Westminster & St James's

4 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Jarmusch's surreal take on the western genre follows the education of a clerk, William Blake (Depp), when he travels out west and finds himself caught up in a series of strange incidents.

31 January 2010

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Harry Block (Woody Allen), a respected novelist, is well known for his books that feature thinly-veiled friends and family members. As he suffers writer's bock and awaits a literary award, he faces the people whose lives he has affected. This screening is followed by a discussion with guest speaker Cheryl Moskowitz.

11 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Wim Wenders' poetic drama of two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, wandering the streets of a divided Berlin. While giving comfort to ordinary citizens Damiel gets enchanted with a circus acrobat and decides to become human to experience love and everyday life.

27 November 2009 to 3 December 2009

Odeon Panton Street SW1Y 4DP[map]

Desierto sur (South Desert) is a 2008 drama directed by Shawn Garry. Young Sofia finds a letter her mother had written before her recent death. Returned because the addressee was unknown, the letter leads Sofia on an adventure from Spain to the far south of Chile looking for answers.

9 January 2010 to 17 January 2010

Mall Galleries SW1[map]

The Society of Designer Craftsmen present superb contemporary textiles, furniture, jewellery, glass, metal and ceramics to purchase or commission. The exhibition also includes the Shop within the Show.

9 December 2009 to 13 December 2009

Mall Galleries SW1[map]

Back for 2009, this photography exhibition showcases the most outstanding images submitted to the world's biggest photo competition. Run by Digital Camera magazine, the annual contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any nationality and its aim is to reveal the most inspirational and imaginative photographers from around the globe.

28 November 2009

Odeon Panton Street SW1Y 4DP[map]

What is the impact of digital technology's new platforms and trends in film distribution and viewing? Are these changes a threat or an opportunity for Latin American cinema? Film industry professionals including Sergio Wolf, director of the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival, will discuss such issues relating to contemporary Latin American Cinema.

27 November 2009 to 24 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's award-winning novel about the dark reality of modern South Africa. A disgraced professor decides to visit his daughter at a remote farm in the eastern Cape that she shares with a trusted black worker. When they are savagely attacked by three black youths, David is finally confronted by the realities of a South Africa where the old rules no longer apply.

3 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

An adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's novel about the dark reality of modern South Africa. A professor decides to visit his daughter at a remote farm in the eastern Cape. When they are attacked by three black youths, David is confronted by the realities of a South Africa where old rules no longer apply. Also featuring a panel discussion with Boyd Tonkin, Claire Armistead and Justin Cartwright.

Daily 11:30 PM Closed Boxing Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

Sports Cafe SW1Y 4TQ[map]

Nightclub with dance stage, DJ booth and disco lighting.

2 December 2009

Odeon Panton Street SW1Y 4DP[map]

A festival showcase for the audiovisual work of students, to promote and bolster their talents.

4 December 2009 to 24 December 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

7 December 2009

Banqueting House SW1A 2ER[map]

The Banqueting House presents a concert.

8 February 2010

Banqueting House SW1A 2ER[map]

The Banqueting House presents dances around the world for piano duet.

21 November 2009 to 30 November 2009

Institute of Contemporary Arts SW1Y 5AH[map]

Internationally acclaimed for his books on literature, politics and the intersection of politics and culture, Said was the most prominent spokesman for the Palestinian cause outside the Middle East as well as an accomplished musician. Diagnosed with incurable leukemia in 1991, Said stopped giving interviews. But in November 2002, less than a year before he died, he made a final exception and over the course of three days spoke with unparalleled intimacy about his life, illness and work.