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Welcome to Swindon Film

We show some of the best films that international cinema has to offer – in the heart of Swindon's Old Town, on a large screen, with tiered seating, refreshments – and at a highly competitive price!

For the lowest prices, sign up to be a full member – you'll see 14 films between September 2025 and April 2026 for just over £5 a film.

Or try associate membership – just pay a one-off fee of £5 and then it's £8 per film (£7 for concessions). Visitors pay £10 a film.

Doors open 30 minutes before a show. We don't show any pre-film adverts, so please make sure to arrive in good time to get your ticket, grab any refreshments and take your seat.

Look below for the great selection of films we've got this year…

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Our film season for 2026-2027


Dragonfly film screenshot

DRAGONFLY

Neglected pensioner Elsie finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen. Over time, a friendship grows but Elsie's resentful, guilt-ridden son stirs up tensions, bringing shocking consequences.
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FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE

In Berlin 1942, Hilde is a member of an anti-Nazi group. She falls in love with another member, Hans. The two spend a summer together until they get caught by the Gestapo and Hilde is imprisoned, eight months pregnant.
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Blackbird, Blackbird, Blackberry film screenshot

BLACKBIRD, BLACKBIRD, BLACKBERRY

Etero, 48, single in a Georgian village, encounters gossip. She unexpectedly falls for a man, caught between a relationship or independence. She navigates her emotions while grappling with societal norms, searching for happiness.
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The Voice of Hind Rajab film screenshot

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 6-year old girl is trapped in a car under IDF fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her.
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A Private Life film screenshot

A PRIVATE LIFE

The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
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It Was Just An Accident film screenshot

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, he rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to confirm the man's identity.
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DJ Ahmet film screenshot

DJ AHMET

A 15-year-old Yuruk boy from a remote Macedonian village escapes into music amidst parental expectations, societal conservatism, and forbidden love for a promised girl.
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Santosh film screenshot

SANTOSH

Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
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The Love That Remains film screenshot

THE LOVE THAT REMAINS

Captures a year in the life of a family as the parents navigate their separation. Through intimate vignettes and strange occurrences, the film explores the complexities of family, love, and the impact of shared memories.
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The Great Dictator film screenshot

THE GREAT DICTATOR

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
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Miroirs No 3 film screenshot

MIROIRS NO 3

After a car crash kills her boyfriend, piano student Laura is taken in by Betty, who witnessed the accident. Living with Betty's family brings comfort, but Laura starts questioning their intentions as time passes.
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No Other Choice film screenshot

NO OTHER CHOICE

After being fired, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.
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Late Shift film screenshot

LATE SHIFT

Floria, a dedicated nurse, tirelessly serves in an understaffed hospital ward. However, today her shift becomes a tense and urgent race against the clock.
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Four Mothers film screenshot

FOUR MOTHERS

A writer about to publish his new novel is forced to take care of three eccentric older women - and his own mother - over the course of one chaotic weekend in Dublin.
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Overall Audience Feedback

The table below represents the audience feedback, for all films shown to date.

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