Films at HEART: The Ballad of Wallis Island
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Shire Oak Hall, Bennett Road, Leeds, LS6 3HN, United Kingdom
Films at HEART: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
Doors 7pm Film 7.15pm
Dir James Griffiths/1 hr 39 mins/Certificate 12A/2025
Watch TBOWI trailer here
Comedy/Drama/Music/Romance
An eccentric two time lottery winner played by Tim Key, who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians played by Tom Basden and Sian Clifford, to perform at his home.
Review: Roger Ebert 3 stars out of 4 “…written by the film’s stars: Basden and Key…The film bewitches you with its seemingly spontaneous humor, a cadre of original soulful folk tunes, and its adoration of the breathtaking surroundings.”
Tickets £6.50/£5.50 concessions (students + unwaged) available from HEART reception and online

Films at HEART FilmFeast celebrating France
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00
Films at HEART FilmFeast celebrating France with the film HOLY COW and delicious food from ABK HEART cafe
Doors 6pm
Food 6.30pm
Film 7.15pm

Dir Louise Courvoisier/1hr 32mins/Certificate 15/Subtitles/2024
Watch Holy Cow trailer
Comedy/Drama
Totone’s (Clement Faveau) carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing suddenly changes after his father dies in a car accident and he has to look after his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a huge competition prize.
Review: The Guardian gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praised the performances and described it as “sentimental in the best of ways, with its warmth and hope in human nature”
Tickets £12 (including both film and food) available from HEART reception and online
