What's On at QFT: 27 Mar - 2 Apr

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No Ordinary Heist, Don't Be Prey, Orwell 2+2=5 and much more
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Hi Stu,
This week we've got lots of great new films with local stories, documentaries and Q&As, as well as a queer classic, more Wiseman and the end of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme. 
Listings At a Glance
 
New This Week
A man in a hoodie points a gun at another man who is sitting and looking down, inside a dimly lit room, creating a tense, dramatic atmosphere.
FROM FRI 27 MAR
No Ordinary Heist
Inspired by an extraordinary true story, two opposing bank employees (Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan) become pawns in the largest cash heist in local history, stealing millions to save their families' lives.
Book Now
 
Watch the Trailer
Two young boys sit in the back of a van, one older with curly hair, looking pensive, the younger one resting his head on the other's shoulder, appearing serene.
FROM FRI 27 MAR
DJ Ahmet
A 15-year-old boy from a remote village in North Macedonia finds refuge in music while navigating his father's expectations, a conservative community, and first love. Back after our Visions of Europe preview screening.
Book Now
 
Shot from underwater, a swimmer in a red cap glides underwater in a deep blue ocean, extending one arm forward. Sunlight pierces the water.
FROM FRI 27 MAR
Don't Be Prey
An edge-of-your-seat adventure into one man’s fight to reclaim his life by taking on the Oceans Seven, attempting to cross seven brutal channel with no cage, no wetsuit. With special Q&A screening on Friday 27 Mar.
Book Now
A bustling shopping mall with shoppers. Neon signs display phrases like "WAR IS PEACE" and "IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH", "FREDDOM IS SLAVERY"
FROM FRI 27 MAR
Orwell: 2+2=5
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) takes a deep dive into the writing of George Orwell to explore its potent relevancy to our current times.
Book Now
 
A young girl with hair in a ponytail sits against a weathered wall, holding a rooster. She wears a leather backpack and a blue shirt and navy pinafore.
FROM MON 30 MAR
The President's Cake
In Hasan Hadi’s engrossing debut, a young girl is faced with the challenge of baking a cake for her school’s celebration of Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
Book Now
Screenings this week with descriptive subtitles are:
Orwell: 2+2=5 on Mon 30 Mar at 6.00pm.
Midwinter Break on Wed 1 Apr at 3.40pm
 
Special Screening
A monk and a young student in traditional garb study a document together. The monk is focused on reading, while the student looks over with curiosity.
Book Now
Japan Foundation: Conflagration
After his father's death, Goichi goes to the Shukaku Temple to become a priest. However, he is disappointed by what he sees.
 
A young man lounges on colourful pillows against a backdrop of shimmering peacock feathers. He wears very little but a sequin and ribbon attire, conveying opulence and individuality.
Book Now
QFT Late x BFI Flare: Pink
Narcissus
This landmark experimental queer art film, presents the erotically charged dreamscape of a young hustler.
 
A black-and-white image shows a tense scene: a man in a suit looks terrified as a ghostly hand reaches toward him from the shadows, conveying suspense and fear.
Book Now
Cinemagic: Competition Shorts (Fantastical)
A showcase of the shortlisted films and announcement of the winner for Best Live Action Film (Fantastical).
People walking near the New York Public Library's grand entrance with iconic lion statues, surrounded by lush greenery and tall buildings.
Book Now
Wiseman: Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Frederick Wiseman goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning. 
 
Roman general riding a horse, flanked by soldiers with shields and spears, conveying a scene of leadership, readiness, and historical military setting.
Book Now
Gladiator
A sweeping story of courage and revenge, Ridley Scott's Gladiator revived the sword and sandal epic. Selected by members of Street Soccer NI, this is presented as part of our Cine of Sanctuary project.
 
A woman with dark curly hair holds a baby, standing among colourful laundry hanging on a line. The backdrop is an urban setting at dusk, evoking a somber mood.
Book Now
WANDA x Array Collective: All That's Left of You
In the Occupied West Bank of the 1980s, a Palestinian teenager is swept into a protest that changes the course of his family's life.
Four people and a dog rest in a white hot, desolate, sunlit desert. They appear fatigued with backpacks and few belongings scattered around.
After the Credits: Film Discussion Group
This week, there are two opportunities to talk film. Join us for a Frederick Wiseman special discussion group after Ex Libris: The New York Public Library. Then our regular monthly meetup will be on Tuesday evening to discuss Sirāt, Sound of Falling, The Bride! and The Love That Remains.
Book your spot for Wiseman special
 
Book your spot for monthly group
Still Showing
A slight past middle-aged man and woman stand on a bridge in Amsterdam, gazing at each other with a serious expression. Canal, bicycles, and trees form the serene backdrop.
Book Now
Midwinter Break
 
A young boy stands in front of a chalkboard with "Bobby O'Brien Detective Agency" written on it. He looks back with a curious expression.
Book Now
Spilt Milk
 
A black-and-white image of a tense street scene. A man in the foreground dramatically gestures, surrounded by a group of men, conveying intensity and conflict.
Book Now
The Battle of Algiers
A group of people and a dog hike along a green, rocky mountain ridge. Text overlays say "Last Chance to See" and "The Love That Remains" in yellow.
A black woman with spiky hair in a dimly lit setting uses a payphone, appearing tense. Neon lights glow in the background. Text reads "Last Chance to See Oscars 2026."
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