Nice preview with Jonathan Ali for the wonderful Surinamese film Wan Pipel next month, thanks to the good people at The Twelve30 Collective barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2023/…

This month we're screening Wan Pipel, a classic of Surinamese cinema focusing on two lovers coming together and the resulting clash of Surinamese, African, Indian and Dutch cultures. It's a wonderful film and definitely worth catching. Full details: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2023/…

On Monday 11 December, Barbican Centre will be joined by The Twelve30 Collective & filmmaker Ananta Khemradj for a screening of Wan Pipel (1976) - Pim de la Parra's timeless film about a young couple in Suriname tested by the expectations of society and tradition. bit.ly/3sXNcBK

Join us on for a zine-making workshop as we take inspiration from black-led publications such as Black Film Bulletin and Black Film Review. With artist Fiona Quadri and an introduction to both publications from June Givanni. 27 Jan, 2-5pm MayDay Rooms buff.ly/3HOWAf3

Join Barbican Centre on 20 Feb for a programme of humanistic documentaries by St. Clair Bourne, presenting multi-faceted portrayals of African Americans from the 1960-1990s. barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

In Feb Barbican Centre, we've a short programme of works by St. Clair Bourne the UK, featuring the premiere of the restoration of The Black and the Green, about the relationship between the civil rights movement & the fight for Catholic independence. barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

Making a living in London has always been a challenge for artists, but British television was once very interested in how they managed. A season Barbican Centre recalls a time when artists’ concerns frequently made it on to our screens. By Ben Nicholson apollo-magazine.com/british-televi…

Busy afternoon P̵l̵a̵y̵i̵n̵g̵ ̵ working in the office..

Marita Barea’s fenomenal work screened Barbican Centre ! 📆 Mon, June 3, 7pm 🎬 Antuca & Porque quería estudiar 🎟️ barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/… Screening followed by a Q&A with María Barea and Maria Chiara D'Argenio Cinema restored Open City Documentary Festival #cineperuano #peru #cinelatino #films

In colab with Open City Documentary Festival Barbican Centre shows two films by Peruvian filmmaker María Barea, Antuca & Porque quería estudiar Two explorations of struggles & triumphs of young women navigating exploitation, cultural divides, & personal transformation. barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

Explore the body as a site of pleasure, illness, and transcendental experiences in Efforts of Nature VI. The programme is curated by Morgan Quaintance, who also contributed to the ICO's Second Sight programme in 2019. 📅5 November 📍Barbican Centre barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

Efforts of Nature VI is the sixth & final iteration of a programme by Morgan Quaintance, that includes moving image & spoken word work by Marthe Peters, Jerry Tartaglia, Marlon Riggs, Xiaolu Wang, Pedro Pietri and Anne Charlotte Robinson. Full details: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

Less than 20 tickets left for So Watt at the Barbican on 16 November. Make haste for an afternoon of rare jazz/improvisation telly from the 70s. Tickets: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

On Duty, inspired by Beverley Provost, aired on Channel 4 in 1984, showing Rita Maxim’s fight against forced privatisation at St Mary’s Hospital. It captured Black health workers’ solidarity under threat. Directed by Cassie McFarlane. Next Friday: bbk.ac.uk/events/event/4…

Discover how screen history and heritage can bring new audiences to your venue with Archive #ScreeningDays - registration open now! 💻 28 January, online 📽️ 30 January, Hyde Park Picture House To explore shared histories and get inspired, book your pass today: tinyurl.com/Archive-SD25

Experience the immersive 8-hour doc "Park Lanes", capturing a full workday in a bowling equipment factory.🎳 The film will be followed by a conversation with director Kevin Jerome Everson and Morgan Quaintance. 📍Barbican, Cinema 3 📅16 Feb 🎟️barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/…

London friends, we'll be welcoming the great Kevin Jerome Everson next month to screen his mammoth Park Lanes and reflect on his practice on conversation with Morgan Quaintance Come through! Full details: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/…

Next week at the Barbican The Lock-In Do join us for this unique project by artist Stanley Schtinter, which transforms decades of EastEnders into an immersive supercut. Full details: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/…