The Friend (15) 13th-15th June

Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel

Cast: Naomi Watts; Bill Murray; Sarah Pidgeon; Carla Gugino; Constance Wu; Ann Dowd

New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane named Apollo. The huge dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life.

“Naomi Watts’ exceptional performance is the crucial element of this moving if flawed tale” Empire Magazine
“A poignantly affecting watch that mostly earns its emotional payoff, delivering gentle laughs along the way.” Time Out
“An adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s bestselling 2018 novel about a woman dealing with her friend’s suicide is tender and well-acted.” The Guardian

Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June 2025, 7pm