Relax, Unplug, and Enjoy a Film at Harlow Central Library

Posted on: December 28, 2025

Looking for a calm and culture-filled way to spend your Saturday afternoons? Screentime Free Film Club invites you to step away from everyday distractions and enjoy a thoughtfully curated film screening each week at Harlow Central Library.

Taking place every Saturday from 2.00 – 4.00 pm, the club offers free film screenings in a welcoming, friendly environment. There’s no need to book—just turn up, take a seat, and enjoy. Refreshments are available at a small charge, making it the perfect excuse to settle in and unwind.

The programme showcases a diverse range of classic, international, and independent films, offering something a little different from mainstream cinema and a great opportunity to discover hidden gems from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned film lover or simply curious to try something new, you’ll find a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere.

So why not make it part of your weekend routine? Drop in, switch off your screens, and let the film take you somewhere new.

Every Saturday | 2.00 – 4.00 pm | Free entry

Film Programme 3rd Jan – 7th Mar (1)

  • Saturday 3 JanuaryLured (1947): A gripping film noir set in London, starring Lucille Ball as a dancer helping Scotland Yard track a serial killer.

  • Saturday 10 JanuaryDon’t Ever Open That Door (1952): A dark Argentinian noir featuring two tense crime stories, shown with English subtitles.

  • Saturday 17 JanuaryThe Long Farewell (1971): A haunting, dreamlike Russian drama exploring the fractured bond between a mother and son.

  • Saturday 24 JanuaryStella Dallas (1937): A classic Hollywood melodrama about love, sacrifice, and motherhood.

  • Saturday 31 JanuaryThe Southerner (1945): Jean Renoir’s moving portrait of a Texas family striving for independence against the odds.

  • Saturday 7 FebruaryThe Creatures (1966): An imaginative French film by Agnès Varda, blending reality and science fiction.

  • Saturday 14 FebruaryA Game Without Rules (1967): A gritty Czechoslovak crime drama full of intrigue and moral ambiguity.

  • Saturday 21 FebruaryTitanic Waltz (1964): A sharp Romanian comedy satirising politics, family life, and ambition.

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