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Curated by Bradford-born director Dominic Leclerc, this season showcases bold, rebellious films exploring northern youth. Featuring classic and contemporary stories spanning decades, the programme highlights themes of identity, rebellion, and resilience. 

Co-produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and the National Science and Media Museum, with support from the BFI and the National Lottery. 

What's On:

• 30 May – How to Have Sex (15) + Intro & Panel Discussion | A raw, award-winning depiction of young adulthood. 
• 31 May – This is England (18) | A troubled boy’s journey in 1983 England, based on real experiences. 
• 1 June – The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (12A) + Intro | Tom Courtney shines in this British New Wave classic. 
• 6 June – My Summer of Love (15) | A Yorkshire-set drama about an intense summer friendship. 
• 7 June – BIFA Presents: East is East (15) | A BAFTA-winning comedy-drama exploring cultural tensions in 1970s Salford. 
• 8 June – The Long Day Closes (PG) + Intro by Tina Malone | Terence Davies’ poetic coming-of-age tale set in 1950s Liverpool. 
• 13 June – Control (15) | A stylish profile of Ian Curtis, Joy Division’s enigmatic frontman. 

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