Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds.

Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances, and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.

New decade. New diary.

Based on the best selling novel by Helen Fielding, we are reunited with our favourite romantic-comedy heroine whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe - just maybe - her son's science teacher.

The returning cast includes Oscar winner Jim Broadbent (Paddington films, Iris) and BAFTA winner Gemma Jones (Wicked Little Letters, Sense & Sensibility) as Bridget’s parents.

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer's most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more. Decades of cinematic masterpieces are brought to life by his band and a world-class orchestra at Dubai's iconic Coca-Cola Arena and beyond.

From the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer’s most loved and renowned movie soundtracks.

Featuring conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the film offers viewers a rare glimpse into Zimmer's creative process, exploring the drive to create and stories behind his closest collaborations.

Jerry Bruckheimer serves as Executive Producer. Directed by Emmy-winning and multi Grammy-nominated Paul Dugdale, this film captures the magic and storytelling power of Zimmer’s music in an unforgettable cinematic experience.

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

A Tyne Valley Film Festival screening at Hexham Library, Queens Hall.

A portrait of social documentary photographer and trailblazer Tish Murtha, who dedicated her life to documenting the lives of working-class communities in North-East England during the 70s and 80s.

Followed by a talk led by Hexham Photography Group.

Please note this event is not held at the Forum Cinema.

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