Told in three chapters, this is a journey through time, sound, architecture and filmmaking. Set in the streets of Recife — a city examined through the grand movie theatres, that once served as its spaces of community and imagination. Blending archive footage, clips from decades of Brazilian cinema, and personal memory, it maps a century of dreams, closures and transformation, and finds in the mostly-vanished movie palaces a way of reading the whole city’s history. Brazil’s official submission for the 2024 Academy Awards. From the director of the Oscar nominated “The Secret Agent”.
Wolf and Dog (2022, fiction feature, 111 min)
Ana was born on São Miguel, an island in the middle of the Atlantic ruled by religion and tradition. Growing up the middle child of a small family, she learns early on that girls and boys are given different lives. Through her friendship with Luís, her queer best friend who loves dresses as much as pants, Ana starts to question the future that’s been promised to her. When her friend Cloé arrives from Canada, bringing the glow of another kind of youth with her, Ana sets out on a journey that will carry her beyond the horizon, into the island’s vibrant queer community and her own desire. Winner of Best Film, Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days), 2022.
Kora (2024, short documentary, 28 min)
Kora traces the outlines of refugee women now living in Portugal. Filmed in delicate black and white, it gathers their voices, gestures and the portraits of those they carry with them — memories through which we glimpse the intimate, political work of rebuilding a present. Best Portuguese Documentary and Best Short/Medium Length Film, MDOC Melgaço; world premiere, Venice Film Festival 2024.
Friday 30 October · 81 Renshaw, LiverpoolDoors 6:30pm · film approx. 7pm · 18+
Obscure Film and Fringe Flicks join forces for a Halloween-weekend screening of Andrzej Żuławski’s cult classic Possession (1981), closing Scalarama Liverpool 2026.
Set against Cold War Berlin and starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, Possession begins with the collapse of a marriage before spiralling into paranoia, obsession, body horror and something much harder to explain.
Feverish, unsettling and extraordinary, it’s a film made to be experienced on the big screen.
We’re making a suitably strange night of it too. After the film, anyone feeling brave can enter our Possession scene-recreation challenge, inspired by one of the film’s most infamous sequences, with fabulous prizes to be won.
Taking part is completely optional. Sitting back and watching other people make questionable performance decisions is also entirely acceptable.
There’ll also be a specially commissioned alternative Possession poster, screen printed at Liverpool Community Print Station and available on the night.
The screening is presented by Obscure Film + Fringe Flicks / People Versus TV as the closing event of Scalarama Liverpool 2026, a month-long celebration of independent and DIY cinema across the city.
Festive film fun returns to Calderstones this Christmas.
As the park turns into a winter wonderland, snuggle up in a deckchair under twinkly lights inside our magical heated tent and enjoy some timeless Christmas classics with your loved ones. We’ll have live music, delicious freshly made street food and festive specials, a full bar and the joyful atmosphere of the season.“There’s room for everyone on the nice list!”
Buddy the Elf’s journey from the North Pole to New York City is pure Christmas joy — syrupy sweetness and silliness guaranteed.
Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“Aha! Oho! A trail in the snow”
One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s child bravely tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse. She meets Snake, Owl and Fox, but there is no sign of the fabled Mouse. He doesn’t really exist… or does he?
Calderstones Members save 10% on tickets for this event. If you are already a Calderstones Member, simply log into your account to apply your discounts. Or, join today to enjoy a year of benefits and discounts!
Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“Stick Man, oh Stick Man! You excellent friend!”
When Stick Man drifts far from the family tree, he takes an epic journey to make it home in time for Christmas. Julia Donaldson’s gorgeous festive book is brought to life on screen.
Calderstones Members save 10% on tickets for this event. If you are already a Calderstones Member, simply log into your account to apply your discounts. Or, join today to enjoy a year of benefits and discounts!
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“I believe even the most rational mind can play tricks in the dark.”
See the stunning movie adaptation of Susan Hill’s haunting book against the backdrop of one of Liverpool’s most historic houses. Drenched in fog, and dripping with suspense, it’s the perfect choice for some spooky season goosebumps.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room.
“There’s always room on the broom for my friends and me!”
Soar away with this beautiful, animated film of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s charming story about a kind witch, friendship and making space for others.We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season. This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.“Feed me, Seymour!” A giant, bloodthirsty, alien plant is on the loose and demanding to be fed! Packed with pure, campy fun, iconic songs and scene-stealing cameos from Hollywood royalty. There’s truly nothing else like this hilariously dark musical!We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
Liverpool’s biggest open-air cinema returns to the historic Calderstones Mansion for Spooky Season.
This time we’re bringing you movie magic under the cosy cover of a giant canopy featuring a hand-picked selection of Halloween family favourites, cinematic masterpieces and literary adaptations. Arrive early and soak up the autumnal atmosphere before the film begins with music, food and drinks. All profits support The Reader’s charitable work transforming lives through literature in Liverpool and beyond.
“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”A love letter (by email?) to independent bookshops and the magic of New York in the autumn. This cosy classic celebrates the effortless chemistry of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and features the prettiest bookshop you ever did see – except The Reader’s of course!We strive to make all our spaces and events as accessible as possible to all, please see our accessibility page to help you plan your visit.
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