Part of our New Programmer's Scheme, Lei-Lei Cinema screens PiCNiC. 

Three young patients escape from a mental institution and embark on a surreal journey along a forbidden wall, searching for freedom and meaning at the edge of the world. Blending dreamlike imagery, haunting music, and raw emotion, this is a cult classic of Japanese cinema rarely seen on the big screen.

Drected by acclaimed filmmaker Shunji Iwai (All About Lily Chou-Chou, Hana and Alice), PiCNiC combines stunning cinematography, a hypnotic score by Takeshi Kobayashi, and an unforgettable performance by singer-actress Chara.

 This will be its first-ever screening in Leeds!

This screening is part of the Scalarama Leeds 2025 Film Festival, a DIY celebration of pop-up cinema and independent film exhibition.