In the English countryside, a flock of sheep try to solve the mystery of who murdered their beloved shepherd, George. Richard Osman; that vicar who was in The Communards; anyone else whose book covers feature a nice cream background, black type and a singular colour. There have been so many “cosy crime” stories over the… The Sheep Detectives Read More
The Odyssey 4 stars
Odysseus’s ten-year journey to try to make it back home after the siege and sacking of Troy. The vainglorious Odysseus and his men turn tail and flee so often that as they legged it down the hill from the Cyclops’s cave I was half expecting him to shout “run away! run away!” while pursued by… The Odyssey Read More
225 Film Club 2025 directors: their films, in their own words
Watch the trailer for this year’s 225 Film Club festival now: The 225 Film Club festival takes place in NFT3 at the BFI: 6pm, Friday 5 December 2025. There are still a few tickets available. Get yours here. This year’s carefully curated programme of films tackle themes with grace combined with a gimlet eye, and… 225 Film Club 2025 directors: their films, in their own words Read More
Welcome to the 225 Film Club Official Selection 2025!
Created in 2018 by director Rita Osei to promote female excellence in film direction, 225 Film Club showcases excellent current narrative and documentary short film work by female and non-binary filmmakers, introduces directors and producers, and supports women in film. Celebrating its seventh edition, 225 Film Club is now a well-established fixture in the British… Welcome to the 225 Film Club Official Selection 2025! Read More
225 Film Club: the 2025 Longlist is here!
225 Film Club: Promoting Female Excellence In Direction Celebrating its seventh edition, the 225 Film Club is now a well-established fixture in the British filmmaker calendar. Created in 2018 by filmmaker Rita Osei, the 225 Film Club screens excellent current narrative and documentary short films by female and non-binary filmmakers, introduces directors and producers, and supports… 225 Film Club: the 2025 Longlist is here! Read More
Better Man 4.5 stars
The highs, lows and eventual triumph of singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, as portrayed by a chimp. Better Man certainly brings back musical memories, though rather than the nostalgia-fest one might expect they force us to face the uncomfortable truth: as the real Robbie Williams belted out Angels from the stage and thousands of us sang it… Better Man Read More
225 Film Club Official Selection, 2024 – reviews and BEST SHORT FILM winner
Last Thursday female filmmakers, their crews and stars, and industry professionals came together for the 225 Film Club’s Official Selection screening night, held once again at the BFI. The festival was hosted by director Rita Osei, who created, curates and produces the 225 Film Club, with the screening supported by BFI Inclusion. Showcasing a range… 225 Film Club Official Selection, 2024 – reviews and BEST SHORT FILM winner Read More
Welcome to the 225 Film Club Official Selection 2024!
Created in 2018 to promote female excellence in film direction, 225 Film Club showcases excellent current narrative and documentary short film work by female and non-binary filmmakers, introduces directors and producers, and supports women in film. Whittling the short films down from 225 Film Club’s already-impressive longlists each year is never an easy task. Celebrating… Welcome to the 225 Film Club Official Selection 2024! Read More