Open Film Society
Films are screened in the Berrill Theatre, Open University campus, Milton Keynes. The OFS shows about thirty films from around the world each season, which runs from Autumn through to Spring. All films are chosen on merit from suggestions by the Society’s members. Membership is open to anyone over the age of 16.
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Screenings
Upcoming
The Last Dance
18th Feb 2026 at 18:30
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Dominic, a Hong Kong wedding planner unexpectedly becomes a funeral director after inheriting his girlfriend’s uncle’s business. As the film turns from comedy to melodrama, Dominic must convince his new business partner that he has more than commercially attractive flashy tricks.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/last-dance/
Location
Open Film Society, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Booking Link
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Four Mothers
25th Feb 2026 at 18:30
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James McArdle plays Edward, a first-time author hoping to undertake a book tour in the USA, but needing to look after his elderly, infirm mother (Fionnula Flanagan) in Ireland. His indecision ends when three friends all depart for a Pride festival in Spain, but not before delivering their elderly and eccentric mothers for Edward to look after while they are away! Much amusement and self-discovery ensue for all concerned.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/four-mothers/
Location
Open Film Society, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Booking Link
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The Girl with the Needle
4th Mar 2026 at 18:30
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Set in bleak, post-WWI Copenhagen, Karoline, a vulnerable young woman is drawn into an underground adoption agency. Shot in black-and-white, the film’s stark visuals amplify its intensity. Vic Carmen Sonne delivers a compelling performance as Karoline, who faces unemployment, abandonment, and pregnancy.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/girl-with-needle/
Location
Open Film Society, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Booking Link
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Misericordia
11th Mar 2026 at 18:30
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Jeremie returns to his hometown of Saint Martial to attend his former boss's funeral. He stays for a few days with the widow, Martine. This angers her son Vincent, causing a fight, which ends with Jeremie killing Vincent. An alibi is provided by the village priest, in exchange for affection.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/misericordia/
Location
Open Film Society, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Booking Link
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Next Sohee
18th Mar 2026 at 18:30
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High-school student Sohee starts work at a call centre but soon finds it is controlling her life. Inspired by a news story about a student who killed herself while on a work placement, this is a beautiful yet bleak film. The second half revisits the events of the first through the eyes of the detective Yu-jin (noted Korean actress Donna Bae).
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/next-sohee/
Location
Open Film Society, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Booking Link
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Archive
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
28-01-2026 at 18:30
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A funny but sentimental drama about the relationships between a well-off grandmother who has cancer and her grandchildren. Lazy grandson, M, sees an opportunity to ingratiate himself by becoming ‘the carer’ thus inheriting the house in due course. From a frosty start, a deeper understanding develops.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/how-to-make-millions/
Location
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Radical
04-02-2026 at 18:30
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A drama about how a teacher in Mexico adopts radical new methods to try to unlock the potential of the students in a struggling school. His attempts to help one student who shows signs of exceptional ability provide a strong central storyline. Familiar territory certainly, but very well done with superb performances all round.
Additional Info
https://openfilmsociety.co.uk/radical/
Location
Radical, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Girls Will Be Girls
11-02-2026 at 18:30
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Girls Will Be Girls, Open Film Society, The Open University, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA