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Title: Free Photoshoot Swap #2: Central London Walk šŸ“ø

Title: Free Photoshoot Swap #2: Central London Walk šŸ“ø

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM
From London Photos Swap : Free Portrait & Reel Sessions

Our second meetup! This time we’re heading into Central London. We’ll start at Old Street and walk south, stopping to shoot at spots along the way: think Barbican’s concrete and lines, the streets around St Paul’s, and over the Millennium Bridge towards the South Bank. The exact route will depend on light and the group’s vibe. šŸ“ Meet: Old Street Station šŸ•‘ Time: 2:00 PM ā± Duration: 2 hours, and we can stay longer if the vibe is good Before you come * Charge your camera or phone. * Wear an outfit you’d like to be shot in (bring a second one if you want variety). * Save a few reference shots of the looks you’re after. * Wear comfy shoes, as we’ll be walking. Running late or can’t find us? Drop a message in the event chat. See you there! šŸŽ¬

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"We, The Hated" (2026) is the Doc

"We, The Hated" (2026) is the Doc

Thu, Nov 12, 6:20 PM
From The DocHouse Documentary Meetup Group

A meetup to watch the new 2026 documentary collaboration with Sheffield Documentary Film Festival and the Dochouse, "We, the Hated", which follows the polarising protest group Just Stop Oil. Doc starts at 6.25pm Drinks & discussion following if we want to - Exmouth Market.

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Deep Impact (1998)

Deep Impact (1998)

Tue, Nov 3, 6:00 PM
From The Broo-kino's Film Club
3.4

Please meet on the ground floor of 184 Shepherds Bush Road just before 6pm and we will escort you to the 1st floor where our secret cinema is!

1 attendee
Secret Film Screening Series: Border as Method

Secret Film Screening Series: Border as Method

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM
From Left Culture Club: Events & Socials for a Radical Future
4.7

Join LCC for the first screening in **Border as Method**, a six-part series on borders, bordering, and borderlands. Taking up Mezzadra and Neilson's provocation that "the border has inscribed itself at the center of contemporary experience," the series asks us to think beyond the border as a line between two sovereign states. Across six films, we will encounter the border in multiple material and discursive forms. Each film in the series will build on questions raised by the last, followed by an open discussion. **The films themselves are secret.** We won’t publish the titles in advance, but guesses are welcome. Our first screening is a landmark 1970s film about Palestinian displacement and border crossings post-1948. Come for the mystery; stay for the discussion. Looking forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts. _ Please note, we are committed to making every one of our events welcoming and safe for everybody. Our spaces are non-partisan, but not apolitical. Racism, sexism, antisemitism, classism, forms of discrimination based on sexual preference or gender identity are not tolerated. If you are a victim of bigotry or harassment at any of our events, please raise this with an organiser, who will act appropriately. We broadly follow this code of conduct: [Anarchist Code of Conduct](https://anarchistcode.com/anarchist-code-of-conduct/view.php)

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Fatherland

Fatherland

Sat, Oct 24, 5:15 PM
From The Art House Cinema Meetup
4.6

"A highlight of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where Paweł Pawlikowski won the award for Best Director, *Fatherland* explores masterfully the themes of identity, family, love and guilt amid the turmoil and confusion of post-war Europe. *Fatherland* centres on the relationship between the Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika, a politically engaged writer, actress, and rally driver. In the summer of 1949, at the height of the Cold War, father and daughter embark on a challenging road trip in a black Buick across a Germany in ruins – from US dominated Frankfurt to Soviet controlled Weimar. Returning home after sixteen years of exile in the US, Thomas Mann has to face not only a divided fatherland, but also a deep fracture within his own family, as the towering figure of his son Klaus Mann, looms over everything he says and does." Timetable Meet and greet 18:15 Screening 18:30 Discussion + drinks Cine Lumiere cafe 20:00

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Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone

Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone

Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM
From Manhattan Mandarin's Free Mandarin - English Exchange Group
4.5

Improve your Mandarin and English while making new friends! Join [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.co.uk) at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone - appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/). All levels welcome - these are **very casual** meetups where you're welcome to mingle until finding suitable language partners Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward šŸ¤—šŸ¤—šŸ¤— You're welcome to try our HSK Classes in Marylebone: [https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses) or our Saturday online HSK classes: [https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses) For more information please contact Harry@ManhattanMandarin.com, 07767260207) Since 2012, with a team of over 200 native and non-native Mandarin teachers in the US and UK, [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.com) knows what makes for fun and engaging communication between English and Chinese speakers!

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup helps people find and join groups unified by shared interests, such as documentary enthusiasts, and attend related events in London.

Use Meetup to search for documentary film groups and screenings in London, tailored to your interests in arts and culture.

Yes, London has various groups on Meetup that organize film screenings, including documentaries, hosted at different venues across the city.

Create a Meetup account, search for documentary-related groups in London, review their activities, and join those that interest you.

Yes, many groups welcome suggestions from members. You can engage with the group by sharing your screening ideas to see if there's collective interest.

While some events may require a fee, many documentary screenings in London are free or have optional contributions. Check event details on Meetup.

No experience is required! Meetup welcomes anyone interested in documentaries, whether you're a seasoned film critic or just discovering your passion.

Documentary screenings often draw diverse audiences, including filmmakers, offering a chance to network and engage with creatives in the industry.

Screenings in London can be frequent, but they depend on group organizers. Regular participants often find multiple events happening monthly.

It depends on local availability and organizer schedules. Keep checking Meetup for the latest updates on documentary screenings in London.

Absolutely! Attending documentary screenings is an excellent way to meet new people with similar interests when new to London.

Many events are free, but some documentary screenings may charge a fee or ask for contributions, which are specified in event details.

Meetup is designed for individuals to join community activities. Solo attendees are welcome and often quickly find new friends.

Not all screenings include a discussion session. Check the event details on Meetup for information about post-screening activities.

Some events may offer virtual options depending on the group organizers' preference. Check Meetup listings for virtual event availability.