Rip It Up - Out Loud
As part of the 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season Rip It Up, CFF presents Out Loud, a curated programme of three British films where coming-of-age is an act of rebellion. Taking cues from the rebels who defined our music, sports, and lifestyles, we spotlight three of Britain’s most cherished films, reappraised as era-defining classics. South Asian girls, working-class Mancunians, and Black British teenagers tell their own stories in a triptych to inspire audiences young and old.
Rocks
When her mother disappears, 15-year-old Rocks hides the truth to keep herself and her little brother out of care. A moving celebration of girlhood and friendship.
Bend It Like Beckham
Football-mad Jess dreams of playing professionally. Secretly joining a women’s team, she finds friendship and the courage to challenge her family’s expectations.
24 Hour Party People
Steve Coogan’s Tony Wilson presides over Manchester’s musical chaos, from Factory Records to the Haçienda. Michael Winterbottom celebrates the DIY spirit.