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Electrical Life Louis Wain | Interview with Dir. Will Sharpe

Felicity Beckett

01 Jan 22

Dir. Will Sharpe talks about the creation of Wain's World; the colours, the cast, the cats and curios from the Victorian age of discovery in which Louis Wain lived and created his singular works of art. The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is a love letter to this unusual and brilliant man navigating family, grief and mental illness in a world not quite ready for him.

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The Old Oak | Picturehouse Recommends

Could this be Ken Loach's swansong? Our most grounded storyteller, voice of reason and all-round man of the people claims his ageing faculties prevent him from making any more films. Judging by this timely and moving story, we beg to differ. There’s plenty, it seems, left in the tank.

Ed Gibbs 03 Oct 23

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The Picturehouse Team 30 Sep 23

The Great Escaper | Picturehouse Recommends

Two Oscar-winning cinematic legends – Michael Caine and the late, much- missed Glenda Jackson – are reunited on screen in this uplifting and inspirational drama.

Neil Smith 04 Oct 23

Welcome to The Old Oak | In Photos

To celebrate the release of The Old Oak, we've teamed up with Studiocanal to bring you a collection of photographs that give us a glimpse into the story of the film.

The Picturehouse Team 26 Sep 23

R.M.N | Picturehouse Recommends

If you want to know European cinema - really know European cinema - you have to know Cristian Mungiu.

Ian Freer 27 Sep 23

The Creator | Picturehouse Recommends

It has become increasingly rare for big, original ideas to be married with big, blockbuster budgets. The Creator is one of the few exceptions to the rule.