Maidstone Film Society - 2025/6 Season
27 October 2025 - 12 January 2026ABOUT
The Crime is Mine (Mon Crime) 2023
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.
La Chimera 2023
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.
I’m Still Here 2025
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.
Conclave 2024
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.
Flow 2024
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.
Four Daughters 2023 Captioned
26th January 2026
France, Germany, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia 107 mins Cert: 15
Exploring memories of the radicalization and disappearance of her two older daughters, Olfa Hamrouni and her younger daughters reconstruct their story to critique ideas of rebellion and sisterhood. “Four Daughters” is a riveting and layered part documentary part docudrama situated in Tunisia. Winner of L'Oeil d'Or at Cannes.
A Real Pain 2024
9th February 2026
Poland, USA 90 mins Cert: 15
Reunited for a tour through their family heartland to honour their beloved grandmother, old tensions resurface for mismatched American cousins. “A Real Pain” is an emotional buddy comedy set in Poland. Directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg, winner of the BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Kieran Culkin.
The Last Dance 2024 Captioned
9th March 2026
Hong Kong 126 mins Cert: 12A
Under pressure of debts, a wedding planner fortuitously becomes a successful funeral director, but is challenged by a traditional Taoist priest to prove he can truly care for the deceased. “The Last Dance” is a life-affirming drama set in Hong Kong, winner of multiple Hong Kong Film Awards for screenplay, acting, and music.
Hard Truths 2024
30th March 2026
UK, Spain 97 mins Cert: 12A
Confrontational, depressed and anxious, Mother’s Day looms for Pansy and her family. “Hard Truths” is a tragicomic drama set in suburban London. Directed by Mike Leigh, reuniting with Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin (“Secrets and Lies”) on form with another superbly-acted unflinching character-study.
The Count of Monte Cristo 2024 Captioned
13th April 2026
France 178 mins Cert: 12A
Wrongfully imprisoned for state treason, Edmond Dantès (Pierre Niney) plots, schemes and scrupulously machinates to exact revenge on the men who betrayed him. Adapted from Dumas’ enduring novel, “The Count of Monte Cristo” is a swashbuckling adventure set in 19th Century France, with adrenaline-boosting drama, cinematography and score.
Didi 2024
11th May 2026
USA 94 mins Cert: 15
In the last days of summer break before starting high school, an impressionable Taiwanese-American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom. “Didi” is an intricately observed, millennial coming-of-age drama set in 2008 California.
DETAILS
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ABOUT THE VENUE
Opened in 1955, The Hazlitt Theatre offers one of the liveliest and community focused programmes of arts and performance in the south east. The Hazlitt Theatre plays host to a wide variety of comedians, musicians, tributes, dance schools, amature dramatics and local and national performers.
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