New releases, timeless classics, queer film, cult cinema, animation, documentaries... there's something for everyone at Towner Cinema.
Independent, middle-aged Etero never wanted a husband, and cherishes her freedom as much as the mille-feuille she repeat-orders at a local café. But when an unexpected encounter brings a new recklessness to her life, she must decide whether to pursue a relationship or continue alone.
This new film takes a deep look into Edward Hopper’s art, life, and relationships. From his early career as an illustrator; his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush.
This riveting, all-encompassing portrait of Werner Herzog – whose extraordinary adventures in filmmaking have seen him get a 320-ton steamboat hauled over a steep hill in Peru, climb into volcanoes, get shot at and eat his own shoe – is every bit as fascinating as you would hope.
In Search of Beethoven takes a comprehensive look at the composer’s life through his musical output. Having created a successful and critically acclaimed blueprint with In Search of Mozart, Phil Grabsky documents each piece of music chronologically marrying it to Beethoven’s biography and letters.
Why did Van Gogh choose the exotic sunflower with its long stem and golden crown? When did the flower itself arrive in Europe and how had previous artists reacted to it? What was Van Gogh trying to say with his works and how does that differ from version to version? What secrets did scientists discover when they analysed the work in detail All is revealed in this fascinating film, featuring all five of the works on public display.
Towner Cinema. Photo by Rachel Ferriman.
About Towner Cinema
Established in 2017 with the support of Arts Council England and Eastbourne Arts Centre, Towner Cinema has established a reputation for consistently delivering a thoughtfully curated and engaging film programme ranging from quality mainstream titles to independent gems and classic titles.
A state-of-the-art independent cinema equipped with a 4k HD projector & cinematic Dolby surround-sound, Towner Cinema’s eclectic programme, relaxed cafe bar, additional ‘cinema plus’ activities (such as introductions, Q&As and programme notes), and the intimate setting make it a more welcoming, dynamic and affordable alternative to the standard multiplex offer.
Our regular programming partners include Eastbourne Film Society, University of Sussex’s School of Media, Film and Music, Eastbourne Rainbow, and Eastbourne Cult Film Club. We’ll also work with local community groups in Eastbourne to mark occasions like LGBTQ+ History Month and World AIDS Day.
We aim to make the venue and programme as accessible as possible and our staff are always happy to assist with specific access requests. We have permanent space for two wheelchairs with capacity to increase further and offer complimentary tickets for carers. There is an integrated induction loop and we also regularly present captioned screenings where available. We also host special screenings for audiences who benefit from a more relaxed setting.
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