MORNING STAR

The UK premiere of an enchanting film directed by local filmmaker Zara Balfour. A moving cinematic experience takes you on a riveting ride through history. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Malta, this true story weaves together the magnetic tale of Christina, a British entertainer, and fearless RAF pilot, Warby, whose love story unfolds amidst the impending darkness of World War II. Starring Larissa Bonaci and Ben Lamb and featuring rarely glimpsed historical archive footage, elegant design and an original musical score, Morning Star promises an unforgettable blend of romance and wartime suspense. Join us for the evening to immerse yourself in music and film with a post-screening Q&A featuring Balfour and her team.

THE MAKING OF TENDER LOVING CARE

Writer, director & editor Kalina Pulit talks with story & dialogue editor Tom Jacob about the innovative processes that forged short film ‘Tender Loving Care’. The film depicts a single woman in her mid-30s living in London, struggling with feelings of isolation, who decides to call up various customer care lines in search of connection. Composing the script of the film from improvised phone-calls, the film’s creators give us an insight into the unique process of crafting this exciting debut short.

7:30 PM

£8 (pay it forward)

£6 (standard)

£4 (low income/cost of living affected)