Exit 8 (15)

A man tries to find the way out of a supernaturally labyrinthine underground walkway in this Japanese horror film.

Credit: Image courtesy of Vertigo Releasing

Nino (15)

A young man re-examines his life following a cancer diagnosis in this French drama.

Credit: Image courtesy of Curzon

Ish (15)

A distressing encounter with police leads to a painful rift between a pair of teenage best friends in Luton in this coming-of-age drama.

Credit: Image courtesy of BFI

Kokuho (15)

Drama in which, after witnessing the murder of his father, a yakuza boss, a young man is adopted by a kabuki actor, learning to hone his stage craft while navigating life's struggles.

Credit: Image courtesy of Vue Lumiere

Blue Heron (15)

After immigrating to Vancouver Island, a Hungarian family attempts to find help for their struggling son and brother in this drama.

Credit: Image courtesy of Conic

Cactus Pears (15)

In this Marathi-language drama, a man mourning the death of his father spends time at his family's home in the countryside, where he strikes up a connection with an unmarried farmer.

Credit: Image courtesy of Lotus Visual Productions

Two Black Boys in Paradise (15)

Short animation in which two teenage Black boys in love are transported to an idyllic magical world.

Credit: Image courtesy of Lotus Visual Productions

Super Nature (PG)

This documentary assembles a large collection of footage shot by individuals around the world, on Super 8mm film cameras, illustrating the diversity of the natural world as well as the challenges it faces.

Credit: Image courtesy of BFI

The Ugly Stepsister (18)

Facing pressures from her mother, a young woman alters her body in a desperate attempt to catch the attention of a local prince.

Credit: Image courtesy of Vertigo Releasing

LIGHTHOUSE, is a fortnightly discovery strand, designed to give the film lovers of Hertford and beyond, an opportunity to watch films that might be slightly more off the beaten track than your mainstream titles.

Taking place every other Thursday at 7pm, LIGHTHOUSE screenings aim to give curious audiences easy access to a variety of titles.

Audiences are welcomed to each screening with a pre-film introduction.

Screenings:

Exit 8 (15) (Vertigo Releasing): 23 Jul
Nino (15) (Curzon): 06 Aug
Ish (15) (BFI): 20 Aug
Kokuho (15) (Vue Lumiere): 03 Sep
Blue Heron (15) (Conic): 17 Sep
Cactus Pears + Two Black Boys in Paradise (15) (Lotus Visual Productions): 01 Oct
Super Nature (PG) (BFI): 15 Oct
The Ugly Stepsister (18) (Vertigo Releasing): 29 Oct

LIGHTHOUSE tickets and further information