Pedro Almodóvar, one of cinema's great directors, returns to his roots with his 20th feature Julieta, a seriously good female-focused study of love and loss.

Adapted from three short stories from the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author Alice Munro the story follows Julieta, a Spanish classics teacher (played by Adriana Ugarte in the character's youth, then Emma Suarez in middle age) as she falls in love, has a child, and struggles to find redemption.

We see Julieta, in 1985, on a train trip that leads to a death and introduces her to her future husband, then see the pair raise a daughter - then lose her. In 2015, news about her daughter reaches her: can she learn a little more about her anger, and reunite?

Almodóvar admirers will be in for a treat: his familiar use of blood red, the mournful jazzy score, the gorgeous cinematography, designs and costumes are all lush. He keeps you guessing right until the last reel - where there's a revelation that changes everything - and leaves you with a lingering reminder to not hold on to those we most hold dear.

Join us on Mon 12 Sept at 18:20 to watch the film. This screening will feature a short introduction with simultaneous BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation. After the film, from 19:50, join us for Deaf Conversations About Cinema, an informal discussion about the themes of the film in the Café/Bar (Deaf and hearing audience members are both most welcome). You’ll receive 10% off drinks with your cinema ticket – so grab a glass and let us know your thoughts about Julieta! The discussion will also feature simultaneous BSL (British Sign Language) interpretation.

Please note that Julieta is a Spanish language film with English subtitles throughout. The non-dialogue parts won't be subtitled and we hope this won't affect your enjoyment of the film.

If you can't make it to the screening don't worry, you're more than welcome to join us for the discussion!

September’s Deaf Conversations About Cinema event is part of Doing Things Differently, a programme of events, discussion and performances about celebrating, learning and talking about equality in the arts.

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