Programme

Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy), written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999), Metroopolis is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters.

With his previous hit Junk Head, Takahide Hori captivated film festivals around the world. Now the director returns with Junk World, sending us on another journey through his twisted stop-motion universe.

Denis Villeneuve’s captivating sci-fi exploration of the power of language turns its gaze from alien worlds towards ourselves. This mesmerising audiovisual experience is led by Amy Adams in a superb performance as a linguist who demonstrates the vital importance of understanding.

iShorts returns to Future Gate with a selection of short sci-fi films that serve up the future in small but well-concentrated doses.

Ridley Scott’s cult classic explores the boundaries of what it means to be human. Harrison Ford stars as the iconic detective Deckard, on the trail of replicants whose desire to live challenges everything he has ever believed.

Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sequel expands upon the legacy of the original film. Blade Runner K (Ryan Gosling) uncovers a dangerous secret, leading him to the long-missing Deckard, once again played by Harrison Ford.