Film

London’s only LGBTQ+ cinema staging outdoor movie festival this weekend with drinks and snacks

Aug 22
Written by Alastair James

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London’s only LGBTQ+ cinema, The Arzner, is staging a new event, perfect for the bank holiday weekend.

The Arzner Cinema in the Square will see queer and queer-friendly films presented in the heart of Bermondsey between Saturday 23 and Monday 25 August.

The debut event from The Arzner cinema & cocktail bar, which opened in Bermondsey Square in March, will see four films screened each day from midday onwards. Earlier films will be more focused around family-friendly stories, while later films will be for the adults.

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“We’ve curated a community event which celebrates the power and joy of queer storytelling, with an outdoor twist that’s accessible to everyone,” says Piers Greenless, co-founder and programmer at The Arzner. “We’re so excited to bring this experience to SE1 and the wider LGBTQ+ community, and this is just the beginning for Cinema in the Square.”

All the films on the lineup are in line with The Arzner’s mission to spotlight LGBTQ+ stories.

A total of 12 films will be screened over three days. Included in the lineup are fan favourites such as Mamma Mia!, The Devil Wears Prada, and Barbie. The lineup also includes queer favourites such as Call Me By Your Name, Kinky Boots, and Bottoms. Meanwhile, Shrek 2, Finding Dory, and Encanto are also being shown.

Films will be shown on a 15 square metre LED screen. Attendees will be provided with wireless headphones as well as allocated seating for ticket holders. Screenings will also include subtitles while drinks and snacks will be served by The Arzner.