Movie of the Week

• Pressure

Cinemas

• Practical Magic 2
• Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger
• Fall 2
• Runner
• Just an Illusion
• Blue Film
• Everybody Digs Bill Evans
• Better Go Mad in the Wild
• Unidentified Murder
• Eddie Cochran: Don’t Forget Me

Streaming/On-Demand

• Why Did I Get Married Again?
• Call My Agent! The Movie
• In the Grey

Re-Releases

• Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Matilda
• The Passion of the Christ
• La Femme Infidèle

CAST: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, Damian Lewis, Con O’Neill, Robert Portal, Henry Ashton, Tamsin Topolski, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Toby Williams, Max Croes, Roseanna Brown

CREW: Anthony Maras (director, writer, editor), David Haig (writer), Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cass Marks and Lucas Webb (producers), Volker Bertelmann (composer), Jamie Ramsay (cinematographer)

PLOT: In June 1944, US General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Fraser) prepares to launch a full-scale invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, but after hiring top-ranking meteorologist James Stagg (Scott) to provide an accurate weather forecast, things become more uncertain…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The story of the weather report that ignited D-Day and thus the beginning of victory in the Second World War is the basis for this gripping historical thriller
• Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser shines as the famed general (and later President) Eisenhower, while Andrew Scott is on thunderous form as Scottish weatherman James Stagg
• Australian filmmaker Anthony Maras captures the intensity of the hours leading to the history-defining invasion, which makes for seriously engaging entertainment
• Critics have praised the film’s central performances and its fresh perspective of the oft-depicted events leading up to the launch of D-Day
• It’s a timely thriller that not only shows the remarkable precision that went into planning such an operation, but achieves the impossible by making something like weather predicting actually interesting

Pressure is showing in cinemas from Wednesday 9 September 2026

CAST: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod

CREW: Susanne Bier (director), Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett (writers), Sandra Bullock, Denise Ni Novi and Nicole Kidman (producers), Rupert Gregson-Williams (composer), Simon Duggan (cinematographer), Sam Williams (editor)

PLOT: Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman), two sisters who come from a long lineage of witches that have been cursed to doom any man that they fall in love with, must confront some hidden family secrets when Sally’s daughter Kylie (King) begins developing dark powers, while also attempting to break their curse once and for all…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The late-90s cult classic finally gets a long-in-development sequel that continues the eternal plight of the Owens sisters and their magical family
• Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back as the two lead siblings, as are both Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest as their ever-wise aunts
• Among the fresher faces this time round are Joey King, Game of Thrones veteran Maisie Williams, Blue Beetle himself Xolo Maridueña, and Lee Pace as a potential (and potentially doomed) love interest
• New director Susanne Bier – taking over from Griffin Dunne – puts a greater emphasis on the fantastical aspects of the world that originated in Alice Hoffman’s book series
• With enough magic to rival even Harry Potter, this is a blockbuster powered by the fans who have stuck with the original ever since its debut in 1998

Practical Magic 2 is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher

CREW: Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern (directors), Steven Knight (writer, producer), Sam Bridger, Guy Heeley, Davud Karbassioun and Tom Mackay (producers), Haris Zambarloukos (cinematographer), George Cragg and Martina Zamolo (editors)

PLOT: Brothers and musicians Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite after 20 years’ estrangement to reform their band Oasis, leading to a comeback tour unlike any other…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Witness how one of the biggest reunions in rock ‘n’ roll history came about in a new documentary that gives viewers a closer look at the drama than ever before
• Filmmakers Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern follow the Gallaghers as they mend their broken relationship and set out on a once-in-a-lifetime tour together
• The film, which also has some creative input from Peaky Blinders creator and future Bond screenwriter Steven Knight, explores what made them fall out in the first place, as well as the pressures they faced as global rock superstars
• Through combined backstage footage and live performances from the concerts themselves, we see that despite their initial animosity the brothers’ love and passion for music never truly went away
• Whether or not you’re a hardcore Oasis fan, it’s an inspiring story of how two brothers – who in this case happen to be some of the biggest names on the planet – can reunite for good

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger is showing in cinemas from Wednesday 9 September 2026

CAST: Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Grace Caroline Currey

CREW: Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig (directors), Scott Mann (writer, producer), Jonathan Frank (writer), David Haring, James Harris, Mark Lane and Christian Mercuri (producers), Andrew Strahorn (cinematographer), Tommy Aagaard and Scott Gray (editors)

PLOT: In memory of her sister, Jax (Slater) teams with her sister’s friend Luce (Thomas) for a dangerous plank walk across a mountain in Thailand, but soon they find themselves stranded on a narrow plank 3,000 feet above the ground…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The sequel to director Scott Mann’s nail-biting survival thriller Fall (which was re-released last week) takes fear to all-new heights
• Mann has vacated the director’s chair to filmmaker siblings Michael and Peter Spierig (of Predestination and Jigsaw fame), but he and co-writer Jonathan Frank have still provided the screenplay
• Harriet Slater, who previously appeared in the supernatural slasher Tarot, delivers a nail-biting lead performance, and there’s also a special appearance from the previous film’s lead Grace Caroline Currey!
• The filmmaking is so intense and endlessly terrifying that you’ll feel like you’re also trapped on a mountain edge high above the ground
• With more twists and turns than its predecessor, this is a sequel that goes bigger and harder in making you fear heights even more than you probably did!

Fall 2 is showing in cinemas from Wednesday 9 September 2026

CAST: Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Adriana Barraza, Sullivan Stapleton, Peta Sergeant, Geraldine Hakewill, Goran D. Kleut

CREW: Scott Waugh (director), Miles Hubley and Tommy White (writers), Mark Fasano, Todd Garner, Deborah Glover, Jeffrey Greenstein and Alan Ritchson (producers), Charlie Nguyen Kim (composer), Lorenzo Senatore (cinematographer), Matt Villa (editor)

PLOT: Hank Malone (Ritchson) is a high-end delivery man who is assigned to transport medical courier Ben Bishop (Wilson) and his package – a healthy liver – to a hospital for an immediate transplant that could save a young girl’s life, but along the way they are intercepted by a crime syndicate seeking to steal the organ and sell it on the black market…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• This high-octane action caper packs a huge number of explosive thrills into its race-against-time plot
• Reacher star Alan Ritchson teams with Owen Wilson to form an unlikely double-act that comes with plenty of humour and badassery
• It’s the latest film by director Scott Waugh, and here’s hoping it’s more coherent than his last big-screen outing Expend4bles!
• The filmmaker brings a heavy sense of kinetic style to the action which really gets the adrenaline flowing whenever it’s called for
• It’ll do as a fun, action-packed bit of escapism that will satisfy anyone looking for a fast-paced and immensely gripping genre ride

Runner is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Simon Boublil, Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin, Alexis Rosenstiehl, Jeanne Lamartine, Lilian Wallet, Samuel Maïmoun, Demba Diaw, Giorgia Sinicorni, Augusto Fornari, Adèle Jayle, François Raison, Agnès Boury, Rony Kramer, David Ayala, Serpentine Teyssier, Armand Eloi, Melvil Hart Brune, Matthias Quiviger

CREW: Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano (directors, writers), Nathalie Hertzberg (writer), Nicolas Dival Adassovsky (producer), Augustin Barbaroux (cinematographer), Dorian Rigal-Ansous (editor)

PLOT: In 1985 suburban Paris, twelve-year-old Vincent (Boublil) navigates friendship and first love whilst also dealing with his dysfunctional family…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• France has a new coming-of-age comedy to call its own, with this tender and emotionally mature film that is easily accessible for all ages
• Filmmakers Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano, best known for directing and co-writing the 2011 crowd-pleaser Intouchables, bring plenty of adolescent wisdom to the mid-80s period piece
• Young actor Simon Boublil is brilliantly endearing in the lead role, as are co-stars Louis Garrel and Camille Cottin who play the tween’s quarrelling parents
• It will inspire nostalgia for anyone who remembers growing up in that time period, arguably one of the most endearing decades to grow up in
• Wherever you may be in the world, it’s a story filled with laughs, tears and fun that will speak to just about anyone

Just an Illusion is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Kieron Moore, Reed Birney

CREW: Elliot Tuttle (director, writer), Bijan Kazerooni, Adam Kersh, Waylon Sall and Will Youmans (producers), Isaac Eiger (composer), Ryan Jackson-Healy (cinematographer), Zach Clark (editor)

PLOT: In Los Angeles, sex worker Aaron Eagle (Moore) is offered a significant sum to spend the night in a rental home with a masked customer (Birney), only for things to unravel once the mysterious person reveals himself to be a key figure from Aaron’s childhood…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• A somewhat disturbing if unusually sensual reconnection is the main attraction of this erotic drama that pushes more than a few boundaries
• Writer-director Elliot Tuttle explores some provocative themes surrounding desire and connection in a tasteful way that avoids outright exploitation
• It’s a two-hander between actors Kieron Moore and Reed Birney, both of whom do wonders with their very different but thematically connected characters
• Because of its racy and controversial subject matter, the movie was rejected by numerous film festivals such as Sundance and SXSW, with only the Edinburgh International Film Festival being brave enough to host its world premiere
• Needless to say, it won’t be for everyone, but those with a more open and accepting mind will find this to be a real discovery of a movie

Blue Film is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman, Barry Ward, Laurie Metcalf, Valene Kane, Katie McGrath

CREW: Grant Gee (director, writer), Mark O’Halloran (writer), Alan Maher and Janine Marmot (producers), Roger Goula (composer), Piers McGrail (cinematographer), Adam Biskupski (editor)

PLOT: In 1961 New York, jazz pianist Bill Evans (Lie) is struck by tragedy and contemplates his future as he struggles with grief…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• A previously untold chapter in the story of legendary jazz musician Bill Evans is dramatised in a compelling and emotionally sharp historical drama
• Norwegian actor Anders Danielsen Lie, previously seen in Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World and Sentimental Value, is phenomenal in the deeply complex title role
• There’s some fine support among the ensemble cast, including Bill Pullman and Oscar-nominee Laurie Metcalf as Evans’ parents
• Filmmaker Grant Gee, who shot the film on black-and-white 16mm film, was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Director at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival
• You’ll be won over by its contemplative nature piled underneath the film’s eclectic visuals and jazz-infused soundtrack

Everybody Digs Bill Evans is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: František Klišík, Ondrej Klisik

CREW: Miro Remo (director, writer, cinematographer), Tomas Hruby and Pavla Kubeckova (producers), Adam Matej (composer), Dusan Husár (cinematographer), Máté Csuport and Simon Hajek (editors)

PLOT: Franta and Ondra are identical twin brothers living together in the Sumava Mountains where they share everything, but their unbreakable bond is soon put to the test when one seeks freedom from their routine…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The stranger-than-fiction tale of sibling rivalry is brought to life in a new Czech-Slovak documentary about two radically different twin brothers
• It is adapted from a story by Czech journalist Aleš Palán, who wrote the book of the same name about numerous hermits living in the wilderness surrounding the Sumava Mountains
• Filmmaker Miro Remo captured footage of the real-life Klisik brothers over the course of five years, and compiled it into a compelling story that speaks to siblings from all walks of life
• The film was awarded the Crystal Globe Grand Prix at last year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, beating out eleven other feature films for the top prize
• You won’t be able to predict where this oddball story goes next in a film that will have you thinking about your own brothers and sisters (if you have any)

Better Go Mad in the Wild is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Ling Man-Lung, Renci Yeung, Peter Chan, Chun-Pong Hui, Tsz-Kit Lam, Alan Chun-Kwong Luk, Tak-Bun Wong

CREW: Kwok Ka-Hei (director, writer, producer), Jack Lee (director, writer), Deon Ka-Hang Choi, Ho Siu-Hong and Yung Ka-Ching (writers), Fung Wai-Sze (producer), Tsui Chin-Hung (composer), Wong Chun-Wai (cinematographer), Kwok Chun-Kong and Man-Kit Li (editors)

PLOT: In Hong Kong, influencer Man (Yeung) hires professional actor Kim (Chan) to pose as her boyfriend Mark’s (Man-Lung) long-lost childhood friend who was seemingly abducted by aliens, but when the prank turns deadly, the couple find themselves caught in an even bigger conspiracy…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• You’ll be utterly bewildered by this twist-heavy Hong Kong caper that goes in all sorts of unpredictable directions
• Cantonese filmmakers Kwok Ka-Hei and Jack Lee craft a funny and utterly bonkers comedy that mixes in so many other genres, among them conspiracy thriller and even a touch of sci-fi
• It satirises the vapid influencer lifestyle as well as the all-too intricate levels of deception that hide some of our darkest secrets in plain sight
• The film has already gained a strong following among Hong Kong audiences, with the film also receiving numerous accolades for its multi-layered screenplay during the country’s recent awards season
• There is simply no telling what’s in store as you witness and absorb each wild plot twist that the movie throws at you!

Unidentified Murder is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Eddie Cochran, Jack Harris, Frances Barber

CREW: Kirsty Bell (director), Ben Charles Edwards (producer), Bob Bradley, Steve Dymond and Andrew Griffiths (composers), Dennis Madden (cinematographer), Brad Watson (editor)

PLOT: The life and times of legendary rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Eddie Cochran…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The first official biographical documentary about the legendary Eddie Cochran taps into all aspects of the musician’s all-too brief life and career
• Made in partnership with Cochran’s family estate, director Kirsty Bell’s film explores how Cochran quickly rose to infamy but also had his life cut tragically short
• It blends archive footage, interviews with celebrity admirers like Keith Richards and Cliff Richard, and dramatic reenactments with actors Jack Harris and Frances Barber to create a compelling and well-rounded portrait of the man
• Some of Cochran’s most famous tracks are featured all over the soundtrack, enough to encourage the audience to sing or at least hum along to them
• It’s an engaging piece that commemorates a true music legend whose legacy has long outlived the man himself

Don’t Forget Me is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Taraji P. Henson, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, Tyler Perry, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Da’Vinchi, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Jill Scott, Armani Greer, Lamman Rucker, Sydney Winbush, Charles L. Smith II, Everett Osborne, Derrick A. King, Chandra Gaines

CREW: Tyler Perry (director, writer, producer), Angi Bones and Tony Strickland (producers), Sharon Farber (composer), Justyn Moro (cinematographer), Nick Coker (editor)

PLOT: At a destination wedding, a group of couples – including the bride’s parents Marcus (White) and Angela (Smith) – reunite after many years apart, and realise that little has changed between them all…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Ring the wedding bells for the anticipated third movie in Tyler Perry’s endearing ensemble rom-com trilogy
• Perry directs, writes, produces and co-stars opposite original stars Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith and Richard T. Jones, while some of the newer faces include Perry regular Taraji P. Henson
• This time, the various couples are dealing with all sorts of new issues, primarily the fact that their lives have been outpaced by their own adult children
• As ever, expect plenty of hilarious banter and wise ponderings on relationships, family and all sorts of other facts surrounding life
• Regardless of your stance on Perry, you can’t deny that this is a pleasant romantic outing that’s perfect for couples everywhere to enjoy

Why Did I Get Married Again? is streaming exclusively on Netflix from Wednesday 9 September 2026

CAST: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Anne Marivin

CREW: Émilie Noblet (director), Lison Daniel and Fanny Herrero (writers), Dominique Besnehard, Aurélien Larger, Antoine Le Carpentier and Harold Valentin (producers), Aurélien Marra (cinematographer), Clémence Carré (editor)

PLOT: Following the closure of the ASK talent agency, former agent turned filmmaker Andréa Martel (Cottin) runs into a critical situation days before she begins filming her first feature, forcing her to reconnect with her fellow agents to save her project…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The internationally renowned French comedy series Call My Agent! gets a long-awaited feature-length sequel that drops viewers right back into the chaotic world of showbusiness
• Many of the original stars from the show reprise their roles, including Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert and many more
• Keep an eye out for some major celebrity cameos (a common staple throughout the series), among them Hollywood A-listers like George Clooney and Eva Longoria
• There are plenty of hilariously awkward run-ins and encounters that drive the plot in a large number of increasingly chaotic directions
• If you’re a fan of The Studio or Ricky Gervais’s Extras, you’ll definitely get a lot out of this showbiz-skewering satire that packs more laughs than ever into its new feature runtime

Call My Agent! The Movie is streaming exclusively on Netflix from Thursday 10 September 2026

CAST: Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Kristofer Hivju, Emmett J. Scanlan, Jason Wong, Michael Vu, Fisher Stevens, Rosamund Pike, Carlos Bardem, Kojo Attah, Christian Ochoa Lavernia

CREW: Guy Ritchie (director, writer, producer), John Friedberg, Ivan Atkinson and Dave Caplan (producers), Chris Benstead (composer), Ed Wild (cinematographer), Martin Walsh and Jim Weedon (editors)

PLOT: Rachel Wild (González), a cutthroat lawyer who specialises in recovering hefty debts for wealthy clients, and her clandestine fixers Sid (Cavill) and Bronco (Gyllenhaal) find themselves in hot water when attempting to claim a $1 billion debt from a ruthless and powerful individual…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Guy Ritchie is back with an all-new caper that showcases his talents as a smooth storyteller and a slick filmmaker
• The director reunites with Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal and Eiza González – all of whom have starred in many of his more recent movies – in roles that play well into their natural on-screen charisma
• Expect some fast-paced action interwoven with cool, matter-of-fact dialogue, as is the standard with Ritchie’s filmography
• It’s had a slightly rough road to the screen, with original distributor Lionsgate dropping the film after post-production took longer than expected, only for the film to bomb after being independently released, hence why it’s going straight to streaming here in the UK
• Financial disappointment aside, this is a fun return to form for Ritchie after years of being largely stuck on autopilot mode

In the Grey is streaming exclusively on Prime Video from Wednesday 9th September 2026

CAST: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Wolf Kahler, Anthony Higgins, Don Fellows, William Hootkins, George Harris, Fred Sorenson

CREW: Steven Spielberg (director), Lawrence Kasdan (writer), Frank Marshall (producer), John Williams (composer), Douglas Slocombe (cinematographer), Michael Kahn (editor)

PLOT: In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones (Ford) teams with his former flame Marion Ravenwood (Allen) for a race against the Nazis to locate and unearth the fabled Ark of the Covenant…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• The very first adventure with the one and only Indiana Jones is back on the big screen for its 45th anniversary
• It was initially director Steven Spielberg’s love letter to the classic adventure serials he watched as a child, but of course has gone on to become a beloved genre movie (and franchise) of its own accord
• Harrison Ford famously stepped in for Tom Selleck after contractual obligations to Magnum P.I. forced the latter to vacate the role of whip-bearing archaeologist Indiana Jones, and the rest, as they say, is history
• The film contains some of the most exciting set-pieces of Spielberg’s career, including a now-famous opening and the nightmarish climax
• It’s a timeless piece of blockbuster cinema that everyone, adult or child, should see at least once in their lives, preferably on the big screen!

Raiders of the Lost Ark is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Brian Levinson, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Kiami Davael, Jacqueline Steiger, Jimmy Karz, Kira Spencer-Hesser, Jean Speegle Howard, Marion Dugan, Jon Lovitz, Sara Magdalin, Phoebe Pearl, Nicholas Cox

CREW: Danny DeVito (director, producer), Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord (writers), Liccy Dahl, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher (producers), David Newman (composer), Stefan Czapsky (cinematographer), Lynzee Klingman and Brent White (editors)

PLOT: Matilda Wormwood (Wilson) is the young and extremely intelligent daughter of neglectful parents Harry (DeVito) and Zinnia (Perlman), who eventually enrol Matilda at the school of tyrannical principal Agatha Trunchbull (Ferris), where she not only finds solace in her kind teacher Miss Honey (Davidtz) but also discovers that she bears telekinetic powers…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Director, producer and co-star Danny DeVito’s beloved adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book is given an all-new lease of cinematic life in time for its 30th anniversary
• Its fun set-pieces, over-the-top performances and faithfulness to the book helped it become a firm favourite among children growing up in the mid-90s
• Although it was a box office disappointment, critical praise helped it become a huge hit on home video, to where it currently ranks high on many lists of Dahl adaptations
• The titular role became the most popular for child actor Mara Wilson, who had also found success from appearances in films like Doubtfire and the Miracle on 34th Street remake
• Though it may have become eclipsed by the successful stage musical adaptation (which received its own film version in 2022), it’s a childhood classic that’s too much fun to ignore

Matilda is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026

CAST: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Monica Bellucci, Mattia Sbragia, Toni Bertorelli, Luca Lionello, Hristo Naumov Shopov, Claudia Gerini, Fabio Sartor, Giacinto Ferro, Olek Mincer, Sheila Mokhtari, Sergio Rubini, Roberto Bestazoni, Francesco Cabras, Giovanni Capalbo, Rosalinda Celentano, Emilio De Marchi, Lello Giulivo, Abel Jafry, Jarreth Merz, Matt Patresi, Roberto Visconti, Luca De Dominicis, Chokri Ben Zagden, Sabrina Impacciatore, Pietro Sarubbi, Ted Rusoff, Giuseppe Loconsole, Dario D’Ambrosi, Andrea Refuto

CREW: Mel Gibson (director, writer, producer), Benedict Fitzgerald (writer), Bruce Davey and Stephen McEveety (producers), John Debney (composer), Caleb Deschanel (cinematographer), John Wright (editor)

PLOT: In 33 A.D., Jesus (Caviezel) is betrayed by his disciple Judas (Lionello) to the Romans, who subject him to torture during the twelve hours before he is crucified…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Filmmaker Mel Gibson’s notorious religious epic returns to cinemas with an all-new 4K restoration
• It was a completely independent production, with Gibson fully financing the $30 million budget in an act that allowed him complete creative freedom, including the casting of Jim Caviezel as Jesus himself
• The film gathered significant controversy for its overly brutal depiction of violence, as well as accusations of anti-Semitism and even fabricating an endorsement from Pope John Paul II
• Despite the polarising response, it became a colossal box office hit with a gross of over $600 million worldwide, and to this day it holds numerous records such as being the highest-grossing independent film of all time, in addition to being the highest-grossing faith-based movie
• With two sequels due next year depicting Christ’s resurrection, this is a solid opportunity to remind yourself of what Jesus went through in order to absolve the sins of his fellow men

The Passion of the Christ is showing in cinemas from Thursday 10 September 2026

CAST: Stéphane Audran, Michel Bouquet, Michel Duchaussoy, Maurice Ronet, Louise Chevalier, Louise Rioton, Serge Bento, Henri Marteau, Guy Marley, François Moro-Giafferi, Albert Minski, Dominique Zardi, Michel Charell, Henri Attal, Jean Marie-Arnoux, Stéphane Di Napoli, Donatella Turri

CREW: Claude Chabrol (director, writer), Sauro Scavolini (writer), André Génovès (producer), Pierre Jansen (composer), Jean Rabier (cinematographer), Jacques Gaillard (editor)

PLOT: Charles (Bouquet), an insurance broker, learns that his wife Hélène (Audran) has been having an affair with writer Victor (Ronet), which leads to a dark series of events…

FIVE REASONS TO BE EXCITED:

• Claude Chabrol’s classic erotic thriller is getting a brand-new 4K restoration as part of an all-new BFI season commemorating the French New Wave filmmaker
• It was the first in Chabrol’s unofficial series of psychological thrillers set amongst the bourgeois class of Parisian society
• Lead actors Michel Bouquet and Stéphane Audran are chilling as the respective wronged husband and adulterous wife, whose secrets lead to an unspeakable tragedy
• The film was remade in 2002 as Unfaithful, which landed lead actor Diane Lane an Oscar nomination, and as the upcoming Russian drama Minotaur which debuted to strong reviews at this year’s Cannes Film Festival
• It’s a deceptively simple tale of what betrayal can do to a person, with an ending that is shocking in its ambiguity

Le Femme Infidèle is showing in cinemas from Friday 11 September 2026