Cromarty Kicks Ass
As part of the BFI’s Art of Action season, Cromarty Cinema is thrilled to offer a selection of films from around the world that illustrate the best of physical stunts, movement and mayhem. A truly global programme, we have films from Africa, Asia, Europe and America and stories that aren’t just about inarticulate muscle-bound men. So, if you want humour, revenge, female empowerment, friendship, philosophy, love and general kick–assery this is the season for you!
Blade
The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is…
Capoeira Demo and Drop-in
Capoeira is a 400 year old Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance that combines music & song with flowing movements in highly stylized…
Polite Society
Ria Khan believes that she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting her friends’ help,…
Once Upon a Time in Uganda
In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for…
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
“Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” follows Forest Whitaker as a hitman who takes his job way too seriously,…
The Raid
The Raid elevates the genre with its rapid storytelling and impressive fight choreography. Set in Indonesia, a SWAT team is…
Run Lola Run
Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.
Police Story
Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a…
