The Castle Cinema is parterning up with Hackney Drawing Club for an afternoon of mesmerising queer cinema, followed by a portrait workshop with local artist Chanti Lee.

Part of our 2025 Pride Programme, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an exquisite exploration of queer female longing, brought to you by acclaimed directer & activist Celine Sciamma,

In 18th Century Brittany, artist Marianne is commissioned to paint a a portrait of Heloise - the daughter of a French countess - to celebrate her impending wedding. What follows is a scorching depiction of 'the dangerous, irresistible power of looking'. Portrait of a Lady on Fire was voted the 30th greatest film of all time in the Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll and won the Queer Palm D'or in 2019.

Following the screening will be a portrait workshop led by Hackney Drawing Club founder Chanti Lee.

PLEASE NOTE: To just come to the screening, select one of our standard ticket options. For the workshop, please select a 'Ticket + Workshop' ticket. There is limited availability so please book in advance!