Shrewsbury Film offers a varied programme of the best current and classic films from around the world in a friendly, social atmosphere.
Screening at The Hive in the heart of the town centre, our main season consists of 16 films showing on alternate Friday evenings between September and April. We are members of Cinema for All, the national support organization for film societies, and of the Film Hub Midlands, which generously supports some of our film shows.
We accept £5 donations for membership and films are £6 which need to be booked online through The Hive’s website. As a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, membership fees and ticket sales go towards booking films, venue hire, and promoting and developing Shrewsbury Film.
So...if you love films, social evenings & friendly surroundings all at a great price, why not join us for a great night of cinema? The bar is open from 7:30pm with films showing at 8pm.
Our Next Film
Sunday 26 January 2025
The Train
PG | USA | 1964 | English | 133 mins
Director: John Frankenheimer
A gripping World War II thriller masterfully blending action and historical drama. Set in 1944, the film follows the French Resistance’s efforts to stop a Nazi officer, Colonel Von Waldheim (Paul Scofield), from transporting stolen art masterpieces to Germany aboard a train. Burt Lancaster stars as Labiche, a railway inspector reluctantly drawn into the resistance’s desperate mission.
In addition to the film’s raw authenticity (using real trains and practical effects to give a visceral intensity to the action sequences), themes of sacrifice and the value of art over human life are powerfully explored, challenging our perceptions of war and morality. The Train remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling and poignant exploration of humanity amid conflict.
The film’s black-and-white cinematography enhances its gritty realism and makes it a must-see on a big screen.
Presented by Shrewsbury Film Society as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
To see all the films that we are showing, please visit our
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