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Cinema in the City: Valentine's Weekend at Ullet Road Church

Join us for a special Valentine's weekend of cinema at the beautiful Ullet Road Church in Sefton Park. FACT presents Cinema in the City, a pop-up film experience featuring a curated selection of romantic, thrilling, and thought-provoking films from Friday 14 - Sunday 16 February 2025. Inspired by the wedding tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," our Valentine's weekend programme offers a cinematic journey through love's complex landscapes.

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude (15)

Friday 14 February | 19:00

Book Tickets £8-10

The cult classic HAROLD AND MAUDE (1971) explores an unconventional romance between a death-obsessed young man and a vibrant 79-year-old woman, challenging societal norms with its darkly comedic tale of unexpected connection.

Bones and All

Bones and All (18)

Saturday 15 February | 15:00

Book Tickets £8-10

Adapted by director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name) from Camille DeAngelis’ acclaimed novel, BONES AND ALL (2022) stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell in a haunting love story that blends romance with psychological thriller. 

Solo

Solo

Saturday 15 February | 19:00

Book Tickets £8-10

Our exclusive preview of SOLO (2025) tells the story of Simon, a rising star of Montreal’s drag queen scene dealing with two impossible loves: a passionate yet destructive romance and a difficult relationship with his mother, who's just returned after a 15-year absence. Watch ahead of its theatrical release!

The Blue Caftan

The Blue Caftan (12)

Sunday 16 February | 19:00

Book Tickets £8-10

Completing the weekend, THE BLUE CAFTAN (2022) offers a nuanced Moroccan love story about a master tailor, his wife, and a young apprentice, delicately exploring themes of love, acceptance, and hidden desires. Don't miss this special screening - a film never before shown in Liverpool

Ullet Road Church

Tickets and Information

This edition of Cinema in the City takes place at Ullet Road Church. Each screening will begin with a short film by a local filmmaker, showcasing the best emerging talent from the North West. This special weekend of cinema promises to challenge, move, and inspire in the intimate setting of Ullet Road Church, a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture and the first UK place of worship to register a same-sex civil partnership.

Tickets for each screening are £8-10.

Food and Drink

Joining us at the bar over the weekend will be family-run Dove and Olive, who are passionate about bringing people together and searching out handcrafted delicious wines. 

We are also excited to have Toxteth Chocolate with us all weekend with their beautiful, locally made craft chocolate creations. 

On Friday evening, Scottabocca Pizza will be serving freshly fired slices, and on Saturday and Sunday you can keep your cinema trip fuelled with Fozia's Kashmiri Kitchen.

Refunds

  • Tickets to Cinema in the City events cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the case of cancelled or rescheduled events. 
  • Your e-ticket will be emailed to the email address supplied. An e-ticket can be shown on a mobile device or printed on paper for entry.
  • All prices are subject to availability. 

Cinema in the City is presented by FACT and supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.

FACT is funded by Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council and supported by Culture Liverpool.

FACT's Cinema in the City presents

Harold and Maude [15]

SOLD OUT. Director Hal Ashby’s darkly comic love story defies all expectations. Harold and Maude (1971) follows a death-obsessed 20-year-old and a vibrant 79-year-old who share an unlikely connection.

  • Running time: 91 mins
  • Genre: Romance / Comedy
  • Fri, 14 Feb
  • 19:00

FACT's Cinema in the City presents

Bones and All [18]

Love blossoms between a young woman (Taylor Russell) on the margins of society and a disenfranchised drifter (Timothée Chalamet) as they embark on a 3,000-mile odyssey through the backroads of America.

  • Running time: 130 mins
  • Genre: Drama
  • Sat, 15 Feb
  • 15:00

FACT's Cinema in the City presents

Solo [15]

Watch ahead of theatrical release, Solo (2025) tells the story of Simon, a rising star of Montreal’s drag queen scene dealing with two impossible loves: a passionate yet destructive romance and a difficult relationship with...

  • Running time: 101 mins
  • Genre: Romance / Drama
  • Sat, 15 Feb
  • 19:00

FACT's Cinema in the City presents

The Blue Caftan [12]

Halim and Mina run a traditional caftan store in one of Morocco's oldest medinas. In order to keep up with the commands of the demanding customers, they hire Youssef. Slowly Mina realizes how much her...

  • Running time: 122 mins
  • Genre: Romance / Drama
  • Sun, 16 Feb
  • 19:00

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