Bringing you a wave of films that revel in the visual and visceral spectacle of water and swimming on the big screen! Co-curated with local beachside partners including Samphire Sauna, we'll be showing new releases like Some Like it Classic and Wind, Tide and Oar alongside cult classic The Swimmer.
Some Like It Classic + Q&A
Friday 5 September at 7.30pm and Sunday 21 September at 11am
Shot in beautiful 16mm colour film over 7 years in California, Hawaii, Mexico, and France, documenting fun and stylish surfboarding and pioneers of surfing history.
Plus, live Zoom Q&A with the film's director!
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Moana - Family Fridays screening
Friday 5 September at doors at 4pm for 4.30pm screening start
From Walt Disney Animation Studios and the creators of Frozen comes this sweeping, CG-animated adventure based on stories from Polynesian mythology. A joyous tale full of heartfelt messages, heart-swelling songs and breathtaking visuals!
Please note our Family Fridays new later start time of 4.30pm (doors 4pm) to give more schools from across Hastings time to kick start their weekend with Family Fridays at the Electric Palace. All shows end by 6.30pm. The reduced ticket price is £6 for everyone.
Wind, Tide and Oar
Thursday 18 September 11am and Thursday 25 September 7.30pm
A compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing
the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.
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These screenings are kindly sponsored by At Sea Studio at 44 George Street, a new shop bringing you plastic-free sustainable gifts and sea-related art. "We work with local artists and makers, including Ben Fenton, Antonia McGreachan, James McKinnon and more" says Amy Walker, who helms At Sea Studio.
Amy has been a visitor to Bulverhythe Beach since birth. Her dad was an artist and her mum designs some of the decorations in the window of the George Street shop. Amy has also enjoyed a long career in TV, working in design, docs and growing talent.
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I Am Cuba - 60th Anniversary 4K Restoration + Intro
Sunday 21 September at 3pm
Four vignettes of pre-revolutionary Cuban life in a dazzling and ecstatic vision which has inspired filmmakers for decades. An essential watch for any cinephile.
Introduced by season co-curator and programming director at the Electric Palace, Julia Andrews-Clifford.
The Swimmer
Sunday 28 September at 3pm
Surreal allegorical film about a man's journey across a string of backyard pools that reaches all the way across the valley to his own house. Some pool owners welcome him, some don't! Annie's Staff Pick of the Season.
This screening is proudly sponsored by Samphire Sauna, local beachside partners and supporter of the Electric Palace.
“We’re delighted to be supporting the much loved Electric Palace for their season of swimming films, it feels like a fantastic fit for us,” says the Samphire Sauna team.
Samphire Sauna is a sustainable, Nordic-inspired sauna which allows you to relax and benefit from the healing properties of heat and cold-water therapy, whilst overlooking the beautiful Hastings coastline. Located on the iconic Hastings pier, Samphire Sauna is the go-to place for wild-swimmers, surfers and sailors after a day in the sea.
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