Throughout July, Showroom Cinema is proud to be part of South Asian Heritage Month 2026. This nationally observed programme is dedicated to celebrating, commemorating, and educating audiences about the histories, cultures, and contributions of South Asian communities across the UK and beyond.
The theme, Unity in Diversity, celebrates the extraordinary richness of South Asian communities while exploring the shared values, histories, and experiences that connect us across our differences.
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) provides an opportunity to recognise the profound impact South Asian communities have had on British life through culture, food, music, language, enterprise, and community. It also creates space for people to share their stories, celebrate their identities, and reflect on the histories that continue to shape contemporary Britain.
Showroom Cinema's 2026 programme features titles from the Manchester Indian Film Festival (MIFF), including the now legendary LGBTQIA+ showcase Too Desi Too Queer. Coming up on Wednesday 15 July at 6.30pm, expect a fresh crop of inspiring and thought-provoking short films. The screening is part of both MIFF and our Community strand, and includes a Q&A discussion hosted by Roxanna Barry, with special guest speaker and programmer Hussain Chaudhry.
Our Community strand features two further SAHM titles alongside Too Desi Too Queer. We look behind the loud and intimidating motorcycles of the "Bangladeshi Bad Boys" to find a sense of identity and a way to overcome racism in London Boys, which includes a Q&A with directors Arun Nangla and Laura Pavone, hosted by coach and mentor Pam Daniels. Catch London Boys on Saturday 18 July at 6.00pm. Note, all tickets in our Community Strand are just £5. Following that is Kuch Sapney Apne, a heart-warming film about what happens when relationships are challenged by uncomfortable truths. The first-ever sequel to an Indian queer film, the story considers the complexities of love and family. Screening on Sunday 26 July at 5.00pm, don’t miss a recorded introduction from director Sridhar Rangayan.
We feature The Girls, part of our Presents strand, which celebrates the best of indie and international cinema. Sumitra Peries’ ground-breaking Sri Lankan film offers a tender and transporting journey through young dreams and first loves. The 1978 feature returns to the big screen in a glorious 4K restoration. Closing out the season on Friday 31 July, Imran Perretta brings us to the present moment with Ish, a compassionate, coming-of-age story centred around two best friends growing up in Luton.
Book your tickets now at https://showroomcinema.org.uk/festivals/south-asian-heritage-month
By Grace Osbourne, Marketing Manager
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