Strawberry Mansion

In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts “dream audits” to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace.

Mild-mannered government agent James Preble (Kentucker Audley) travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella “Bella” Isadora (Penny Fuller), an eccentric, ageing artist. Entering Bella’s vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love – and hope for escape.

"Entrancing and innovative"Indie Wire
"Mind bending and heart-warming" Robert Egbert
"A Sci-fi fantasia" Variety
Official selection Sundance Film Festival 2021

Independent Visions is a regular film night championing modern independent North American cinema.

Working in partnership with Brighton-based film distributors, Bulldog we will bring you monthly screenings showcasing the newest must-sees as well as the recent greats and cult hits you might have missed.

Each film screening will be hosted by Philip Hoile, charismatic cinephile and independent film expert, and include on-stage or zoom intros or interviews with these contemporary filmmakers destined to become the indie auteurs of the future - plus attendees have the chance of getting their hands on free merch and posters!

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