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Conic @conic.film · 8m

The official UK & Ireland poster for DRAGONFLY.

Starring Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn and Jason Watkins. A powerful return to cinema from London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams.

In cinemas from 7 November.

conic.film/dragonfly

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Conic @conic.film · 17h

The next week of ELLIS PARK screenings, showing from tomorrow.

“This is original, inventive and hugely refreshing.” – ★★★★ The Times

“A thoughtful and almost mystical rumination on life, art and the places where they connect.” – ★★★★ Radio Times

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Light House Cinema @lighthousecinema.bsky.social · 8d

"A film whose depth of honesty keeps it feeling refreshingly human." RogerEbert.com

SOULEYMANE'S STORY screens at Light House from October 17

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Conic @conic.film · 1d

Warren Ellis in @thewiremagazine.bsky.social 🎻

ELLIS PARK is screening in UK & Irish cinemas - visit conic.film/ellispark for more.

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feliru @feliru.bsky.social · Sep 5

Through its breathtaking cinematography and immersive storytelling, The Shepherd and The Bear is a modern folktale about tradition, community and humanity’s relationship with a vanishing natural world.

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‘The Shepherd And The Bear’ Added To Camden International Film Festival As Surprise Closing Night Film: “Unforgettable, Visually Stunning”

The Camden International Film Festival announced the surprise addition of 'The Shepherd and The Bear' as the event's closing night film.

deadline.com

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Conic @conic.film · 3d

We'll be bringing THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR to UK & Irish cinemas next year.
www.screendaily.com/news/idfa-ti...

IDFA title ‘The Shepherd And The Bear’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution

EXCLUSIVE: Film follows an ageing shepherd struggling to find a successor.

www.screendaily.com

Conic @conic.film · 3d

‘Palestine has gained a talent’: Hany Abu Assad on To a Land Unknown
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Palestinian film-makers on their favorite Palestinian movies: ‘I felt like I was watching my own story’

Mo Amer, Cherien Dabis, Basel Adra and others’ picks show Palestine’s rich, yet overlooked tradition of cinema

www.theguardian.com

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Conic @conic.film · 4d

Warren Ellis' 'Letter to my Young Self' via @bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/culture/musi...

Bad Seed Warren Ellis: 'Painful things make you a better version of yourself'

Warren Ellis has played on some of the world's most prestigious stages but has found peace on a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra.

www.bigissue.com

Conic @conic.film · 13d

ELLIS PARK is in cinemas now.

Q&A screenings tonight at Rio Cinema and tomorrow at Duke of York’s (hosted by Scared to Dance)🍃

25% of all ticket sales from these screenings go to Ellis Park Sumatra

“Stunning” – Far Out Magazine

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The Movie Wingman @themoviewingman.bsky.social · 17d

In today's edition of The Movie Wingman, we're talking to the brilliant Australian director Justin Kurzel about his first documentary, Ellis Park, which takes a walk on the wild side with composer/musician Warren Ellis

@conic.film

TMW #90: Justin Kurzel interview

Plus, a Leonardo DiCaprio quiz!

themoviewingman.substack.com

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Conic @conic.film · 22d

A Q&A with Warren Ellis in @observeruk.bsky.social

ELLIS PARK is in cinemas from 26 September, with previews at BFI Southbank tomorrow and a Q&A with Warren Ellis at @wshed.bsky.social on Sunday 🎻
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...

Warren Ellis: ‘I almost got killed by a falling coconut’

Nick Cave’s chief collaborator – and sartorial twin – in the Bad Seeds has found fresh purpose at an Indonesian animal sanctuary

observer.co.uk

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Conic @conic.film · 23d

'Warren Ellis on making “life-changing” documentary ‘Ellis Park’ about his new animal sanctuary' via NME
www.nme.com/news/film/wa...

Warren Ellis on making “life-changing” documentary ‘Ellis Park’

An emotional first visit to the Indonesian animal sanctuary he co-founded

www.nme.com

Conic @conic.film · 24d

A portion of ticket sales from all these screenings will be donated to @ellispark.bsky.social

Find tickets and more information at conic.film/ellispark

Conic @conic.film · 24d

ELLIS PARK Q&As with Warren Ellis start this Sunday at @wshed.bsky.social 🎻

Fri 26 Sept @riocinema.bsky.social
Sat 27 Sept at Duke of York's (hosted by Scared To Dance)
Thurs 2 Oct at Picturehouse Central (hosted by Scared To Dance)

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Watershed @wshed.bsky.social · 27d

Ellis Park offers a deeply personal insight into multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composer Warren Ellis's passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra.

Previewing Sun 21 Sept 17:00 with a Q&A with Warren Ellis. www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1354...

Ellis Park

This fly-on-the-wall documentary offers a deeply personal insight into multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composer Warren Ellis's passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra.

www.watershed.co.uk

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Kermode and Mayo's Take @kermodeandmayo.bsky.social · 26d

🎸 The wait is over for SPINAL TAP II...
...But is it funny? 😬

Mark's been biting his nails over this one—check out the latest Take for his verdict 🎬

+ More reviews and special guest Warren Ellis on ELLIS PARK 🤩

🎧 Listen ➡️ pod.fo/e/328f17

📺 FULL SHOW on YouTube ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWkS...

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Kermode and Mayo's Take @kermodeandmayo.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 !New Take out now! 🚨

And in it we have the actual IRL Warren Ellis 🤩

He shows off is incredible threads and talks ELLIS PARK 🐒

+ Reviews of...
🎸 SPINAL TAP II
🎩 DOWNTON ABBEY
🚶‍♂️ THE LONG WALK

🎧 Listen ➡️ pod.fo/e/328f17

+ Watch the FULL SHOW on YouTube 📺
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWkS...

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Conic @conic.film · 27d

Warren Ellis discusses ELLIS PARK on Kermode and Mayo's Take 🎻

In cinemas from 26 September.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h_2...

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo Interview Warren Ellis

YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take

www.youtube.com

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Bertha DocHouse @berthadochouse.bsky.social · Sep 8

Warren Ellis balances a brilliant music career with wildlife conservation. In Sumatra, he co-founded a sanctuary with Femke den Haas, whose team rescues trafficked animals. This documentary reveals Ellis’s personal journey and the sanctuary’s inspiring impact.

Ellis Park shows 28 Sep. bit.ly/EP-bdh

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Conic @conic.film · Sep 8

PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH is in cinemas now.

Visit conic.film/bath to find a screening 🛁

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Conic @conic.film · Sep 8

GOOD ONE ranked in top films of the year lists including Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Vogue, Dazed, and IndieWire.

Visit conic.film/goodone for viewing links 📺

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Boom @boomuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Now in UK cinemas, Paul and Paulette Take a Bath. Some outstanding performances from its young cast elevates this boy-meets-girl in Paris tale, to something rather special.
Review: boomuk.net/paul-and-paulette-take-a-bath.html
#PaulAndPauletteTakeABath

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Conic @conic.film · Sep 5

PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH is out now 🛁

Join director Jethro Massey at The Little Theatre for an opening night Q&A screening 🫧

Visit conic.film/bath for future screenings

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Anton Bitel @antbit.projectedfigures.com · Sep 5

"an evolving friendship (with benefits) in le gai Paris is inflected with the weight of history": Jethro Massey’s sophisticated sort-of romantic comedy PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH (2024) is in UK cinemas from today, via @conic.film. Recommended.
projectedfigures.com/2025/09/04/p...

Paul & Paulette Take a Bath (2024) - Projected Figures

In Jethro Massey's PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH, an evolving friendship (with benefits) in le gai Paris is inflected with the weight of history

projectedfigures.com

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Anton Bitel @antbit.projectedfigures.com · Sep 4

"an evolving friendship (with benefits) in le gai Paris is inflected with the weight of history": Jethro Massey’s sophisticated sort-of romantic comedy PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH (2024) is in UK cinemas from tomorrow. Recommended.
projectedfigures.com/2025/09/04/p...

Paul & Paulette Take a Bath (2024) - Projected Figures

In Jethro Massey's PAUL & PAULETTE TAKE A BATH, an evolving friendship (with benefits) in le gai Paris is inflected with the weight of history

projectedfigures.com

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