Babylon is a 1980 British drama film directed by Franco Rosso. Written by Franco Rosso and Martin Stellman (Quadrophenia), and shot by two-time Academy Award winner Chris Menges (The Killing Fields), Babylon is an incendiary portrait of racial tension and police brutality set in Brixton, London. The film, anchored by Dennis Bovell’s propulsive score, is partly based on Bovell’s false imprisonment for running a sound system, Sufferer’s Hi Fi, in the mid-70s.

Produced by Gavrik Losey and the National Film Finance Corporation, the film is regarded as a classic

Covid-19 precautions:

Whilst the Government is in the process of easing lockdown restrictions, it is important to remember that social distancing remains vital for limiting the spread of Covid-19. For that reason, you must keep a 1m distance from those around you who are not from the same household. There will be handsanitiser available at the point of entry and all toilet facilities are free to use.

FAQ’s

DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING BEFORE I ARRIVE?

Please check your tickets to make sure that they are for the correct date and time and that you have the correct number of tickets.

HOW DO I GET THERE?

Train | Chalk Farm (3 min walk), Camden Town (10 min walk), Camden Road (8min

walk)

Bus | 214 from Kings Cross, 24 from Victoria, 274 from the West End, 393 from East London

IS THERE PARKING?

There is no parking available. Public transport is advised

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Please arrive 15/20 minutes before the start time to check in.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Remember that the screening is open-air, so dress warmly and for the weather.

WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?

The screen is open-air and continues come rain or shine.

Remember to dress warmly and wear something waterproof if you are worried it might rain.

IS THERE FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE?

Yes, the market will be open as normal with various food and drink stalls to choose from.

CAN I BRING FOOD/DRINKS/ALCOHOL?

No food or drinks are allowed into the event area. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who we believe to be intoxicated. This is for your safety and the safety of others.

ARE THERE TOILETS AVAILABLE?

Yes, there are various public toilets located within the market. The closest are to the left of the entrance.