Enjoy a trip to the movies in South Kensington - from Sunday classics, family films and film festivals at Institut français, to blockbusters accompanied with live orchestras at the Royal Albert Hall, to post-war classics at Goethe-Institut, to enjoying the full cinematic experience in 3D at the Science Museum's IMAX screen. There are films for young and old here in South Kensington.
Ciné Kids screenings cater to children aged 4 and over – and their families – so they can discover the best animated films. In English, French or French with subtitles. Including Despicable Me and Paddington.
Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers in Beatrix Potter’s books, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude.
Encounter some of the most stunning creatures of the sea face-to-face, explore the wonder of the oceans, and investigate the impact of global climate change on these spectacular yet delicate ecosystems.
An in-depth look into the practice of filmmaker Menelaos Karamaghiolis, spanning four decades of his work in documentary, fiction, artist film, activism and radio at Institut français.
The emerging technology of digital twins is explored in Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life from Science Museum Science Director Roger Highfield and Professor Peter Coveney of University College London.
An encounter of two different worlds where misunderstandings and prejudice undermine trust between the two mesmerising protagonists.
Ozu Yasujirō is one of the most prominent figures in Japanese cinema, with his works displaying Japan’s rapidly changing society in the post-war era. The screenings of his films at Japan House are in Japanese with English subtitles.
For Women’s History Month, the Institut français addresses the issues and perspectives on women’s rights through a series of online events, film screenings and discussions.
This series of films aims to provide a broader cinematic context to the situation in Ukraine. It also pays tribute to Lithuanian director and academic Mantas Kvedaravicius, who believed in the act of resistance through images, and was killed while filming in Ukraine in March 2022.
Experience the European Premiere of Black Panther in Concert as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series. With the Chineke! Orchestra and special guest Massamba Diop, talking drum soloist, who performed on the original score.
Book your ticket to watch this fully immersive IMAX experience on one of the biggest screens in the UK. Experience the very best of digital and analogue cinema on one screen with Antarctica, A Beautiful Planet and Hubble all in 3D.
The much acclaimed Ciné Lumière offers a wonderful choice of movies for the whole family to enjoy together, from Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, Asterix, Tad the Lost Explorer & The Curse of the Mummy and so many more. There is something for everyone!
If you love cinema, and you’re 25 years old or under, Ciné Lumière For A Fiver is for you! Whether you want to see the latest releases or discover French classics, attend special Q&As or explore world cinema, enjoy discounted tickets with no booking fees.
Swim alongside some of the most exotic creatures on the planet, from the bizarre Rainbow Nudibranch to the Giant Pacific Octopus. Narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Deep Sea 3D transports you below the ocean surface on a unique underwater adventure.