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A trip to the movies

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.

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)

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Experience Earth like never before in a breath-taking portrait of the planet captured from the International Space Station on the biggest screen in Europe. See fantastic images of the Earth from the Space Station and gain a new understanding of how wonderful and unique our planet is.

Under the sea 3D (U)

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Narrated by Jim Carrey and using incredible 3D technology, Under the Sea will leap off the screen and take you on a fascinating journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean floor.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert

1st -3rd Nov
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Hear the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the English Chamber Choir bring Alexandre Desplat’s music to life, whilst the film is projected onto a high-definition screen that puts you in the middle of the action.

Ocean Odyssey

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Image credit: Harun Farocki 2004 © Janni Chavakis

Revisiting Harun Farocki: Images & War, Acting & Indoctrination

4th, 22d and 26th Oct
Various times
Goethe-Institut
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A three-part film programme marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Harun Farocki, the influential filmmaker, media and cultural critic, lecturer, and curator.

Black History Month at Institut français

25th Oct-3rd Nov
Various times
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The French Institute is pleased to present a series of film screenings and seminars to celebrate Black History Month.

Fête du cinéma d’Animation

11th- 31st Oct
Various times
Institut français
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Adult and younger enthusiasts of the animation art in all its forms can enjoy the best animated films of the recent years along with ultimate classics returning to the big screen.

Speculations on Capture

4th Sept-23rd Feb 2025
10am -5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Allahyari’s poetic film explores the stories of astronomical instruments made in Iran and Pakistan and now held at the V&A.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice + Talk, IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

31st Oct
7.15pm-21:20pm
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Tim Burton and Michael Keaton reunite for the long-awaited sequel to Burton’s award-winning Beetlejuice, showing at Halloween Lates. This screening will be introduced by a short talk by Chris French.

The Fly (18)

31st Oct
20.25 – 22.10
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In David Cronenberg’s 1986 remake, a scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) + Talk

18th Dec
7:30pm-9:15pm
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Join the Museum for a screening of the festive classic and find out whether the laws of physics could permit Scrooge to visit his Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.

A life among elephants

21st Nov
7.15pm-9.30pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
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Enjoy the UK's theatrical premiere of A Life Among Elephants - an inspiring film about Save the Elephants’ founder, Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, and his nearly 60-year mission to protect wild African elephants.

Ciné Lumière for under 25's

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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.

Antarctica 3D (U)

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With never-before-seen footage and the latest underwater filming techniques, this epic documentary transports you to the farthest reaches of this majestic land and reveals that what happens there affects every single one of us.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

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Experience this fully immersive IMAX, on one of the biggest cinema screens in the UK. With an IMAX laser 4k projector and an IMAX 70mm film projector, this experience is great for all cinema lovers. Regularly showing are scientific documentaries and the latest blockbuster releases.

Ghostbusters in Concert

26th Oct
7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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The beloved ‘80s sci-fi comedy, Ghostbusters, will join the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series: Watch Ivan Reitman’s original 1984 classic on the big screen at Halloween - all whilst Elmer Bernstein’s famous score is performed live by a full orchestra conducted by Peter Bernstein.