Doc night is back! Join us for the cinematic tour de force that is 'Mother Vera' followed by a Q&A with directors Cécile Embleton and Alys Tomlinson, hosted by filmmaker Rachel Ramsay.

1800 - Join for a drink before the screening
1840 - Screening and Q&A
2045 - Post Q&A mingle in the bar

Mother Vera, (94', UK - dirs Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson)
Shot in breathtaking black and white, Mother Vera is a visually arresting portrait of a woman confronting the shadows of her past. Vera has spent 20 years in a convent on the outskirts of Minsk, living among men undergoing addiction rehabilitation. When a conversation with her mother stirs long-buried memories, Vera is compelled to revisit her own past and the tragic events that led her to this secluded life. What unfolds is a quiet, powerful story of resilience, healing, and spiritual transformation. With its haunting cinematography and contemplative pace, Mother Vera invites audiences into a world rarely seen on screen.

Winner Grierson Award for Best Documentary BFI London Film Festival 2024
Winner Best Film Festival Dei Popoli 2024
BIFA Nominee Best Feature Documentary, Best Debut Director - Documentary, Raindance Maverick & Best Cinematography