Rook Lane Blog

July 21, 2014

Our resident film expert Alastair unearths hidden gems from the BFI library, most of which are now only available on 16mm film.

July 15, 2014

Monthly delights from the BFI Archive courtesy of our resident film expert, Alastair Goolden. Come along for films, food and conversation.

April 4, 2014

Another rare treat from our film expert Alastair.. Ticket prices for Rook Lane FIlm nights include food, wine and conversation – what more could you wish for on a Sunday evening?

April 3, 2014

A coming-of-age tale from 1940s India, with a film score by Ravi Shankur, Pantha Panchali is another rare cinematic treat for film fans. Come along for complimentary food, wine and conversation before the screening.

February 20, 2014

A Russian tale of love and death

December 12, 2013

A harrowing story of a young man driven by epidemic poverty of his surroundings to become something he despises, The Cycle by Dariush Mehrjui depicts a gritty portrait of Iran under a corrupt Shah’s regime.

December 12, 2013

A romantic drama from Swedish director Lars Magnus-Lindgren opens 2014’s Spring film season.

April 18, 2013

How can we enable children to manage risk for themselves? Litmus Films present three short documentaries showing that wrapping children in cotton wool may not be the best preparation for adulthood.

April 4, 2013

A unique insight into The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain since their ascent to the big time. This promises to be an evening of four-string fun, including the chance to play along to their just-released Live At Sydney Opera House film with on-screen musical notation!

March 4, 2013

The children of a war widow living in a houseboat on the river of the title in Osaka in 1950 befriend the son of a local restaurant owner. The film is set against industrial skyline, where the young friends stand in innocent defiance of the social circumstances which bear down upon them.