Free Films in London in January 2014
monthly column by Afroditi K. (follow her on Twitter: @foustoon)
Holidays are over, trees have been parked away and winter is here in full swing. Most of us suffer from post-holiday depression these days having lost the feeling of waiting for something (days off, gifts, shopping, Christmas!). That’s when January and New Year’s resolutions kick in! How many of you promised yourself you are going to enjoy more of what this city has to offer? Or maybe do one cultural thing every month (I know I did!)? Luckily, cinema falls into that category and we have searched and brought to you our pick of the best free film screenings in town for almost every day of January, ranging from cool animation festivals and independent productions to Hollywood classics. Click on the titles below for more information on venues and times. Most of the films have a free entrance (as per usual we will let you know in the brackets when it’s not the case) but for some of them you will need to book your place in advance.
- Wednesday 8th – Screen Social: FRAME X FRAME (Animation Special) | The Book Club | Shoreditch (£3)
- Friday 10th – The American Friend | Departure | Limehouse
- Sunday 12th – Spartacus | The Garrison | Bermondsey
- Monday 13th – Valley of the Dolls | Alibi Film Club | Dalston
- Tuesday 14th – Summer in February | Hale End Library | Highams Park
- Friday 17th – Frida | Departure | Limehouse
- Saturday 18th – The Forgotten Space | Birkbeck Cinema | 43 Gordon Square
- Sunday 19th – Secret Sunday Cinema Society | Duke’s Head | Putney (free popcorn!)
- Monday 20th – Torso | Alibi Film Club | Dalston
- Tuesday 21st – Women at Crossroads – 10 Short Films | Juno | Shoreditch
- Wednesday 22nd – The Confusions of Young Master Törless | Austrian Cultural Forum | Knightsbridge
- Thursday 23rd – Hamedullah- The Road Home (2012) | Birkbeck Cinema | 43 Gordon Square
- Sunday 26th – Secret Sunday Cinema Society | Duke’s Head | Putney (free popcorn!)
- Monday 27th – Salems Lot (1979) | Alibi Film Club | Dalston
- Tuesday 28th – InRealLife Film Screening and Q&A| The King Alfred School and LJCC | Golders Green
- Thursday 30th – Ars Electronica Festival (animation) | Austrian Cultural Forum | Knightsbridge
- Friday 31st – Capturing the Friedmans | Birkbeck Cinema | 43 Gordon Square
pic by Shorts On Tap Facebook page
This is your resolution; done and dusted and without breaking the bank! Now use those extra pennies, time and energy we saved you for the next resolution on your list (mine is to get more exercise)! p.s And if you are lazy and hate wandering, use this handy map to find a film screening near you
Find more interesting free stuff to do in London through our Free Entertainment Section. Read more posts by Afroditi.
