Susan is a photographer who spends most of her time snapping Bar Mitzvahs and babies while Anne is an aspiring writer who manages to get by. The best of friends until one of them gets a break and the other falls in love, these two women must learn how to be alone after sharing so much together. A timeless story of enduring friendship and the challenges of life. 

We're excited to have the chance to finally screen this truly forgotten gem from a 16mm print as part of Scalarama 2015. Long before the phenomenon of Girls (2012-) and Frances Ha (2012) Girlfriends explores the confusion and co-dependency of female friendships with a singular poignancy and humour that is distinctly rooted in its New York setting.  A favourite of Stanley Kubrick's who praised its sincerity and believable characterisation, the film was recently rediscovered when it was included in Lena Dunham’s "Hey Girlfriend" season of films at BAM, New York, in 2011.

"When I saw Girlfriends, it felt like the film had been made just for me" Greta Gerwig

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Girlfriends is the second feature of a Sunday double bill exploring female friendships on screen. The first film of the evening will be L'UNE CHANTE, L'AUTRE PAS. Tickets for the double bill are £8 / £6. An automatic discount will be applied at the checkout if buying online.

Screening as part of the Cube's Scalarama programme.

Female Trouble is a new regular night at the Cube celebrating non-conformist representations of women in cinema @femtrouble

_{Scalarama is a month long season of screenings taking place across the world at a wide range of venues, with all different types of exhibitors showcasing films from across the history of cinema  and from all parts of the world.} 

_{The Cube is a membership venue. Membership is £1 and lasts for life. Remember to bring your card! If coming for the first time membership is issued on the door.}

_{Doors open 30 mins before the advertised start time to allow time to buy or collect tickets}

_{All screenings are free for asylum seekers}