'THE MECHANICS CINEMA'

Films - Every Monday
1:30PM

in the Birkbeck Suite

Members | Free
Visitors | £3

 

October 2026

 

MONDAY FILMS AT 1.30PM

 

5th October - The Other Boleyn Girl – 115 min
 

Starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Eric Bana, The Other Boleyn Girl follows sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn as they become caught up in the
intrigue and ambition of the court of King Henry VIII. Family loyalty is tested as both women are drawn into the King’s world, with consequences that will
change English history. Rich in romance, rivalry and political drama, it is a compelling journey into the dangerous world of the Tudor court.
 

12th October - A Man for All Seasons – 120 min
 

Set during the reign of Henry VIII, A Man for All Seasons tells the story of Sir Thomas More, who finds himself in conflict with the King when he refuses to
compromise his principles over Henry’s determination to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Starring Paul Scofield and Robert Shaw, this acclaimed
historical drama brings the politics, religious upheaval and personal loyalties of Tudor England vividly to life. Powerful and beautifully acted, it is a compelling
story of conscience, courage and conviction.
 

19th October - Elizabeth – 124 min
 

Starring Cate Blanchett as the young Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth follows her turbulent early years on the English throne. Surrounded by political intrigue,
religious conflict and threats to her rule, the young queen must learn whom she can trust while establishing her authority in a dangerous Tudor court.

Rich in drama, romance and conspiracy, the film charts Elizabeth’s transformation from an uncertain young monarch into one of England’s most formidable rulers.
 

26th October - Elizabeth: The Golden Age – 114 min
 

Starring Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth: The Golden Age follows the monarch during one of the most turbulent periods of her reign. Facing threats from abroad, intrigue at court and the approach of the Spanish Armada, Elizabeth must balance her duty to the country with her own personal desires.
Lavishly produced and visually stunning, the film combines history, romance and political drama in a powerful portrait of England’s famous Tudor queen.