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Filmed from the artist’s window during the first English lockdown, ‘Citadel’ combines short fragments from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speeches relating to coronavirus with views of the London skyline.

Part-poem, part-film, Alone Once is a micro-short shot in lockdown in the UK, using a camera phone. It explores the absence of touch and isolation in the Age of Coronavirus.

A near-dead town, an encroaching overgrowth, a mysterious tower, a camera, a voice. Across 299 photographs a man who may be the filmmaker, and yet might not be real, relays a story that may not have happened, about a place that almost definitely exists.

As the sun sets, a shady operation begins within the city. However, not everything is as it seems, and this operation has a caffeinated twist...

Britain is locked down. Michael and Delroy are dealing with issues closer to home. During an explosive afternoon in Delroy's flat, they are forced to confront their relationship with their country – and with each other. This was an original film for TV, rather than a filmed stage play.

A mad world of mad kings, teetering on the brink of disaster Richard the Lionheart is dead. His brother John is King of England. Threatened from all sides by Europe, the English noblemen and even his own family, King John will stop at nothing to keep hold of his crown. Shakespeare’s rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil vibrates with modern resonance in this vivid new production by Director Eleanor Rhode in her debut at the RSC.

Through exploring the body as a landscape, 'The Copper Kings' plays with visual metaphors that connect the patriarchal philosophy and process of extraction to the dissection of our own bodies.

A grief-stricken father hunts down the boy responsible for the events that led to his son's murder but finds himself unable to escape the consequences of his own violent actions.

A soap opera created for the 48 Hour Film Project. It has many of the elements consistent with soap operas. That is family arguments, secrets, affairs and a drop of murder and it is not taken too seriously.

While William Bulger rises to the top of the political world, the FBI starts a push to find one of their most-wanted fugitives, his brother James "Whitey" Bulger.

Shot to glamourise the morbid aesthetic of a dull March day in Greater Manchester; a protagonist that could be plucked out of any pub from Stockport to Coventry; and with a score echoing the unsettling quirk of a Jon Brion piece, 'sex, coffee and a cinnamon roll...' follows a jaded, nonchalant Man as he becomes rudely entangled in a plot to retrieve his stolen wallet from a 10 year-old boy.

An alternative love story

Whales beached after ingesting plastic, oceans soiled: a quarter of marine waste today comes from cans and plastic bottles. The drinks industry produces 470 billion single-use bottles each year, 25% of which come from Coca-Cola. Although the world's largest soft drink producer has set ambitious targets to prevent this environmental pollution, it has often failed to do so. In the 1950s, the company sold its drink exclusively in returnable glass bottles, which it washed and refilled. Two decades later, these were replaced by disposable bottles - a decision whose devastating effects still linger.

An underworld kingpin's past catches up with him when he returns to London, igniting an explosive chain of events which ends in revenge and murder.

Sadeh is the name of the first Jewish farm located in the south of the United Kingdom. The main character of Jessica Benhamou's three-minute film is climate activist Felix, who moved here from Bristol after becoming disabled. In the film, Felix admits that despite being queer and transgender, they don't feel like an outsider among their neighbors on the farm. They reflect on what knowledge of Judaism can offer to a modern individual who seeks to love and protect nature.

Jamie tries to evade Yeti in the tunnels of the London Underground. Meanwhile, The Doctor and Victoria meet a potential new ally - Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart.

Ahead of the COP26 climate change summit taking place in Glasgow, Kieran Hodgson presents this irreverent documentary in which he and an all-star cast of comedy actors explain how people may have left it too late to save the planet - and what it will take to fix it.

Simon is a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

A striking and creative celebration of French artist Yves Klein and what has become the world's most famous shade of blue. Directed by Oscar Sansom and produced by Scottish Ballet and Forest Of Black the film is surreal, surprising and bursting with ideas. Sophie Laplane's distinct, quirky choreography paired with Sansom's striking visuals create a film that brings together the very best of both mediums in a piece that is a true joy to watch.

A woman's morning jog takes a dark turn.

Banquet of History,” a documentary series that unveils the grandeur of one of history’s most opulent celebrations. Held half a century ago, the 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire wasn’t just a tribute to Iran’s ancient heritage, it was a bold reawakening of a nation’s identity, echoing across the ages.

A teenage girl tries to thrive in chaotic circumstances - she must make a choice between family and her future.

It's a cut down version of a movie called Cam Girls. Three friends, frustrated by being forced to stay at home during lockdown, find their love lives under pressure from living in isolation. With human contact only through their phones and computers, they struggle to adapt to a new way of living and loving.

A short film.

An ode to the mundanity and madness of the high street, told through the window of an African hair salon.

Feeling abandoned by his family and country, Brian finds purpose in a far right provocateur, Clark English: an outsider in an upcoming election. Between regaining his family and pursuing employment by any means necessary, Brian's reality spirals out of control when desperation and demagoguery collide.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Brangelina...One of the most iconic and sought-after celebrity couples. For more than a decade, the glamorous pair fascinated and were idolised by many. For a while, it seemed that Brangelina was the perfect love story and that nothing would be able to take away the shine of their romance. But...behind closed doors, behind the glitz, the glamour, and the fame, the golden couple began to crumble. Before it all went wrong, we take a look at the couple that will always be remembered as one of the most charismatic, enigmatic and compelling duos of present-day Hollywood. Out of a movie set encounter, a fictional romance turned into a real-life romance for two of the most famous actors of the modern Hollywood scene. After a decade of hysteria, the world grieved the loss of one of the world's most influential and talented duos. They have come a long way, and they reached an influence never before seen in the industry, both together, and apart.

They called it young black kids’ punk rock - a genre that radio stations wouldn’t play and records that labels refused to sell. But grime would not be stopped. With machine-gun lyrics that shred the eardrums and syncopated electronics that pound the chest like a sledgehammer, grime was a product of social unrest, urban culture and disenfranchised youth colliding in early 2000s UK. It didn’t just rouse a grassroots audience, however. Today, grime is surging in popularity all over the globe and widely influencing the music charts. This is the story of the genre’s roots.

Commissioned by the Abandon Normal Devices Festival as an exploration into the globalised shipping networks, liminal territories and spaces of trade and labour that converge on the port city of Laem Chabang in Thailand.

A mysterious serial killer attacks the roller skater community in London. The police cannot catch him, as he is a very skilled and fast roller skater himself. A group of friends decide to take the matter in their own hands, and organise a man hunt across the streets of London.

Thomas Chalk MP will stop at nothing, enlisting his "FIXER" to clear his path to parliament is clear. Tired of his son's debauched lifestyle, Chalk suggests Fixer take him under his weather beaten wing to show him 'some of life's horrors'.

An essay film that focuses on rebuilding the idea of the Paralympic athlete through a historical revisiting of the Paralympic games. The archival images are accompanied by two voices of contemporary Paralympians that reminisce on their work as athletes and the way they and other people have dealt with their disabilities.

A short film about an uncomfortable encounter online.

A filmmaker unthinkingly attempts to turn a real-world assault into art, more or less obliterating all of her relationships in the process.

A single mother collects her teenage son from hospital following a suicide attempt, but quickly finds herself trapped between the medical advice she receives, and her fundamental instincts as a parent.

Mariah Carey, the Songbird Supreme, the Queen of Christmas. American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Best known for her five octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Some of her prestigious awards include five Grammy Awards, numerous Grammy nominations, many Radio Music Awards and American Music Awards, Billboards "Artist of the Decade" and the World Music Award for "World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium." Mariah Carey. The Music. The Voice. The Divine Diva. Her record breaking album releases and unique vocal range has placed her above anyone else. Mariah has continued to prove her music is timeless, she is the only artist with a number one hit in four different decades with her legendary holiday hit "All I Want For Christmas Is You." Dripping in diamonds and glitter, Mariah is a legend of the industry. This is - Mariah Carey, Darling Diva.

The profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.

Shot over one night in the loud, dimly lit printing press, this is the story of the men whose labour lies behind Sierra Leone's oldest daily newspaper.

100 years in the future, the Earth is tipped into a hostile new ice-age. Robot siblings Vera and Sprocket have just lost their creator. As they struggle to process their grief, they are left to survive the perilous world alone. Can they learn to work together weather the oncoming storm?

2020 is the year in which everything seems to have stopped. However, Life always has different plans.

Aliens invade Earth after the capture of two Extra-terrestrials by the American military.

Big Boys Don't Cry' follows Joe Marler as he discusses his own struggles and learns new methods of managing mental wellbeing. The England and Harlequins player has opened up about his battles with mental health during his private life and his time playing rugby on the international stage. The documentary follows Marler as he travels around the UK to open up the conversation around mental health challenges and to learn about how people manage with their mental wellbeing - from taking the plunge in cold water swimming and getting involved in singing in a choir along the way.

Treyvon has everything, well almost everything. He's got the fast car, good city job, model looks - even a good sense of humor, and yep - a body to die for. The only thing missing is that one special somebody. Ever since he embarrassed a young woman who asked him for a date, his love life has been cursed. Now, over 15 years later, he is trying to break the spell.

The Queen's coronation made her the most famous woman in the world. But her anointment, the moment she became Queen Elizabeth II, was so sacred it was hidden and not allowed to be filmed. In this documentary, a clinical psychologist unpicks her guarded body language, and lip-readers breathe new life into iconic Coronation balcony archive.

Artist Constantine Gras filmed inside Grenfell in the years leading up to the devastating fire, creating a powerful record of the residents' safety concerns as they struggled to be heard.

A secluded family retreat further into isolation after news of a pandemic arrives. The family spirals as the Fathers instability forces the Daughter to choose to trust her father or herself.

A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.

Craving that girl she was never able to replace and seeking inspiration in her presence, or absence, or rather fantasy, a troubled writer embarks on a stormy journey of love, passion and potentially perdition.

Joe is having an affair and getting away with it, until he witnesses a brutal attack. Will he drive away from the scene, or will he do the right thing? Either way, his life will never be the same again.

Eternal life is getting harder for the undead Tina, who subsists on the transfer of energies accessed during the male orgasm. When her partner-in-crime gives in to suicidal ennui, Tina is left alone to protect her species from extinction.

Steve Wraith had a fascination with the Krays, and after writing them letters Reg took an instant liking to him, even requesting Steve visit with his brother Ron, in Broadmoor. They would go on to ask Steve to take over their business interests in the outside world. As it turned out, this was an exercise in trust, grooming him, as what came next was a stark lesson in just how terrifying the Krays could be, even behind bars.

A bored, unhappily married woman dreams of love and of starting anew elsewhere. When she starts an affair with a rakish farmhand, her passion pushes her to crime... Birmingham Opera Company's 50th production relocates Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk to a disused, iconic nightclub where, amidst the 150 volunteer actors and chorus, audience members encountered bloody brides, oversized rats and poisoned wedding guests. Accompanied on stage by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and a band from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and with a radical set design by the Banksy collaborators Block 9, ‘the production is perhaps its most brilliant so far’ (The Observer)

The latest full-length offering from London-based Palace Skateboards.

Nights can be long inside Naomi and Ram’s room. Tonight, they have invited Marina over and their messy space is under scrutiny. Exploring intimacy as a personal playground and the skin as an intimate map, Naomi’s docile body unravels in the tension inside a room she keeps grasping and losing. The small child within her is itching to giggle through the night, before the break of day.

Before embarking on his first tour of duty, a young soldier and his father must face up to the painful realities that have long gone unspoken between them.

In 1970, filmmaker Peter Kubelka designed a movie auditorium in which carefully controlled sight lines and black velvet caused all but the screen to disappear into darkness. He referred to his invisible cinema as “a machine for viewing.” In these adventures in vision, directors Oscar Raby, Richard Misek, and Charlie Shackleton use real-time VR experience, live performance, and video essay to transform the Egyptian theater into “machines for viewing” to explore how we watch films.

Tony Palmer appeared at Harrogate Film Festival on 12 March 2020 as part of a celebration of his work which included a screening of Mighty Good, his television documentary about the Beatles era. This independent documentary feature chronicles that occasion, while probing deeper into the life and work of Palmer.