Documentary Screenings London

"Naza" (2026) is the Doc

Come to this Meetup to watch new 2026 documentary "Naza", documentary awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, at the Dochouse in Curzon Bloomsbury. This documentary film details the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. A reportedly powerful and timely documentary where Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers blow the whistle, from rooftops in Tel Aviv. Reviews are extremely positive - https://www.metacritic.com/movie/naza/?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1c Doc starts at 5.45pm Drinks & discussion following if we want to - Exmouth Market.

Doc in a Day - SCREENING for the theme “Status”

**Join us for our next screening** **event** showing the short documentary films created at our recent make a *['Doc in a Day'](https://youtu.be/LSqeANwrm7g)* 36-hour filmmaking competition! A few industry professionals will be there to give valuable feedback on the films screened, and will pick a winner and runner-up. **Format of the evening:** * 18:30 - Doors open * 19:00 - Intro to the night and judges * 19.15 - Films screened * Break / drinks * Judges feedback * Q+A with teams \*time permitting * Judges reveal the winner and runner-up! * Drinks and networking for the rest of the evening * 21.00 Close All are welcome to this event. It's usually the participants, the contributors, their friends, previous contestants coming to catch-up and people wondering what we do. **For further news/updates, follow us: [instagram.com/londocnet/](https://www.instagram.com/londocnet/)** You can watch the teaser trailer for 'Doc in a Day' [here](https://youtu.be/LSqeANwrm7g). Hope to see you there! LDN Team \*LDN is a team of volunteers and we appreciate your support.

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: 14th @ NFT1, BFI Southbank

What Work Does Music Do? A free programme of short films about music

**BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE:** https://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/64773/what-work-does-music-do-four-films-on-music-labour-belonging-and-displacement As part of a new strand of public activities, the Royal Anthropological Institute Film Office has been inviting external collaborators to explore its catalogue and bring new perspectives to it. **[What Work Does Music Do?](https://raifilm.org.uk/events/what-work-does-music-do-four-films-on-music-labour-belonging-and-displacement/)** was curated by Birkbeck MA Film Programming and Curating student **Mariana Lafratta** during her placement at RAI FILM, where she researched the collection and selected four films that approach music as a social and cultural practice. The films in this programme approach the work that music does from very different places and perspectives. In *Singing Pictures – Women Painters of Naya*, songs accompany the painted scrolls of women in West Bengal, carrying knowledge while contributing to changes within their community. *Mind, Hands, Work – Fidel Sambou Builds an Ekonting* follows a Senegalese musician and sculptor as he makes an ekonting, revealing the relationship between craft, sound, memory and tradition. In *The Beat Goes On*, samba brings generations together through the shared practice of carnival. Finally, *Ghetto PSA* portrays a young migrant in Turin who uses hip hop to reflect on his past, his displacement and his place in his new surroundings. Moving between South Asia, West Africa, South America and Europe, the films reveal music as something deeply connected to everyday life. It can be a form of work, a repository of knowledge, a means of belonging, an expression of resistance, or a way of making sense of who we are and where we come from. **What Work Does Music Do?** invites us to listen differently – and to ask what music makes possible.

Secret Film Screening Series: Border as Method

Join LCC for the first screening in **Border as Method**, a six-part series on borders, bordering, and borderlands. Taking up Mezzadra and Neilson's provocation that "the border has inscribed itself at the center of contemporary experience," the series asks us to think beyond the border as a line between two sovereign states. Across six films, we will encounter the border in multiple material and discursive forms. Each film in the series will build on questions raised by the last, followed by an open discussion. **The films themselves are secret.** We won’t publish the titles in advance, but guesses are welcome. Our first screening is a landmark 1970s film about Palestinian displacement and border crossings post-1948. Come for the mystery; stay for the discussion. Looking forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts. _ Please note, we are committed to making every one of our events welcoming and safe for everybody. Our spaces are non-partisan, but not apolitical. Racism, sexism, antisemitism, classism, forms of discrimination based on sexual preference or gender identity are not tolerated. If you are a victim of bigotry or harassment at any of our events, please raise this with an organiser, who will act appropriately. We broadly follow this code of conduct: [Anarchist Code of Conduct](https://anarchistcode.com/anarchist-code-of-conduct/view.php)

Un drink con Joe: Vieni a Conoscermi PrimaDelle Elezoioni!😏🇮🇹✨

**Ciao a tutti gli italiani di Londra! 👋** Sono Joe, uno dei candidati di **Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune**, e voglio incontrarvi di persona… senza discorsi lunghi, senza noia e soprattutto **senza cravatte**! Ci vediamo per bere qualcosa insieme e fare quattro chiacchiere in totale relax: 😄 **Chiacchiere, risate e un po’ di “come funziona davvero il Comites”** spiegato in modo semplice ed energico. # Comites Londra: larga partecipazione per “Moving Forward”. Il 18 la presentazione di programma e candidat **LONDRA -verra'** presentata sabato 18 ottobre, con un largo numero di sottoscrizioni di cittadine e cittadini, la lista **“Moving Forward - Democrazia Bene Comune”** per le elezioni del **Comites di Londra** che si terranno il prossimo 4 dicembre. “Moving Forward – Democrazia Bene Comune” è una coalizione civica della comunità italiana **progressista, democratica e antifascista** nata dall’incontro di cittadini, associazioni, movimenti e partiti uniti da valori di civismo democratico, solidarietà sociale, europeismo, internazionalismo e ambientalismo e dalla convinzione che i Comites rappresentino uno strumento fondamentale di partecipazione democratica e integrazione per le comunità italiane all’estero. La lista è composta da **venti persone** con storie, competenze ed esperienze di **attivismo al servizio della comunità italiana a Londra,** nel Sud dell’Inghilterra e in Galles: artisti, ricercatrici e ricercatori, interpreti, mediatori culturali, operatori di patronato e professionisti del no profit e altri settori. Il capolista è FEDERICO VARESE , docente presso l’Università di Oxford, esperto di criminalità organizzata e corruzione. “Da oltre dieci anni Moving Forward è forza di innovazione, laboratorio di integrazione e scintilla di progresso nel Comites di Londra – tra PARTECIPANTI il presentatore della lista ed ex consigliere Andrea Pisauro e i consiglieri uscenti Anna Cambiaggi, Germana Canzi e Golam Maula Tipu -. Abbiamo difeso i diritti degli italiani e degli europei dopo la Brexit, promosso ricerche all’avanguardia sulla mobilità della comunità italiana e lavorato su temi importanti per la nostra comunità come multilinguismo, ambiente, memoria e legalità. Abbiamo portato le esigenze della comunità nelle istituzioni britanniche ed europee, con attenzione al supporto alla disabilità e al benessere psicologico delle persone che espatriano. Abbiamo lavorato duramente per un Comites più aperto, trasparente e accessibile al servizio della più grande comunità italiana in Europa.” I rappresentanti della lista hanno poi aggiunto che la loro volontà è quella di “continuare a modernizzare e rendere più solidale e inclusivo il Comites di Londra, difendendo i diritti dei cittadini per rafforzare il senso di comunità. Moving Forward per noi vuol dire andare avanti ispirandosi a valori di civismo, partecipazione e solidarietà. Democrazia Bene Comune significa prenderci cura delle istituzioni e farle funzionare per tutte e tutti, valorizzando il contributo della comunità italiana alla vita sociale, culturale ed economica del Regno Unito. Il capolista Federico Varese aggiunge che “nel futuro la lista continuerà ad interpretare il concetto di italianità in modo aperto e inclusivo e si impegnerà nell’attenzione e nella cura di connazionali, nell’ampliare i servizi consolari e aumentare i corsi di lingua e cultura”. Il 18 ottobre, alle 18.00 presso il DoubleTree Hotel di Londra, verranno presentati programma e candidati della lista. 🗳️ **Parleremo delle elezioni** e di come possiamo farci rappresentare meglio nel Regno Unito. L’idea è semplice: dopo la presentazione ci vediamo ancora nel locale, ci prendiamo un drink al banco, ci presentiamo, ci raccontiamo un po’ di vita a Londra e vediamo se vi va di sostenermi per rappresentare la nostra comunità. *(Nota: l'evento è un momento d'incontro per parlare e bere qualcosa e conoscersi, per questa presentazione siamo stati aiutati da ZEN un amico inglese e non solo che sostiene tutte le persone di buona volontà).h ttps://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon* Niente propaganda pesante, solo buona compagnia, energia positiva e un sorriso. programma ora disponibile sul sito grazie a tutti quelli ci hanno lavorato! [https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/](https://movingforward2014.uk/programma-2026/) **i comites sono un organo di rappresntanza per gli italiani gli eletti non ricevono nessun compenso ne rimborsoe quindi totalmente volontario** Portate un amico, un cugino o pure il coinquilino che dice sempre *“ma cos’è sto Comites?”*. Ci vediamo lì… e chi arriva per primo sceglie il posto migliore! 😏🇮🇹✨ A presto, https://moving-forward-kit.lovable.app/candidato/stefano-rosatelli **Introduzione iniziale di Stefano :** * Vive nel Regno Unito da quando era giovanissimo. * Lavora nel mondo dell’arte e dello spettacolo. * Ho aiutato a mettere in salvo alcune persone durante l’attacco terroristico a London Bridge (2017). * [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-terror-attack-witness-armed-himself-with-extinguisher-and-kitchen-knife-as-he-took-refuge-in-a-restaurant-a3556556.html) * \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Some Tips:** 1. **Let’s all commit to updating our RSVPs if plans change**—it helps us plan better and ensures great attendance for everyone. 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LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: Sweet Milk Lake @ NFT3, BFI Southbank

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: Fjord @ Royal Festival Hall

Film Club: Complicity, One Choice at a Time (secret film)

Film screening and philosophical discussion. A young man leaves the safety of home in search of adventure, freedom and a life less ordinary. What follows is a series of choices: some impulsive, some self-serving, some made under pressure, and some whose consequences become clear only when it is too late. But when does a choice really count as free? How much responsibility do we bear for decisions made in ignorance, fear, excitement or dependence on someone more powerful? Can we excuse ourselves by saying that we did not know what we were getting into? And once our choices have entangled us in a situation we no longer control, what choices remain? **Can you guess the film?** Or come and discover on the night! Pre-explore via RationalGrid.ai [here ](https://rationalgrid.ai/g/philosophical-themes-in-the-last-king-of-scotland-09be9b?node=2)(spoiler alert!) - optional. This year’s films all revolve around the theme of “**choice**” – plenty of opportunity for philosophical exploration! PFA Film Club hosts free screenings of thought-provoking films, followed by a discussion about the raised philosophical issues, for general public. In 2026 meetings are held every third WEDNESDAY of the month at the Cafe of St. Hilda's East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London E2 7EY. The nearest station is **Shoreditch High Street** on the Overground. This screening starts at 6:00 pm (longer film) and we need to vacate the building by 9:00pm. We offer complimentary light refreshments during the event. For the most up-to-date schedule of the upcoming film club events, visit our [website](http://pfalondon.org/#rec767601373).

Canary Wharf to Walthamstow: Wetlands, Docks, Mills & Hidden London

**DESCRIPTION** Join us for a varied East London hike taking us from the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf through a surprisingly green and historic side of London, finishing in Walthamstow. We’ll follow waterways, docks and old industrial landscapes through Eden Dock and Limehouse, passing the historic House Mill and Three Mills before heading into the Olympic park and Lea Valley and across Hackney Marshes. From there we’ll continue towards the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands before finishing at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, where we can stop for a well-earned drink and/or food. Expect a mixture of canals, riverside paths, marshland, wetlands, industrial heritage and some of London’s less obvious green spaces, with plenty to see along the way. It’s a great opportunity to explore a different side of East London while getting a decent day’s walking in. ★ Special Feature: The Return of "Walking ChatGPT" For those who've joined our previous London Walk Series events, you'll be pleased to know that Toby, affectionately known as "Walking ChatGPT", will once again be sharing fascinating insights, local history, hidden stories and quirky facts throughout the walk. **WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO** Distance: **15kM** route Ascent: c.**76 metres** Estimated Duration (approx): **4 hours walking** Difficulty: \**[Moderate](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/hike-grade)* **WHAT TO EXPECT - PREVIOUS DAY HIKE REELS** * [2025 SUNSET Seven Sisters Social hike, Sunset Seaford Swim...and Sleep well Sunday](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTA7n2QiNro/) * [2026 🌞 Sunset Stonehenge Summer Solstice Hike: Stay, Sleep, and Sunrise Sunday](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaHqS_ZI0Ji/) **PROGRAMME** Meeting Point: Canary Wharf Jubilee Station at 11:00. Ending: Big Penny Social (Blackhorse Road Victoria Line) 17:00-18:00ish **COST** The cost is **£12 per person** for hike only. Once you’ve RSVP’d, check the private comments section of this Meetup event for the invitation link to join the WhatsApp group. This is where we’ll share updates, and answer questions (particularly if I’m temporarily unavailable). I’ll share my live location on the day, return train times, and group photos after the event. **HIKE INCLUDES** * Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leader who is Lowland leader qualified, Wilderness First Aid qualified, Summer Mountain Leader trained. * PayPal fees **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** * Lunch, drinks or any refreshments * Souvenirs * Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup * Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)[full list](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/kit-lists)[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)** * Suitable hiking shoes or boots * Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) * Water [2L recommended] * Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece * Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino * Camera & Phone **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the event, please message the host and update your RSVP status on MeetUp to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the event sells out, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', please email us on [[info@aaalondongroup.com](mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com)]([mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com](http://mailto:info@aaalondongroup.com/)) after the event date, requesting a refund, including your PayPal email address, so we can locate the payment. Unfortunately, as PayPal retains the original transaction fee, we cannot refund this. If the hike is not full, we are sorry, we are unable to issue a refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA Hiking Terms and Conditions. [Original image on Wikimedia Commons⁠⁠](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Walthamstow_Reservoirs_from_the_north.jpg) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Russss](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Russss) [FAQs](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/faq) \| [Terms and Conditions](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/terms-and-conditions) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/AAAhiking) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaahiking/) \| [Trip Adviser](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Website](https://www.aaahiking.co.uk/) © AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted

R is for Renoir and Love Exhibition at the National Gallery, London

**Join us at the Renoir and Love Exhibition at the National Gallery.** Discover Renoir’s gift for showing love, friendship, and everyday emotion in this Impressionist exhibition. See couples waltzing in the summer air and lovers stealing a glance, families sharing a quiet moment and friends raising a glass, all through the eyes of an artist unmatched in capturing the complexities of how people connect. Experience Renoir at his peak in the 1860s to 1880s, experimenting with style and theme to become an innovator of Impressionism. Walk with him through Montmartre in his iconic painting 'Bal au Moulin de la Galette' (1876) from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, on display in the UK for the first time. Explore the sun-dappled gardens and swirling dance halls of Paris through 40 paintings, brought together from collections across the world. Linked through friendship and love, enjoy the tenderness and joy of some of Renoir’s most modern, uplifting and admired paintings. **Read more here:** [https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love) **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 2:00pm: MEET AT ESPRESSO BAR (optional)** Meet in the Espresso Bar on the ground floor (Level 0, Annenberg Court) of the National Gallery, located in the heart of the Gallery, near the Portico Entrance (i.e. main entrance). Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host/s who will be wearing LoMAZ badges. **2:30pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub/ coffee for a social chit chat over drinks. *Location tbc 48 hours before event* **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** **Please book the 2:30pm time slot (or thereabouts).** **Please book here:** **[https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/events?k=Renoir&view=calendar&startdate=2026-10-01&queueittoken=e_generalsale~ts_1789059793~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_42cec9bf6f66ccec195f2d7fa49e032db34cb687d631eef0b992d4b0b2b488fcand](https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/events?k=Renoir&view=calendar&startdate=2026-10-01&queueittoken=e_generalsale~ts_1789059793~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_42cec9bf6f66ccec195f2d7fa49e032db34cb687d631eef0b992d4b0b2b488fcand)** Ticket: £25 Ticket with Art Pass: £12.50 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** **[https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit)** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-lomaz/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)** Image credit: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2026: La Bola Negra @ Royal Festival Hall