The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Accessibility:

The screening on Monday 06 July at 17:00 is a hard of hearing subtitled screening.

For more information on accessibility at the Lexi visit our accessibility page.

When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster) learns of the death of one of her patients, she is convinced it was murder and takes it upon herself to investigate…

Original languages: French and English

Presented with subtitles when dialogue is not in English

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Please note that this performance contains flickering or flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?

Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.

The screening on Wed 29 April at 19:00 is a hard of hearing subtitled screening.

The launch screening on Thursday 02 July is presented in collaboration with Cine Brazil with an introduction.

The screening on Monday 06 July at 15:00 is a Talking Pictures screening, with an informal discussion with a member of the Lexi team following the film.

On the Amazon rainforest island of Marajó, 13-year-old Tielle lives in an isolated riverside community with her family. She idolizes her older sister, who escaped the area with “a good man” (according to her mother) on one of the commercial barges that run through the river. But as she matures and learns the true price her sister paid to leave, she fears for the safety of her younger sister and resolves to challenge the normalized abuse of women and girls in her community. Filmmaker Brennand, who spent 10 years researching cases of sexual abuse and exploitation against women and children in the Amazon rainforest, based this feature debut on true stories to create a sensitive and stirring portrait of cycle-breaking resilience. - Film Forum

Original language: Portuguese

Presented with English subtitles

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An emotional road-trip drama about two young brothers, Finn and Charlie, who run away from England to the west coast of Ireland. Desperate to stay together as their parents' marriage falls apart, they embark on an epic, heartwarming journey to find their estranged grandfather (an exceptional Bill Nighy).

500 MILES is a poetic, life-affirming road movie and celebration of the human spirit that follows a broken family who are forced to come together.

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A24 are relaunching with a new version of the film, titled: BACKROOMS: EVERYTHING MUST GO with bonus footage. It adds 15 minutes of brand-new material after the end credits, created by director Kane Parsons.

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

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A gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

This film sets out the National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature emergency, given to MPs at Westminster by leading experts in November 2025.  It is now being screened in communities across the UK, bringing people together to hear the evidence on what the emergency means for our lives and our future, and to discuss how to respond.

Hosted by the Brent Green Party, the screening will be followed by a live panel discussion featuring:

• Caroline Russell AM, Leader of London Assembly Greens
• Councillor Mary Mitchell, Leader of Brent Council Greens
• Paul Stephens, Protest Liaison spokeperson, Extinction Rebellion; former Met Police officer
• Sam Baker, Director, Business Declares

Tickets: £3 (basic) and £10 (supporter), revenue to Brent Greens to help support this and future screenings.

Evocative and haunting images by Scottish artist/filmmaker Ken Smyth are accompanied by live performances from the award-winning Kensal Rise poet Chrys Salt MBE, and internationally acclaimed saxophonist Richard Ingham. This trio of artists continue their 10-year collaboration in this timely multi-media performance that evokes war, and the losses of war, through a loving dialogue in poetry and letters between a pacifist mum and her soldier son. A unique and moving event.

(followed by a short Q&A with performers)

… a brilliantly eloquent meditation on the limits of language in the face of extremity. This is a work of urgent, universal relevance. Gerda Stevenson. Poet, writer, actress. BAFTA award winner

Based on Chrys’ collections Home Front/Front Line (Roncadora 2013) and Mr Kalashnikov Regrets… (Hatterick’s House 2020).

The screening on Thursday 9th July at 20:30 is presented in collaboration with Brent & Harrow PSC.

PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK offers an intimate, first-hand perspective of life in Gaza, told through a series of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and young Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona. Their digital dialogue became a vital record, bearing witness to everyday life, loss, and acts of resistance amid escalating violence. Just a day after the film’s selection at Cannes, Fatma was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home. This heartbreaking loss deepens the film’s impact, which combines raw immediacy with profound humanity to portray the stark realities of daily life during conflict, seen through the eyes of those trapped in an endless cycle of war and living under siege.

Original languages: Arabic, Farsi, English

Presented with English subtitles when dialogue is not in English

Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela's (Olivie Wilde) marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors (Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton) for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.

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FAMILIAR TOUCH is a coming-of-old-age film following an older woman’s transition into assisted living as she contends with her conflicting relationship with herself and her caregivers amidst her shifting memory, age identity, and desires.

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BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire.  But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Please note there are no trailers before NT Live performances and the content starts at the advertised time.

Accessibility:

The screening on Monday 13 July at 19:00 is a hard of hearing subtitled screening.

For more information on accessibility at the Lexi visit our accessibility page.

The screening on Sunday 12th July at 15:00 will feature a

post-film discussion with Charmaine Simpson, founder and CEO of Black History Studies, and the director of SHOOT THE PEOPLE, Andy Mundy-Castle.

The screenings on the 13th and 15th July are regular screenings without a post-film discussion.

Shoot The People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Renowned for his wide-ranging work — including powerful breakthrough images from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and capturing the Palestinian liberation movement on film — Harriman also made history as the first Black man to photograph a British Vogue cover.

The film follows Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, the film showcases the intersectionality of these movements and their collective power. With historical context, interviews with activists, and explorations of digital activism, the documentary reveals how Harriman's lens brings the world's activism to light, inspiring viewers to recognize their own power in shaping a more just society.

As part of Disabled People's Empowerment Month, we are proud to present a screening of the BAFTA award-winning film I Swear, in partnership with Brent Council.

Deputy Leader of Brent Council Gwen Grahl will provide introductory remarks ahead of the film.

Tickets are £3 each and free for anyone who is unwaged, a carer or a student. Each ticket comes with a free bag of popcorn.

I Swear is the powerful true-life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, in a funny, moving and life affirming account of his life, from adolescence to adulthood, the film delivers hilarious and poignant details, exploring Tourette’s, a condition that remains largely undiagnosed and misunderstood.

For more information on accessibility at The Lexi visit our accessibility page.

Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight‑year‑old Sasha and her Hungarian immigrant family as they attempt to build a new life, only to be destabilised by the increasingly dangerous behaviour of her older brother, Jeremy. Drawing on her own memories, filmmaker Sophy Romvari shapes a deeply personal portrait of childhood, family fractures, and the fragility of recollection.

Winner: Locarno Film Festival 2025 Swatch First Feature Award

Winner: Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Best Canadian Discovery

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After his Oscar-winning portrait of Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan moves from the atomic to the mythic with his adaptation of arguably the most famous ancient text. Homer’s heroic tale details the arduous, danger- filled journey of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, from the Trojan War back to his homeland, where his long-suffering wife Penelope awaits his return while fighting off a hoard of conniving suitors.

Along the way, the monarch and his dwindling army are faced with many of the Gods’ worst creations and temptations. Matt Damon leads an all-star cast in the must-see film of 2026.

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Accessibility:

The screening on Monday 20 July at 17:30 is a hard of hearing subtitled screening.

For more information on accessibility at the Lexi visit our accessibility page.

Set in a dystopian near-future Tokyo, Neo Sora’s striking feature explores a group of teenagers rebelling against societal expectations. The film is a vivid coming-of-age portrait, following best friends Yuta and Kou as they confront a world where AI surveillance is tightening under the yoke of oppressive authoritarianism. Infused with the raw energy and pulsing with a techno soundtrack, HAPPYEND is a hopeful, youthful vision of resistance and joy in the face of control.

Original language: Japanese

Presented with English subtitles

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

After serving fifteen years in prison, bank robber Anker (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) is determined to recover the stolen money his brother Manfred (Mads Mikkelsen) buried years earlier. There’s just one problem: Manfred, caught in an identity crisis and convinced he is John Lennon, can no longer remember where it is hidden. The brothers set off on an increasingly chaotic hunt for the missing fortune, digging up old family secrets on the way.

Original languages: Danish and Swedish

Presented with English subtitles

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monsters.

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Accessibility:

The screening on Wednesday 05 Aug at 15:30 is a hard of hearing subtitled screening.

For more information on accessibility at the Lexi visit our accessibility page.

Talking Pictures

The screening on Monday 01 August at 15:15 is a Talking Pictures screening, with an informal discussion with a member of the Lexi team following the film.

Rome, 1946. A woman finds the courage to challenge her violent marriage and seek out a different future in Cortellesi's extraordinary, magical debut.

In post-war Rome, a city celebrating peace but grappling with its aftermath, Delia struggles to make ends meet. At home, she endures a violent, domineering husband while nursing her irritable father-in law and dreaming of a better future for her children. However, when a letter arrives for her, Delia begins to find the courage to challenge the oppressive patriarchy – and to imagine change.

Blending dark comedy with emotional depth, comedian Paola Cortellesi’s debut feature draws on Italian neorealism, infusing it with theatrical flair and touches of magical realism. A box-office phenomenon in Italy - the country's most successful film of 2023 and winner of six Italian academy awards, There’s Still Tomorrow is a rare film that unites critical acclaim with audience enrapturement.

Original language: Italian

Presented with English subtitles

Please arrive promptly - we show 10 minutes of trailers before each film and do not show adverts. 

Original title: O Auto Da Compadecida

Screening as part of our Brazilian Summer Nights season alongisde Cine Brazil.

Sunday's screening will have a live introduction with more details tbc.

In the village of Taperoá, in the backlands of Paraíba, João Grilo and Chicó, two northeasterners without a threshing floor or border, walk through the streets announcing The Passion of Christ, "the most popular film in the world". The session is a success, they get a few bucks, but the fight for survival continues. João Grilo and Chicó prepare numerous plans to get a little money. New challenges arise, causing more confusion set up by the cleverness of João Grilo, always in partnership with Chicó, but the arrival of the beautiful Rosinha, daughter of Antonio Moraes, awakens Chicó's passion, and the jealousy of Corporal Setuty. The duo's plans, which involve the marriage between Chicó and Rosinha and the possession of a clay nut stuffed with money, are interrupted by the arrival of the outlaw Severino and the death of João Grilo. All the dead are reunited at the Last Judgment, where they will be judged in the Court of Souls by a black Jesus and the devil. The fate of each of them will be decided by the apparition of Our Lady, the Compassionate and brings a surprising ending, especially for João Grilo.

Presented with English subtitles

Do we get stupider as we grow up?’ In his wildly popular Broadway show American Utopia, David Byrne reflects on human connections, life and how on earth we work through it. He joins the dots with his music and it all starts making sense. Spike Lee here transforms the production into immersive, dynamic cinema that radiates with astounding performances, inventive contemporary dance and political urgency. American Utopia flows like an iridescent dream vision. Work by James Baldwin, Janelle Monáe and Kurt Schwitters is highlighted among exhilarating renditions of Byrne’s solo work, as well as Talking Heads classics.

According to the multi-hyphenate, we love looking at humans more than anything else. Anti-fascist and anti-racist, Byrne illuminates our responsibility to care for one another as he and his co-performers burn down the house.

Original title: Cidade De Deus

Screening as part of our Brazilian Summer Nights season alongisde Cine Brazil.

Sunday's screening will have a live introduction with more details tbc.

In the gripping adaptation of Paulo Lins' novel, 'City of God' explores the life in the Rio de Janeiro favela of the same name from the 1960s to the 1980s. Through the eyes of Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), an aspiring photographer, the film depicts his attempts to avoid the prevalent violence and crime. He aspires for a better life, dreaming of winning over Angélica (Alicia Braga). His life contrasts with L’il Zé (Leandro Firmino), who rises to become a ruthless crime lord alongside his friend the much loved Bené (Phellipe Haagensen). The tension escalates when Knockout Ned (singer / actor Seu Jorge) seeking vengeance appears, leading to a fierce gang showdown.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, the film's raw performances, especially by non-actors from the favelas, and César Charlone's dynamic cinematography vividly capture the chaos of the favela. The editing by Daniel Rezende, along with a vibrant soundtrack, contributes to the film's intense pace.

Critically acclaimed, 'City of God' stands as a cinematic triumph, ranked #25 Best Film of all time on IMDB and with a 97% FRESH rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002, it received four Academy Award nominations, marking Meirelles' emergence as a notable director and revitalizing Brazilian cinema.

Presented with English subtitles

Screening as part of our Brazilian Summer Nights season alongisde Cine Brazil.

Sunday's screening will have a live introduction with more details tbc.

During the Carnival in the historical site of Pelourinho (Salvador, Bahia, Brazil), we follow the lives of the tenants of a falling-to-pieces tenement house who try to get by using creativity, irony, humor and music. Starring Lazaro Ramos, Dira Paes and Wagner Moura, this musical celebration is a unique portrayal of a community melting pot in the heat of the summer.

Presented with English subtitles

Original title: Saneamento Básico

Screening as part of our Brazilian Summer Nights season alongisde Cine Brazil.

Sunday's screening will have a live introduction with more details tbc.

When a rural village lacks government funds to build a sewage treatment tank, but discovers a loophole with a federal grant to make a film, the residents creatively decide to make a B-grade sci-fi monster movie about their own sanitation problems to secure the money.

An unconventional solution to a universal problem, this hilarious film features Fernanda Torres and Wagner Moura. Both nominated for lead performance Academy Awards in the last couple of years for I'm Still Here and The Secret Agent.

Presented with English subtitles

Screening as part of our Brazilian Summer Nights season alongisde Cine Brazil.

Sunday's screening will have a live introduction with more details tbc.

From Kleber Mendonça Filho (The Secret Agent) and Juliano Dornelles comes a daring, intoxicating blend of neo-Western, siege thriller and political allegory—powerfully resonating with today’s Brazil, where the film was a box-office hit! A winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, starring Udo Kier and Sônia Braga.

Presented with English subtitles