Labia Theatre
cinemaIndependent cinema in Cape Town's Gardens neighbourhood, one of the city's oldest independent movie theatres (opened 1949) known for arthouse and foreign‑language programming. The venue has multiple screens and facilities including a bar and terrace.
Upcoming Events (41)
Albie: A Strange Alchemy
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens Albie: A Strange Alchemy at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thought-provoking documentary blending intimate storytelling with complex themes, presented in the venue’s classic cinema setting.
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story
Screening of Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This revealing documentary traces the life, courage, and literary craft of Irish author Edna O’Brien through interviews and archival footage, offering a thoughtful, cinema-led portrait in Cape Town.
This is Ballroom
A screening of the documentary This is Ballroom as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A timely portrait of ballroom culture and community, presented in a vibrant cinema setting. An engaging viewing for film lovers and festival-goers.
Encounters Documentary Screening
As part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, this screening at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town showcases a thought-provoking documentary. Expect intimate cinema, engaging storytelling, and festival atmosphere that appeals to film lovers.
Mothers of Chibok
Screening of the documentary Mothers of Chibok as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A powerful portrait of mothers affected by the Chibok abductions, exploring resilience, memory, and advocacy through intimate interviews and testimony.
Womxn: Working
Screening of Womxn: Working as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A compelling documentary examining women's work and representation.
Capturing Water
Screening of the documentary Capturing Water at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A compelling environmental story told on the festival’s Cape Town cinema stage.
Mr Nobody Against Putin
Screening of the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. An intimate, thought-provoking look at political narratives and personal impact, shown in Cape Town’s historic cinema for a global documentary audience.
The Shadow Scholars
Screening of the documentary The Shadow Scholars as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This engaging documentary screening offers insightful storytelling in a classic cinema setting during the festival.
Film screening at The Labia Theatre
Experience a film screening at The Labia Theatre on June 4, 2026, as part of the venue's daily program. The Labia Theatre in Cape Town is a renowned indie cinema offering a curated feature in a historic, intimate space.
Khartoum
Screening of the documentary Khartoum as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town on 2026-06-04. A thought-provoking documentary that invites reflection on its subject, showcased in a classic cinema setting.
The Thinking Game
Screening of The Thinking Game at Cape Town's iconic Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary presented in a classic cinema setting, offering insightful perspectives on its subject.
The Walk
Screening of The Walk as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This intimate indoor cinema screening offers audiences an insightful, cinematic look at contemporary documentary storytelling within a historic venue.
Where Zebus Speak French
Screening of the documentary Where Zebus Speak French as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thought-provoking exploration of language, culture, and storytelling, presented in a historic cinema known for independent film.
Between Fear and Forgetting Shorts Block
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, this screening block presents a curated lineup of documentary shorts titled 'Between Fear and Forgetting.' Held at The Labia Theatre, the program explores themes of memory and fear through intimate, cinematic storytelling.
Intercepted
Screening of Intercepted as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at Cape Town's The Labia Theatre. A thought-provoking documentary presented in an intimate cinema setting that spotlights timely issues and filmmaker insights.
Fragments of a Forgotten Land Shorts Block
Screening block of short documentaries titled 'Fragments of a Forgotten Land' as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A curated program of intimate, timely shorts exploring forgotten places, framed by Cape Town's historic cinema and festival atmosphere.
Anselm
Screening of the documentary Anselm at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary experience in a historic Cape Town venue that invites reflection on faith and uncertainty.
Put your soul on your hand and walk
Screening of the documentary Put your soul on your hand and walk as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. The film offers an intimate, thought-provoking portrait, presented within South Africa’s premier documentary festival.
Union
Screening of Union as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This thought-provoking documentary unfolds in a classic cinema setting, inviting audiences to engage with its subject within the festival’s bold international program.
More Than Meets the Eye Shorts Block
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens More Than Meets the Eye Shorts Block at The Labia Theatre. A curated collection of documentary shorts exploring perception and identity.
Yalla Parkour
Screening of Yalla Parkour as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary follows parkour practitioners and uses dynamic urban footage to explore culture, movement, and human stories.
Matabeleland
On June 4, 2026, Matabeleland is screened at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, offering a compelling look at southern African history. The documentary invites audiences to explore regional storytelling in a historic cinema.
Currents of Resilience Shorts Block
A curated screening block at Encounters Documentary Film Festival, presenting Currents of Resilience shorts. Hosted at the historic Labia Theatre, the program showcases concise, resilience-themed documentaries from emerging filmmakers.
Brief Tender Light
Screening of Brief Tender Light at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary night in Cape Town's historic cinema, showcasing intimate storytelling and cinematic craft. The program features immersive visuals and local storytelling.
And She Didn’t Die
Screening of And She Didn’t Die at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival in Cape Town. A thought-provoking documentary experience that invites discussion on its subject matter.
Normal To Me
Screening of the documentary Normal To Me at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, highlighting intimate storytelling in a historic Cape Town cinema.
Misty: The Erroll Garner Story
Screening of Misty: The Erroll Garner Story at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. The film chronicles the life and genius of jazz pianist Erroll Garner, celebrating his distinctive piano style and lasting influence.
Shifting Baselines
Screening of Shifting Baselines as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary probes how ecological baselines shift with changing ecosystems, combining rigorous science with moving storytelling and a cinematic experience in a historic venue.
In Her Name Shorts Block
Screening block of short documentaries from the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, featuring In Her Name Shorts at The Labia Theatre. An intimate program that spotlights bold, contemporary docs in a historic Cape Town venue.
The Brink of Dreams
A screening of The Brink of Dreams as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This thought-provoking documentary experience brings a slice of contemporary cinema to a historic Cape Town venue.
6 Kings and 6 Queens
Screening of the documentary 6 Kings and 6 Queens at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. The screening is part of a celebrated Cape Town festival and takes place in the historic cinema.
The Land’s Silent Witness Shorts Block
Screening block of The Land’s Silent Witness as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. This program spotlights short documentaries, offering audiences a diverse look at contemporary issues and storytelling through cinema.
Sam Nzima
Encounters Documentary Film Festival screens the film Sam Nzima at The Labia Theatre. This intimate documentary honors photographer Sam Nzima and his iconic images from South Africa’s struggle era, offering a cinematic glimpse into press history at a historic Cape Town venue.
How to Build a Library
Screening of the documentary How to Build a Library as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A thoughtful, visually engaging look at libraries, knowledge, and community spaces in Cape Town.
Death by Discrimination Shorts Block
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, Death by Discrimination Shorts Block screens at The Labia Theatre. A curated program of short films addressing discrimination, offering timely, thought-provoking cinema in Cape Town's historic venue.
Yintah
Screening of Yintah as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary screening offers an intimate, thought-provoking look into contemporary themes explored by the festival, with the venue known for its historic cinema charm.
Fitting In
Part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival, Fitting In screens at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A thoughtful documentary exploring belonging and identity through intimate interviews and candid moments, offering a penetrating look at contemporary social dynamics.
The Tree of Authenticity
Screening of The Tree of Authenticity as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at Cape Town's The Labia Theatre. The film investigates personal and social authenticity through intimate interviews and documentary storytelling. A thought-provoking pick for cinephiles and festival-goers alike.
Kabul Chaos
Screening of Kabul Chaos, a documentary featured at the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. The film offers intimate perspectives from Kabul, exploring everyday resilience amid conflict with compelling storytelling and global relevance.
Abo Zaabal 89
Join a screening of Abo Zaabal 89 at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This thought-provoking documentary uses intimate storytelling and a striking urban portrait to spark conversation about everyday life in a changing city.