Welcome to Cinema at the Heart of the Community
THE BLOCK CINEMA
“Cinema is universal, beyond flags and borders and passports.”
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
THE BLOCK CINEMA is an independent cinema in South Manchester, offering you a wide range of accessible and affordable films. The cinema is led by volunteers who all share a passion for cinema. All are welcome.
Just so you know, we have moved to the new media centre at WYTHENSHAWE FORUM! For details on how to get there, please visit our ‘FACILITIES AND GETTING HERE’ page.
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🎬 The Straight Story (1999) U
📍 The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
Wednesday 8 July
Doors: 6:30pm | Film: 7:00pm
Director: David Lynch Runtime: 1h 52m
Genre: Drama / Road Movie
Based on an extraordinary true story, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) sets out on an unlikely journey across the American Midwest to reconcile with his estranged brother Lyle Straight (Harry Dean Stanton).
Unable to drive a car, Alvin travels hundreds of miles on a small ride-on lawnmower, meeting strangers along the way who help him reflect on family, ageing, forgiveness, and the simple kindness of ordinary people.
Directed by David Lynch, this gentle and deeply moving film is unlike anything else in his remarkable career. Richard Farnsworth received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his unforgettable performance, while the beautiful score by Angelo Badalamenti perfectly complements the film’s quiet emotional power.
Warm, uplifting, and profoundly human, The Straight Story reminds us that the longest journeys are often the ones that bring us home.
🎟️ Tickets: £4
Refreshments available to purchase.
OUR SCREENINGS
Films begin at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm unless otherwise stated. All screenings take place at Creative Space unless specified otherwise (for example, at Timperley).
JULY SCREENINGS
The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) U
Thursday 2 July
Director: William Dieterle Runtime: 1h 47m
Genre: Fantasy / Americana / Moral Fable
The Straight Story (1999) U
Wednesday 8 July The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
Director: David Lynch Runtime: 1h 52m
Genre: Drama / Road Movie
Perfect Days (2023) PG
Thursday 16 July
Director: Wim Wenders Runtime: 2h 5m
Genre: Drama / Meditative Cinema / International
The Prestige (2006) 12A
Wednesday 29 July The Block at Broomwood (Timperley)
Director: Christopher Nolan Runtime: 2h 10m
Genre: Mystery / Thriller / Dram