it’s all FREE with your ticket.

Tickets are flying faster than an elf on an energy drink so get yours now before someone pile-drives Christmas cheer right out of you.

Whether you’re a wrestling die-hard or a chaos tourist, Emporium Pro Wrestling is not to be missed.

Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green
Seated by: 7:45PM
Show Starts: 8:00PM
Approx. Finish: 10:30PM

EMPORIUM: THE AFTERS
Start: 10:30PM
Finish: 2:00AM

This event is strictly 18+

Accessibility enquiries: info@genesis-cinema.co.uk | 0207 780 2000
General enquiries: emporiumprowrestling@gmail.com

Please Note:

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges unless the event is cancelled.

Match card subject to change. While we strive to deliver the advertised lineup, unforeseen circumstances may require substitutions. The show will always maintain the same high quality of action, energy, and entertainment.

Loud noises & strobe effects may be used throughout the event.

FOLLOW THE CARNAGE
Instagram: @emporiumprowres
Facebook: @emporiumprowres
X: @emporiumprowres

EMPORIUM PRO WRESTLING RETURNS FOR HOLIDAY HAVE AT IT!

LONDON’S WILDEST NIGHT OUT IS BACK AND BRINGING THEIR REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MADNESS, CHAOS AND DEBAUCHERY DURING THE FESTIVE PERIOD.

The city’s most chaotic obsession is decking the halls and the opponents because Emporium Pro Wrestling is back for Show 3, and this time it’s a holiday special bursting with tinsel, tantrums, and top-rope turmoil!

After body-slamming the East End into festive submission twice over, Emporium returns to Genesis Cinema for another night of cinematic carnage, over-the-top drama, and monsters in the ring ready to unwrap some serious punishment.

Expect snowstorms of suplexes, grudges colder than December air, and title fights so intense they’ll roast your chestnuts. Featuring some of the UK’s wildest wrestling stars, shocking twists, and enough holiday chaos to make Santa tap out.

This isn’t your nan’s Christmas panto….this is wrestling with bells on.

EMPORIUM: THE AFTERS

THE FREE AFTERPARTY THAT WON’T TAP OUT

When the final bell rings, the night is far from over.
Emporium: The Afters takes over Genesis Cinema’s private bar once again, transforming it into a club night of pure carnage. Wrestlers swap the ring for the dancefloor, spinning late-night anthems and tearing it up 'til 2AM.

Costumes. Characters. Kayfabe. It’s still very real to us, and it doesn’t stop ‘til the lights come on.

Live show. Full rave. Total mayhem, and it’s all FREE with your ticket.

Tickets are flying faster than an elf on an energy drink so get yours now before someone pile-drives Christmas cheer right out of you.

Whether you’re a wrestling die-hard or a chaos tourist, Emporium Pro Wrestling is not to be missed.

Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green
Seated by: 7:45PM
Show Starts: 8:00PM
Approx. Finish: 10:30PM

EMPORIUM: THE AFTERS
Start: 10:30PM
Finish: 2:00AM

This event is strictly 18+

Accessibility enquiries: info@genesis-cinema.co.uk | 0207 780 2000
General enquiries: emporiumprowrestling@gmail.com

Please Note:

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges unless the event is cancelled.

Match card subject to change. While we strive to deliver the advertised lineup, unforeseen circumstances may require substitutions. The show will always maintain the same high quality of action, energy, and entertainment.

Loud noises & strobe effects may be used throughout the event.

FOLLOW THE CARNAGE
Instagram: @emporiumprowres
Facebook: @emporiumprowres
X: @emporiumprowres

Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic is reimagined with R.E.M. 's alt-rock masterpieces Monster (1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996). In this sublime comedy teetering between reality and illusion, Buster Keaton stars as a film projectionist who dreams of becoming a detective. He uses his limited skills when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend’s father’s pocket watch. Keaton reportedly broke his neck performing one of the many dangerous practical stunts in the film. Whether you’re a movie lover or a rock music fan this is an experience you won’t want to miss!!