Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu (Wolf Children, Mirai) take the story of Beauty and the Beast from 18th century France to the half-virtual 21st century world in this dazzling feature, greeted with huge acclaim at its Cannes premiere last summer – and at its best on the big screen.

Suzu lives in the shadow of grief. At once devastated and resentful, the 17-year-old high school student still mourns the death of her mother many years after the tragedy that killed her. But when Suzu logs on to U, the so-called ‘ultimate virtual community’, she becomes someone else: Belle, a gifted and confident singer. And together with a mysterious Dragon, a fellow resident of the U, she sets out on a journey to discover, and become, who she truly is. 

Tuesday matinees: £6, £3 Green/Blue Members

Weekday matinees: £8 Full, £6 Concessions, £4 Green/Blue Members