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Stories From The Ancient World

Running Date: July 2026

On Friday 17 July, director Christopher Nolan brings to screens his version of The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, written thousands of years ago.

In celebration of this, throughout July we will present four classic films that in their own way portray stories of the ancient world. Whether it is biblical epics, modern day spins on The Odyssey, Jason battling Greek gods, or much more, this all encompassing season has been programmed with great care to celebrate the epic nature of the Cinema experience.

Stories From The Ancient World: Season Schedule

Sun 5 July - Jason and the Argonauts

Sun 12 July - TBC

Sun 19 July - O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Sun 26 July - The Ten Commandments