Moviegoers can watch eight British films at CGV Cinema in Futian from June 17 to July 19.

By showcasing a diverse range of films, including dramas, animations, and documentaries, the event will not only entertain moviegoers but also offer a window into the cultural and artistic perspectives of Britain.

At the film event, people can watch celebrated films that address current social concerns, such as Ken Loach’s “Sorry We Missed You,” and enjoy distinct flavor of British dry humor and brilliant performances by such stars as Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant and Rosamund Pike. 

Sorry We Missed You

Sorry We Missed You (2019)

Plot: Hoping that self-employment within a gig economy can solve their financial woes, a hard-up U.K. delivery driver and his wife struggling to raise a family end up trapped in the vicious circle of this modern-day form of labor exploitation.

Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)

Plot: Following the style of some of the world’s most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.

Third Star

Third Star (2010)

Plot: James (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his three closest friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love.

What We Did on Our Holiday

What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)

Plot: Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug’s father’s birthday party. It’s soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability.

Old Boys

Old Boys (2018)

Plot: In this school-set re-working of “Cyrano,” an awkward but imaginative pupil helps the handsome but spectacularly dimwitted school-hero pursue the fiery daughter of a visiting French teacher.

The Seasons in Quincy: Four Portraits of John Berger (2016)

Plot: The documentary is the result of a five-year project by Tilda Swinton, Colin MacCabe and Christopher Roth to produce a portrait of the intellectual and storyteller John Berger.

Cow (2021)

Plot: The documentary is a close-up portrait of the daily life of a cow.

Pikadero (2015)

Plot: Unable to fly the nest due to the economic crisis that grips Spain, a penniless, young couple has trouble consummating their fledgling relationship in their parents’ homes.

Dates: June 17-July 9

Schedule & ticketing:WeChat miniprogram “CGV影城+”

Venue:CGV Cinema in One Avenue, Futian District (深圳卓悦中心CGV影城)

Metro:Line 1 or 10 to Gangxia Station (岗厦站), Exit B