From the small to the big screen, here are your June on-screen essentials
Read our accompanying interview with writer, producer and PhD student Award Farah here.
Memoria
Tilda Swinton fans won’t want to miss this majestic, Jury Prize-winning meditation on sleep and memory.
Where to Watch: Digital platforms | When: 20 June
Irma Vep
Alicia Vikander leads the cast in this miniseries remake, itself about the remake of French classic Les Vampires.
Where to Watch: Sky or Now | When: 6 June
Elvis
The director’s first film in nine years, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic is a bold portrayal which climbs to Shakespearean heights. It stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.
Where to Watch: The Light Cinema | When: 24 June
Men
Featuring adored actors Jessie Buckley and Paapa Essiedu, a shape-shifting Rory Kinnear and a terrifying number of apples, Alex Garland’s new horror dissects a woman’s psyche.
Where to Watch: The Light Cinema | When: 3 June
Physical, Season 2
Rose Byrne’s hit 80s housewife drama returns this month to stretch and flex once again, with Sheila Rubin facing new dilemmas and some fresh competition.
Where to Watch: Apple TV+ | When: 3 June
Bergman Island
An internationally co-produced study of love, art and womanhood from Mia Hansen-Løve, expect a standout performance from Mia Wasikowska.
Where to Watch: Selected cinemas | When: 3 June
Picturehouse Picks
Cambridge’s arts cinema selects screenings not to be missed this month
Jurassic World Dominion
For fans of all in the Jurassic sphere, the sixth instalment of the franchise is a must-watch to put on your radar. Completing the Jurassic World trilogy, it follows on from the calamitous Lockwood Estate incident.
Screenings from 10 June
Culture Shock & Gaspar Noé Presents: Sunset Boulevard
Continuing Gaspar Noé’s season at the Picturehouse, the director presents Gloria Swanson’s classic ink-black comedy noir about a silent film star.
8.30pm, 13 June
After Life (1999)
A Japanese cinematic gem, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s breakthrough feature questions the gap between life and death. The film achieved worldwide acclaim for its universality and fine-tuned portrayals of memory and empathy.
1pm, 21 June
George Michael Freedom Uncut
Narrated by the late musician himself, this documentary on the life of George Michael wrestles with his public and private self, with the likes of Sir Elton John, Tracey Emin and Liam Gallagher paying tribute.
8.30pm, 22 June
Check out last month’s On The Box suggestions here.