Chichester Cinema

Chichester Cinema Proudly independent cinema

🎬 Showing the best cinema from the UK & Overseas since 1979
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OUR STORY

Since our inaugural screening of Woody Allen’s ‘Love and Death’ on the 20th September 1979 when we operated as a Film Society, Chichester Cinema at New Park has blossomed into a nationally acclaimed and locally loved independent cinema. We screen the very best in film from around the world; we host an annual film festival and screen live performance events too.

🌿 A GREENER SCREEN: LITTLE WILD ADVENTURE Little Wild Adventure is our family-friendly strand, bringing you two colourfu...
04/09/2026

🌿 A GREENER SCREEN: LITTLE WILD ADVENTURE

Little Wild Adventure is our family-friendly strand, bringing you two colourful films that celebrate our connection with the natural world. We will also be hosting a series of children's workshops that will run alongside some screenings. Swipe to find out more.

🎟️ Visit our website for more information and to book your tickets - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/
🍓 Book four or more A Greener Screen films and we will give you a jar of organic Tuppenny Jam!

03/09/2026

A GREENER SCREEN: SPOTLIGHT ON… BRENT LODGE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL 🐦‍⬛

Meet Alex Foster from The Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, who will be joining us for The Tale of Sylian as part of our Untamed Connections strand.

Alex will introduce the film and tell us more about the vital work of Brent Lodge, caring for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife and the incredible contribution made by its volunteers.

📅 The Tale of Sylian - Thursday 10 September, 18.00
🎟️ Book your tickets via our website - https://chichestercinema.org/film/the-tale-of-sylian/

⚠️ A GREENER SCREEN: POLLUTION, POISON & PROFIT Pollution, Poison & Profit shines a light on the darker side of the huma...
03/09/2026

⚠️ A GREENER SCREEN: POLLUTION, POISON & PROFIT

Pollution, Poison & Profit shines a light on the darker side of the human footprint. From sewage-filled seas and the global wildlife trade to the powerful interests shaping the food we eat. These challenging films ask the difficult questions about who benefits from environmental destruction, and what happens when people decide to fight back. Swipe to find out more about each film.

🎟️ Visit our website for more information and to book your tickets - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/
🍓 Book four or more A Greener Screen films and we will give you a jar of organic Tuppenny Jam!

🐻 MEET THE DIRECTOR: THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR Join us for this special screening of The Shepherd and the Bear, followed...
02/09/2026

🐻 MEET THE DIRECTOR: THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR

Join us for this special screening of The Shepherd and the Bear, followed by a Q&A with local Fishbourne director, Max Keegan.

Set in the dramatic landscapes of the Pyrenees, this compelling documentary follows an ageing shepherd struggling to find a successor as bears prey on his flock. It’s a story of survival, tradition and the increasingly complex relationship between people and wildlife.

Following the film, Max Keegan will join us to discuss the making of the documentary, the challenges of filming in this remarkable landscape and the questions it raises about how humans and animals coexist.

📅 Sunday 6 September, 12.45.
🎟️ Book your tickets via our website - https://chichestercinema.org/film/the-shepherd-and-the-bear/

🌈 A GREENER SCREEN: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS This year, A Greener Screen invites our younger audiences to discover the magic...
02/09/2026

🌈 A GREENER SCREEN: CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS

This year, A Greener Screen invites our younger audiences to discover the magic of cinema through play, creativity and the natural world. Led by Saskia van Roomen of Small World Cinema, these special workshops combine carefully chosen films with hands-on creative activities, encouraging children and families to explore visual storytelling, imagination, emotion and the world around them.

🎬 Cinemini Workshops | Under 5s
A magical first cinema experience for little ones! Step into our cinematic playground in the Old Dojo for a collection of short films inspired by nature. After the films, children can explore colour, movement, light and shadow through open-ended sensory play inspired by what they’ve seen.

📅 Saturday 12 September, 10am - 11.15am and 11.45am - 1pm
🎟️ £5 per child and adult

🌈 Rainbow Kaleidoscope Making Workshop | Ages 6+
Inspired by the animated film Arco, this 90-minute workshop explores the magic of light, colour and moving images. Using a specially designed giant kaleidoscope, children can experiment with mirrors, patterns and prisms to create their own colourful visual worlds.

The workshop takes place after our Arco screening.
📅 Saturday 12 September
🎬 Arco screening - 12.30pm (£3.50 per child)
🌈 Workshop - 3pm (£5 per child)

Places are limited. Visit our website to find out more and book - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/

🐾 A GREENER SCREEN: UNTAMED CONNECTIONSUntamed Connections explores the extraordinary bonds between people and animals, ...
01/09/2026

🐾 A GREENER SCREEN: UNTAMED CONNECTIONS

Untamed Connections explores the extraordinary bonds between people and animals, and the delicate balance between coexistence, care and survival.

Across three very different stories, discover how our relationships with animals can challenge us, inspire us and deepen our connection with the natural world.

Swipe to discover the incredible films showing as part of this strand.

🎟️ Visit our website for more information and to book your tickets - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/
🍓 Book four or more A Greener Screen films and we will give you a jar of organic Tuppenny Jam!

01/09/2026

It feels like only yesterday that we were welcoming you to the 34th Chichester International Film Festival, and what a festival it was!

Over three weeks we shared fantastic films, welcomed wonderful guests, enjoyed fascinating talks and special events. From outdoor cinema in Priory Park to new discoveries, old classics, live music and more - it was a real celebration of the big screen.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the festival, volunteered and helped make the Chichester International Film Festival 2026 so memorable.

Already missing the festival? Never fear, A Greener Screen, our environmental film festival, is currently showcasing a wonderful programme of films, talks and workshops. Exploring everything from wildlife and nature to food, farming and our changing planet.

Find out more at the link in our bio.

🌱 A GREENER SCREEN: HOPE IN MOTION Hope in Motion celebrates the people questioning the status quo, challenging the syst...
26/08/2026

🌱 A GREENER SCREEN: HOPE IN MOTION

Hope in Motion celebrates the people questioning the status quo, challenging the systems around us and finding new ways to repair our relationship with the planet. The four films in this strand are about people taking action, asking difficult questions and imagining a different future, swipe to find out more.

🎟️ Visit our website for more information and to book your tickets - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/
🍓 Book four or more A Greener Screen films and we will give you a jar of organic Tuppenny Jam!

🌿 A GREENER SCREEN: NATURE UNBOUND From the wild landscapes of Scotland to our own rivers, coastlines and countryside, N...
26/08/2026

🌿 A GREENER SCREEN: NATURE UNBOUND

From the wild landscapes of Scotland to our own rivers, coastlines and countryside, Nature Unbound celebrates the beauty of the natural world, exploring our complex relationship with the places we call home.
Across this strand of A Greener Screen, discover films that ask important questions about land, conservation, connection and our responsibility to the natural world.

Swipe to discover the incredible films showing as part of this strand.

🎟️ Visit our website for more information and to book your tickets - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/
🍓 Book four or more A Greener Screen films and we will give you a jar of organic Tuppenny Jam!

24/08/2026

🌱 A GREENER SCREEN IS BACK – AND BIGGER THAN EVER! 🎬

From 28 August - 15 October, Chichester Cinema is turning the spotlight on our planet, the challenges it faces, and the people taking action to protect it.

> 21 films
> Talks & discussions
> Family events
> Local environmental organisations
> Extraordinary filmmaking from around the world

This year’s A Greener Screen is our most ambitious environmental programme yet - but it’s not just about what’s happening around the world. It’s about what’s happening right here in Chichester, Sussex and the Solent.

We’re bringing filmmakers and audiences together with local organisations already making a difference, including The Final Straw, Surfers Against Sewage, Transition Town Chichester, Tuppenny Barn, Barfoots, Solent Seascape Project, Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, Woodhorn Farm, Goodwood Education Trust, On Tap Collective, the Soil Association and Beaver Trust.

From climate change and biodiversity to sustainable farming, our seas, soil, food and wildlife, the programme explores the big questions - while showcasing the people and projects proving that positive change is possible.

Explore the full A Greener Screen programme and book your tickets here - https://chichestercinema.org/collection/a-greener-screen-2026/

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New Park Road
Chichester
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Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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