The Arzner, a new cinema in Bermondsey Square, caters exclusively to LGBTQ+ films, offering a unique cultural space in London. Co-founders Piers Greenlees and Simon Burke aim to provide a judgment-free zone where the queer community can enjoy a diverse range of films, including cult classics and recent award-winning titles. Their vision expands upon the growing demand for dedicated queer spaces, as mainstream cinemas often overlook such films. With a complementary café bar, The Arzner seeks to blend entertainment with community engagement, challenging the norms of the film-viewing experience.
Mr Greenlees said the venue created a pressure-free environment for all: "You can come as you are, it's a judgement-free zone."
The cinema's programming consists of films related to LGBTQ+ experiences or made by queer individuals but are also "interesting films that will appeal to a much wider audience as well."
Mr Burke said he and Mr Greenlees have responded to a demand for more queer spaces - and audiences wanted to watch films not often shown in mainstream big screen cinemas.
In the words of the owners of a newly-opened cinema in south London: "We have a very niche offering, but a very dedicated audience."
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