We are truly proud to have screened films from countries that have never before had a film shown in Shrewsbury. To date, we have either shown or are scheduled to show films from over 40 countries.
Our Next Film
Friday 20 February 2026

Joyland
15 | Pakistan | 2022 | Urdu, subtitled | 126 mins
Director: Saim Sadiq
In Lahore, a man secretly joins an erotic dance troupe and falls for a transgender performer. Joyland explores gender, tradition, and desire with tenderness and tension, breaking cinematic ground while portraying the cost of defiance in a repressive society.
To see all the films that we are showing, please visit our
What’s On page
A bold, tender rendering of forbidden love. - Variety
Weaves humor, politics, and emotional depth fluidly. - The New Yorker