This autumn, Lighthouse prepares to RIP IT UP, exploring and celebrating the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression – from joy to heartbreak – in the UK.
Youth culture in this country has a wide and varied history, from the defiant rebellion of Teddy Boys, mods and rockers and the many activist movements that have shaped our society, to hedonistic self-expression in the music and fashion scenes and the emotional rollercoaster that is simply being a teenager – all of which have been portrayed on screen in a multitude of ways.
With the Southbank Centre marking the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain – a landmark moment of post-war cultural renewal – and the 50th anniversary of Punk being celebrated this year, we are joining in with the BFI FAN’s celebration of how youth scenes and counterculture have impacted our lives and resonate to this day, inspiring new generations and beyond.
These film screenings are made possible with the support of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by The National Lottery.
Human Traffic (18)
Tuesday 1 September, 7pm, Cinema
Five youngsters embrace the 90s clubbing scene on a drug-fuelled weekend of partying in Cardiff. John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and Shaun Parkes star.
Trainspotting (18)
Tuesday 8 September, 7.30pm, Cinema
Director Danny Boyle’s landmark film of Irvine Welsh’s literary classic stars Ewan McGregor, Robert Caryle, Ewen Bremner and Jonny Lee Miller in a stunning 4K restoration of the cult British classic, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.
Ish (15)
Thursday 24 September, 7.45pm, Cinema
Directed by Imran Perretta, Zubin Varla, Stefan Mihalache and Joy Crookes in the story of two best friends facing the end of childhood when racial profiling and a traumatic police stop-and-search tear them apart, teaching Ish about letting go in a society where brown boys are constantly watched.
Quadrophenia (15)
Friday 9 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
Jimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed. Director Franc Roddam’s film stars Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Ray Winstone and Sting, and is based on The Who’s rock opera album of the same name.
