Below you can see screenings we have held in the past and those that are upcoming. Each is linked to key readings and paratexts that deepen our appreciation of a given film. Happy exploring, and we hope to see you at one of our events.
Made in Ethiopia (2024)
Thursday 19th March 2026, 5pm-7.30pm,
Online via Kinema and in person at University of Westminster and University of East Anglia
Followed by a discussion with Dr How Wee Ng
In partnership with theCentre for Social Justice Research, University of Westminster &
New Area Studies Research Centre, University of East Anglia
Sholay (1975, dir. Ramesh Sippy)
Tuesday 30th Dec 2025, 3pm, The Lexi Cinema, London
With an introduction and discussion with Prof. Rachel Dwyer (SOAS) (TBC)
Celebrate 50 years of one of the most beloved films in Hindi cinema. Tickets available here
Yeelen (1987, dir. Souleman Cise)
Thursday 20th Nov 2025, 5pm, Julian Study Centre, UEA.
This screening, conducted in conjunction with Film Africa BFI, was in tribute to one of the masters of African cinema, the Malian director, Souleymane Cissé. Find out more about it here.
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