Arcana is London’s only sapphic movie club currently running. We are partnering with Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival for this special event !
Come join us for an afternoon dedicated to sapphic culture – the two screenings are absolute gold ! We’ll gather from 2pm for drinks at The Arzner's bar before the screening starts, then stay on for some more fun time together, debating on what we have just watched 🍹🍻
IRIS on the move: When Love Broke the Law
From forbidden kisses to real-life revolution, this double bill shows that love has always been our greatest act of defiance.
Screening 1:
Two People Exchanging Saliva - Oscars 2026 best fiction short film by Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh
In a farcical world where kissing is punishable by death, a personal shopper threatens the status quo.
Screening 2:
Jackie – a documentary by Emily Sargent
The life of Jackie Forster, groundbreaking, outrageous — and largely unknown — LGBT+ rights campaigner whose underground donor sperm operation helped the first queer women to have children
Where / when
The Arzner Cinema (Bermondsey)
Drinks from 2.00pm
Movie starts at 3.00pm
Post-drinks and chats after the movie 🍻🍹
About Arcana:
Finding films that truly reflect lesbian and queer women’s lives remains a challenge. They are difficult to produce, to finance, to distribute, to promote, to find, to screen… one movie that comes to you has gone a very long way.
Stories where we are not marginal, implied, tragic, or killed — but visible, complex, joyful, political, alive. Bringing those images and queer and lesbian representation to the big screen matters.
About Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival
http://www.irisprize.org/
Instagram / X: @irisprize | Facebook: @irisprizefestival
** Arcana stands loud and strong with our trans brothers and sisters **
Any form of hate, discrimination, or transphobia will not be tolerated at any of our events. If you have any concerns or questions about this requirement, please feel free to reach out, and we’ll do our best to address them.
Important note: Photos and videos will be taken at our events. Our photographers will be capturing the vibe, and some of these will be posted on our social media. Please come and chat to a host if you would prefer not to appear online.