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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

3 years

When you want to be the first one back in the cinema

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Queen's Film Theatre

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2 years

🥁We’re pleased to announce...🥁 Belfast is now our biggest hit ever! With over 9,000 of you booking in to see Kenneth Branagh’s ode to our home city in his favourite cinema, it’s our most successful film in all 53 years of QFT.

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3 years

Bye old friend 😢

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3 years

Moviehouse demolition underway. It’s making way for a HQ for @KainosSoftware

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1 year

Yeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooooo!

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1 year

'An Irish Goodbye' is taking home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film! #Oscars95

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 years

WE'RE BACK! New seats, new sound, new lights, new toilets AND we've got great films to show! Screening today The Children Act, Blackkklansman, The Eyes of Orson Welles and The Nun - for more info and to book tickets click the link... SEE YOU SOON!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

The first cow has arrived at QFT for today's screening of Kelly Reichardt's new film. She has ordered a nice glass of milk from the bar and is ready to settle in to one of our comfy seats.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

We've got some good news... QFT re-opens Friday 7 August! Find out more about our new measures for the new normal here:

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10 months

We’re into Barbenheimer month. Choose your fighter.

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3 years

Due to audience demand we have added more screenings of the Irish language drama #Arracht , about a man in famine ravaged Ireland who must flee to a remote island when he is accused of a crime he didn't commit.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 years

Today we celebrate our 50th birthday. From Oct 16 1968 to Oct 16 2018, we have aimed to create an unique atmosphere with carefully curated screenings of films both new and old. We hope we can do it for 50 years more #QFT50 #HappyBirthdayToUs

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Queen's Film Theatre

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10 months

Cinemas stick together. Big thanks to our friends at @moviehouseni ! They've given us this 35mm platter system. With it, we'll be able to show longer 35mm films at QFT. There's a bit of maintenance work to be done but we can't wait to get it up and running. Keep your 👀out!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

With the good news from the Executive that cinemas in Northern Ireland will be able to reopen from 24 May we are happy to say we've already begun work on opening our door once again. Programme details will be announced closer to reopening. We can't wait to see you all again.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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7 months

We're absolutely delighted to shortlisted for two awards in this year's Big Screen Awards! We're up for Big Screen Event of the Year for Lyra: Good Friday Agreement screening and.... Cinema of the Year! Thank you to the judges and our funders for supporting our work!

Big Screen Awards

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7 months

🎉 The #BigScreen23 Shortlist has been announced! Congratulations to all those who made this year's shortlist! View full list here: Join us on 23 November at The Brewery, London where the winners will be revealed:

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4 years

Queen’s Film Theatre is proud to announce the launch of streaming platform QFT Player with the online premiere of #Abomination : A DUP Opera, in partnership with @belfastensemble & @OutburstArts .

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3 years

Today’s the day! #ToTheCinema !

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2 years

Coming soon 👀

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

🚨 Competition time 🚨 We’re so excited for The French Dispatch – only one week to go! To celebrate we’ve got a great prize bundle from @SearchlightIE to giveaway. Just retweet and tell us your favourite Wes Anderson film.

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3 years

We were honoured to have a very special guest drop into QFT today, before Friday's release of #AnotherRound .

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3 years

Glad tidings! We're delighted to announce that QFT will reopen on Friday 11th December - yes, this Friday - with loads of Christmas favourites. We've got some final arrangements to make but keep an eye on our channels for tickets going on sale in the coming days.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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8 years

Q. Why cast Tom Hiddleston? @mr_wheatley says "he really stood out, 'Avengers' should've been called 'Loki', he was great"

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

Not sure what the cinema will be like when you return? Here Agnès Varda shows how it’s done, featuring hand sanitiser and socially distant queues.

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3 years

We’re getting ready for our close-up #comingsoon

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

With all the excitement today we didn't get a chance to wish our cinema chums at @StrandArtsCentr the biggest happy birthday possible! 85 years old and still looking mighty fine 😉 Here's to 85 more 🥳🎂

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 years

Work is underway on the first stages of the rejuvenation of Screen One #QFTBelfast . The iconic red seats will find loving homes across Northern Ireland in community cinemas and with film lovers who wanted to hold onto a little piece of QFT history...

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Queen's Film Theatre

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5 years

🎉We're delighted to announce that we've been shortlisted for @ScreenAwards Cinema of the Year🎉thanks so much to our whole team for their hard work!

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8 years

LO AND BEHOLD, plus live satellite Q&A with Werner Herzog & @RichardAyoade screens at QFT on Thurs 13 Oct, 6pm

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Queen's Film Theatre

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2 years

This Sunday at 6.15pm we are giving recently arrived and settled migrants/refugees/asylums seekers the opportunity to see Belfast here FOR FREE ahead of the Oscar ceremony that night If you or your organisations are interested please m.delaney @qub .ac.uk

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

6 years

The new seats have arrived at #QFTBelfast ! Managed to get a handsome builder to strike a pose! Renovation work continues and we can't wait to show you a rejuvenated screen 1, plus the upgrades... and screen some films:) Check the website in a couple of weeks for reopening info👀

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

Posters are up 😍

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Queen's Film Theatre

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2 years

★★★★ ‘Jodie Comer is phenomenal... a fearless, faultless performance’ (Deadline) ★★★★ ‘rest assured, you’re in for something special’ (Times) @NTLive Prima Facie is on sale now!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

😢so sad to see Movie House Dublin Road go

Movie House Cinemas

@moviehouseni

4 years

Today we’re sharing some of our memories of the iconic Dublin Road cinema, which has been a big part of people’s lives since 1993. We had hoped to remain open until April 26th but we will not be able to reopen. Thank you everyone for your support. #GoodbyeDublinRoad

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4 years

Visited the cinema today 😢❤️

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Queen's Film Theatre

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5 years

We have the pleasure today of welcoming this very handsome gentleman. Loki is the Best Boy for Hannah and Conor Taggart, who are celebrating their marriage with us. Many congratulations and best wishes from everyone at QFT! 🥂🤵👰🥳

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

2 years

In line with new legislation from the NI Executive, we will require proof of Covid status for all cinema and QFT bar customers from Monday 29th November.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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7 years

Don't miss the amazing award-winning Billie Piper in Yerma..screened live from the National Theatre on 31st August.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

To the cinema! Tickets on sale now for our reopening on Mon 24th May Oh my, we've been waiting a long time to say that!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 months

Thelma Schoonmaker comes to QFT! We're honestly giddy with excitement to welcome this editing genius to the cinema to discuss her career after a special screening of Raging Bull. Tickets now on sale to QFT Members. General on sale tomorrow morning.

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

RIP Ennio Morricone (1928 — 2020) One of the greats.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

It's Pancake Tuesday and this is the best pancake scene ever (there is actually a surprisingly strong list of contenders). It makes it even better if you sing "ooh Pancake Day" instead of "on my way".

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

7 years

John Cusack is here at QFT! @johncusack #BFF17

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

Us today, unable to screen any films ☹️

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

To celebrate 4 weeks of #Nomadland – our bestseller since we returned – we’re giving away 3 prize bundles courtesy of @SearchlightIE . Just like & retweet this post to be in the chance of winning a copy of Jessica Bruder’s book & a @girlsontopstees celebrating Chloé Zhao

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

New to #QFTPlayer : The Curzon Project This short documentary tells the story of the Curzon cinema on Belfast’s Ormeau Road. More than a cinema, it was a family heirloom, a place for inspiration, and a safe space in a divided community. Watch for #free :

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4 years

Best of luck to our friends at @StrandArtsCentr who re-open today! Glad to have you back 🎉 #backtocinemaNI

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Queen's Film Theatre

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5 years

We are very saddened to hear of the death of journalist Lyra McKee last night. Lyra was due to speak at our World Press Freedom Day event in May. She was a gifted journalist with a promising future.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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5 years

Best wishes to (former) usher @richardddddavis who leaves us to take up a new job at @PhoenixLeic . You'll probably recognise Ricky, he's been working front of house since we opened in 1968 (only joking, he's been with us 7 years) & was our resident Wes Anderson expert. Good luck!

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

8 years

The great @HighRise_movie is available to own today. RT to win a prize bundle which includes the film on Blu-Ray!

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

3 years

Our programmer booking in our first in-venue films since December

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

Support independent cinema 📽️

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

7 years

QFT was the first cinema in the UK to sign up to the @F__Rating and apply it to its film programme. Great news and what an endorsement!

Emma Watson

@EmmaWatson

7 years

Via BBC News - Bath Film Festival's F-Rating added to online film site IMDb

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

Important announcement from @QUBelfast regarding QFT. Please find more information on the University's FAQs page and our FAQs page

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

10 months

Working-class photographer, Tish Murtha, captured the impact of Thatcherism on the north of England but is unable to escape the poverty and inequality she exposed. TISH tonight at 6.15pm, followed by Q&A with director @paulsng @DocsIreland

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

✨We’re thrilled to be playing a part in the 64th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express. From 7 Oct – 18 Oct, we’ll have UK premieres in the comfort of QFT. Experience the best new films first. Check out our LFF screenings here:

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

6 years

[UK PREMIERE] #MUMON tickets have officially sold out @ICALondon ! Don't miss your chance to see this tale of Mumon, the invincible but carefree shinobi @QFTBelfast 1st film in the series of Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme More info | book tickets

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

We're so proud to have shown #Abomination A DUP Opera tonight as our first screening on #QFTPlayer . In these strange times, cinemas, theatres and arts organisations around the world have closed. We're all trying to find a way through this, but it's easier when we work together.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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4 years

Our chalkboard says it all. Back again after 5 months. Bring on the films.

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4 years

Happy Birthday to our projectionist Patricia's favourite. She wants to rename QFT to KFT and screen nothing but Keanu all day. There might be a market for that actually.

Lionsgate UK

@LionsgateUK

4 years

Breathtaking. Happy Birthday to #KeanuReeves ! (📸 GQ)

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

After exactly 5 months of closure we are delighted to say our door is open once again 🎉🥳 Here is #WhatsOn today! #SoundOfMetal 12pm/5.45pm (Q&A) #Apples 12.20pm/6.10pm #JudasAndTheBlackMessiah 2.45pm/8.45pm (SOLD OUT!) #Nomadland 3pm/9pm (SOLD OUT!)

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

Now streaming on #QFTPlayer : #WeWereThere from the Prison Memory Archive. This doc draws on the unique experiences of women in the predominantly male world of the Maze and Long Kesh. Available for free, no subscription required.

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@QFTBelfast

3 years

Oh won't you have a look at this! It's us😊

MUBI UK & Ireland

@mubiuk

3 years

Today’s #storyofacinema is about the Belfast institution @QFTBelfast ! Follow this thread for nuggets of history, photos, and anecdotes shared by the community.

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Queen's Film Theatre

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8 years

Celebrate the upcoming release of The BFG from eOne UK with this prize package. RT by 4pm for your chance to win.

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3 years

Yo, don't even think about it

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5 years

Brilliant to have @KermodeMovie here to introduce our screening of #MaryPoppins as part of #BFIMusicals

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

8 years

Leader. Lover. Legend. Only 10 days until #BrentsBack at QFT. Book now: @rickygervais

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5 years

At the end of #GameOfThrones #TheLastWatch director @JeanieFinlay thanks Andrew McClay, one of the stars of the documentary and an extra on the show from the start.

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3 years

Now available to rent on #QFTPlayer , #Patrick is a hilarious black comedy featuring Kevin Janssens & Flight of the Conchords' @AJemaineClement in the tale of one man, a nudist camp, & his missing tool.

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4 years

🎉Competition🎉 You can win 2 #OrdinaryLove tickets + the film's lush, orchestral, limited edition vinyl soundtrack by David Holmes & Brian Irvine courtesy of our good friends at @tsrlabel . Like & RT before 1pm on Thursday. Soundtrack available online:

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@QFTBelfast

4 years

Did you know today - June 5th - is the day Ferris Bueller took his infamous day off? How do we know? Because baseball journalist Larry Granillo broke out the game logs and studied the film to figure it out. Read how here:

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Queen's Film Theatre

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2 years

Coming soon...🍕

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

"Fifty-odd years later and it’s still a haven for movie lovers...If cinemas could get degrees, this one would get a first" Thanks to @PhildeSemlyen & @TimeOutFilm for including us on their list of 50 Best UK & Irish Cinemas, along with @StrandArtsCentr .

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

4 years

So jealous we didn’t come up with this. A true bop for the ultimate bopper. Bravo 👏

Light House Cinema

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We've waited a long time to say this...it's #FreshFilmFriday everyone and here are the films we are screening today (eeeeee!) #Summerland 6pm #Parasite Black & White 7pm #SaintFrances 8.50pm

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

2 years

Competition time, folks! Our preview screening of Happening, based on the memoir of Annie Ernaux, is on 14 Apr! Win 2 tickets to the preview and a copy of the memoir from @NOALIBISBOOKS Like and retweet to enter 🖤 Winner picked tomorrow at 3.00pm!

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

8 years

Look what just arrived in the office! Very excited about #highrise preview on Monday!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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1 year

We're thrilled to be one of the recipients of the @BFI #NationalLottery Audience Projects Fund. This money will support us over the next 3 years, as we learn more about our audiences and our organisation, so we can reach new people.

Reclaim The Frame, Home, Watershed among recipients of BFI ...

Seventeen projects are to receive awards, totalling £6.5m.

www.screendaily.com

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Queen's Film Theatre

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7 months

COMING SOON 🥊 Raging Bull + Q&A With Thelma Schoonmaker! Presented by Nerve Centre & Foyle Film Festival in partnership with QFT.

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Queen's Film Theatre

@QFTBelfast

6 years

We're back! And we've got films to show! #QFTBelfast reopens 24 August. Check out the website for full listings - tickets on sale now... What will you see first in the brand new seats in Screen 1?

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3 years

😂 Eejits

Hollywood struggles with accents in Branagh’s Belfast

US reviewers have lauded the film, but complain it is too difficult to understand and needs subtitles

www.theguardian.com

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6 years

#Gremlins star Zach Galligan entertains audiences @QFTBelfast Q&A after the show - and has time for a pic with the team - cheers 👍

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1 year

Well we think so...

Question Mark 🤓

@quizwritermark

1 year

Is the @QFTBelfast the best cinema in Ireland ?! I think it might be 😊📽️🎞️🍿 #solodate

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Queen's Film Theatre

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5 years

Today may be the weekend for you, a time of joy, but at QFT we're a little sad. For today is the day we bid a fond farewell to our longtime projectionist Jenni Graham, pictured with her poochy pal. Enjoy your new life in Sweden, Jenni. We wish you all the best. Lycka till!

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

Coming to #QFTPlayer this Friday totally for free, @NIScreen 's Shorts Showcase features a diverse set of animated, factual & fictional short films from talented folk all around Northern Ireland, including @mrmichaelsmiley , @happylou84 , & @HelenWarner1 .

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 years

We would not have been able to last 50 years without the support our loyal audience, many of whom we call friends. We wholeheartedly appreciate your backing, understanding & open-mindedness. From the back alley to Uni Sq, you've been there all the way #QFT50 #HappyBirthdayToUs

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

As well as bringing you brilliant cinema on #QFTPlayer , each Friday we'll highlight a great film that can be watched for free on BBC iPlayer or All 4. This week - the topical #AllthePresidentsMen

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Andrew

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Very excited at the prospect of a Barbie/Oppenheimer double bill in @QFTBelfast next month.

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Like so many, we're so saddened to hear of the loss of Sinéad O'Connor. You must see @Kath_Ferguson 's documentary Nothing Compares. If you missed it at QFT or just want to revisit Sinéad O'Connor's creativity and strength, it's showing on Sky / Now TV on Saturday.

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2 years

Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut starring Olivia Coleman and Dakota Johnson, The Lost Daughter. Opens 17th December. Christmas has come early! What a treat.

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3 years

A veteran samurai gathers six others to protect a village from the cruel bandits. As they teach the natives how to defend themselves, the village is attacked by a pack of 40 bandits. See #SevenSamurai from Friday🎟️

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More information here:

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Now on #QFTPlayer : Seamus Heaney and the music of what happens Available to watch worldwide for the first time, this intimate portrait of the poet was made with his family 6 years after his death. Free to watch all weekend. No subscription necessary:

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Queen's Film Theatre

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6 years

"When one door closes..." QFT is now closed (for a little while!), reopening in late August. We'll be back with a rejuvenated screen 1, along with our usual mix of new independent and world cinema, classics and special events. Stay tuned for news about #QFT50 coming soon...

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Queen's Film Theatre

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3 years

What a lovely poster for a film that will be coming to QFT soon.

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4 years

It is #InternationalDanceDay and we wanted to have a dance off but unfortunately world events put paid to that. So we are having a gif off instead. Got any film-related dance gifs to get us rocking? We're kicking things off with this beauty from Bande à part.

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4 years

We went silent yesterday so Black voices could be heard. And so we could listen to them. But we don’t want to stay silent on what is happening in America and closer to home. QFT stands against racism. We stand in solidarity with our Black audiences, staff and collaborators.

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4 years

Back in 1972, QFT was on the verge of permanent closure. In this blog, cinema historian @sammanning88 takes a look at how QFT has dealt with challenging times in the past. Long live cinema!

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