The Ballad of Wallis Island

May 12Members’ Choice8:30pm
At the Curzon Wimbledon (see map)

There will be a post-screening Q&A with the film’s costume designer, Gabriela Yiaxis.

A rich widower separately invites a former folk duo, now estranged, to his island to play a special concert. Written by the actors Tim Key and Tom Basden, this comic tale possesses both charm and a wry sense of the absurdities of a career in music.

The wordplay is fun. What you also don’t anticipate is how poignant it all gets — a melancholy farce with an oddly pure soul.” Danny Leigh – Financial Times

The film bewitches you with its seemingly spontaneous humor, a cadre of original soulful folk tunes, and its adoration of the breathtaking surroundings.” Roger Daniels – rogerebert.com


Film Information
Release year: 2025
Running time:   100 mins
Directed by: James Griffiths
Language: English
Country: UK
Classification:
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Tom Basden,
Tim Key,
Carey Mulligan,
Akemnji Ndifornyen,
Sian Clifford
Awards: BIFAs:
Best Joint Lead Performance,
Best Original Music,
Best Screenplay
More info:

IMDb
Rotten Tomatoes
Member (including lifetime member) £8
Member’s guest £12

Tickets go on sale to non-members on May 2.


Tickets can only be bought online via Ticket Tailor. There are no door sales, whether by card or by cash.

Tickets booked online can be refunded via Ticket Tailor if you are unable to attend, but only up to 24 hours before the screening. Booking fees for non-member tickets will not be refunded.

When booking tickets via Ticket Tailor non-members will have the opportunity to opt in to WFC emails re future screenings.

Carers are eligible for free tickets and the cinema can provide two wheelchair spaces on notice. Please contact us in advance.

NB: The programme will start sharply at the advertised time (there are no adverts), so please arrive sufficiently early if you wish to buy drinks or snacks from the bar.

We may occasionally take photographs of the audience. If you don’t wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer or a member of the committee.


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