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
8th September 2025 Captioned
France 102 mins Cert: 15
A young actress (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) stands accused of murdering a famous producer; is she really innocent, or is she getting away with murder? “The Crime is Mine” is a breezy comedy-drama set in 1930s Paris. Directed by François Ozon (“Potiche”) and starring French movie-acting royalty, including Isabelle Huppert, Fabrice Luchini and André Dussollier.
22nd September 2025 Captioned
Italy, France, Switzerland 131 mins Cert: 15
Freed from prison, dishevelled archaeologist Arthur (Josh O’Connor) reunites with his wayward gang of tomb-robbers and opportunistic lawbreakers. “La Chimera” is an enchanting historical drama set in 1980s Italy, with sumptuous, award-winning cinematography and production design.
6th October 2025 Captioned
Brazil, France 137 mins Cert: 15
Married to a former politician (Selton Mello) during the military dictatorship in Brazil, Eunice (Fernana Torres) is pushed to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family following a violent and demoralizing act. “I’m Still Here” is an engrossing true-life drama set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. Directed by Walter Salles (“The Motorcycle Diaries”), understated performances underpin a meditative, heartfelt reflection on absence.
27th October 2025
UK, USA 120 mins Cert: 12A
Given the task of leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, electing a new Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) lands in the centre of a web of intrigue and conspiracy. “Conclave” is a sumptuous and satisfying drama that makes great use of its Vatican setting, winner of the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.
17th November 2025
Latvia, France, Belgium 84 mins Cert: U
After his home is lost to a great flood, Cat seeks refuge on a boat inhabited by other species, and will have to work with them despite their differences. “Flow” is an immersive animated adventure set in realms natural and mystical, brilliantly using cinematic style and evocative soundscapes to express a simple and soulful fable. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
12th January 2026
Ireland, Belgium 98 mins Cert: 12A
Devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong suspects iniquity at the forbidding local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own. Adapted from Claire Keegan’s Orwell prize-winning novella, “Small Things Like These” is a poignant historical drama set in 1980s Ireland, with a quietly
powerful lead performance from actor-producer Cillian Murphy and powerful supporting performance from Emily Watson.