Maidstone Film society shows a diverse range of films from the UK and around the world. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. Please visit http://www.maidstone-film-society.org.uk/ for more information.
Monday's 7.30pm - Theatre
Membership prices:
Full £52 | Concession £48 (Full-time Student / Unwaged / Senior)
For further information to join contact the Membership Secretary Francois-Yves Belver
(T) 07904 381182
www.maidstone-film-society.org.uk
The Ballad of Wallis Island 2025 UK
100 mins Cert: 12A 14th September 2026
Folk duo McGwyer Mortimer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) reform to perform for eccentric, widowed superfan Charles (Tim Key) on a remote island. “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is an adorable British comedy-drama from director James Griffiths (“Cuban Fury”).
Sentimental Value 2025 UK, Norway, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden
133 mins Cert: 15 28th September 2026
Estranged father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) returns home to make a film with his daughters, escalating family tensions in the process. “Sentimental Value” is a tense Norwegian drama. Winning several awards including Cannes Grand Prix and the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.
Lee 2023 UK
117 mins Cert: 15 12th October 2026
Transcending the restrictions of Britain during The Blitz, bohemian Lee Miller (Kate Winslet) becomes a war photographer and documents atrocities of World War II across Germany. “Lee” is a gripping biopic centered on a career-high performance from Winslet and strong supporting cast including Andy Samberg, Marion Cotillard and Alexander Skarsgård
The Seed of the Sacred Fig 2024 Iran, Germany, France
167 mins Cert: 15 19th October 2026
Amid political unrest over the death of a young woman, a Revolutionary Court judge suspects his wife and daughters of stealing his handgun. “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is a widely acclaimed political drama secretly filmed in Tehran by exiled director Mohammad Rasoulof. (Captioned)
Hundreds of Beavers 2024 USA
108 mins Cert: 12A 2nd November 2026
Fighting for his survival in the harsh winter wilderness of North American, an applejack maker must outwit hundreds of beavers to win the hand of a fur merchant’s daughter. “Hundreds of Beavers” is a highly visual slapstick comedy filled with even more gags than beavers.
Nouvelle Vague 2025 France, USA
106 mins Cert: 12A 16th November 2026
Determined to incite a revolution in cinema, a creative visionary must direct his cast and crew to defy convention. “Nouvelle Vague” is a comedy-drama loveletter from veteran filmmaker Richard Linklater to the French New Wave. Winner of the César Award for Best Director. (Captioned)