This year the festival opens in spectacular style at Norwich Playhouse, where cult classic The Phantom of the Opera will come roaring to life with a brand-new live score by Minima. Across the fortnight, Cinema City will once again host a packed programme of award-winning shorts, feature films, and filmmaker Q&As.
Highlights include Todd Haynes’ acclaimed Far From Heaven and the cult classic Kinky Boots. Also screening High Wire, DJ Ahmet and Alpha, alongside Ridley Scott’s iconic Thelma & Louise — presented in stunning 35mm.
From award winning previews to rediscovered classics, these features promise powerful performances, daring stories, and cinematic experiences you won’t want to miss.
As a BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festival, NFF is proud to connect local audiences with world-class filmmaking. The festival champions creativity, shines a spotlight on innovation, and above all creates a space where filmmakers and film lovers come together.