Films

We're busy putting together the programme for the 2026 Film Festival. More films will be added as they're confirmed, so keep checking back here for details.

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Main Programme

Read more about The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
Thursday 19th March 7:30 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Iyo Ang Dagat
Friday 20th March 1:00 PM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about The Last One for the Road Friday 20th March 1:00 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about Orwell 2+2=5 Friday 20th March 1:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Common Groud Friday 20th March 3:30 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about Sound Of Falling Friday 20th March 3:30 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Happy Feet Friday 20th March 6:30 PM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about The Last Viking Friday 20th March 6:30 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about When Life Gives You Lemons... Everyone
Friday 20th March 6:30 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about Alpha Friday 20th March 9:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Sorry, Baby Friday 20th March 9:00 PM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about Toyaneh
Friday 20th March 9:30 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk Saturday 21st March 10:00 AM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about A Magnificent Life Saturday 21st March 1:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about The Secret Agent Saturday 21st March 4:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Blueish
Saturday 21st March 7:00 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about The President Saturday 21st March 7:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about DJ Ahmet Saturday 21st March 9:00 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about Without Permission Saturday 21st March 9:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Wild Foxes Sunday 22nd March 1:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about Miroirs No. 3 Sunday 22nd March 4:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1
Read more about The Stranger Sunday 22nd March 6:30 PM
Alhambra Screen 1

Jodie Foster Retrospective

We could have filled an entire Festival with films in which Jodie Foster has appeared! Out of over 48 feature films we have chosen two from early in her career - both from 1976 but starkly contrasting in content and nature - alongside her most recent feature film, all demonstrating the star quality and versatility that has marked her five-decade career.

Read more about Bugsy Malone Saturday 21st March 1:30 PM
Rheged
Read more about Taxi Driver Saturday 21st March 4:00 PM
Theatre By The Lake
Read more about A Private Life Sunday 22nd March 9:00 PM
Alhambra Screen 1

KFF @ Rheged

Our exciting 2026 programme - KFF @ Rheged - showcases hand-picked films in an immersive experience on this massive 60 ft screen.

Read more about The Shepherd And The Bear Saturday 21st March 4:00 PM
Rheged
Read more about All And Nothing Saturday 21st March 6:30 PM
Rheged
Read more about Terry Abraham Presents...
Sunday 22nd March 11:00 AM
Rheged
Read more about The North Sunday 22nd March 2:00 PM
Rheged
Read more about Sirāt Sunday 22nd March 5:00 PM
Rheged

Family Day - Part of KFF @ Rheged

We're thrilled to host the Family Day at Rheged this Festival. Two wonderful family films and a creative workshop for youngsters (tbc) provide something for all ages.

Read more about Kangaroo Saturday 21st March 11:00 AM
Rheged
Read more about Bugsy Malone Saturday 21st March 1:30 PM
Rheged

Carlisle College Student Choices

From a film shockingly overlooked in the UK, to a controversial critique of social media addiction, from a family-friendly entertainment to a modern masterpiece, Carlisle College film students have chosen the work of five vibrant US filmmakers as their contribution to this year's Festival.

Read more about Speed Racer Saturday 21st March 10:30 AM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about There Will Be Blood Saturday 21st March 1:00 PM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about Waves Saturday 21st March 4:00 PM
Studio (TBTL)
Read more about Spree Saturday 21st March 7:00 PM
Studio (TBTL)

Keswick Film Festival is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.



Film Hub North
BFI Film Audience Network

All programme and film details are correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.