Art Film 

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Cultural Cinema at Northlight

Northlight Arts Centre brings you culturally significant films from across the globe. Based in Chapeltown (LS7) Leeds, we screen independent artist documentaries, historic art cinema and films that explore creativity, culture and ideas.

Unlike commercial cinemas, our screenings are intimate, discussion led and rooted in the visual arts. We host a small number of selected screenings each year.

FAQ’s

  • No. Our screenings are open to anyone interested in art and culture

  • We curate approximately four culturally significant screenings each year

  • Yes. We serve coffee and refreshments and also have a licensed bar.

  • Yes. Visit our online box office or buy direct from this page below. Booking is essential so we can keep a track on numbers attending.

  • We have:

    • Free visitors car park

    • Street level entrance

    • Well serviced bus routes to and from Leeds city centre and Harrogate

    • Accessible toilets

JUN 16TH 

100 YEARS Of ULYSSES

A film celebrating Bloomsday - In collaboration with Irish Arts Foundation
Doors: 6.30pm | Screening Starts: 7.30pm

Live traditional Irish music on arrival. The film starts at 7.30pm and runs for about an hour, followed by more music from Des Hurley and friends until 10pm

Tickets: Pay As You Feel - Donations Welcome - Booking Essential

Join us at Northlight Arts Centre for a special evening of film, live music, and conversation as we screen 100 years of Ulysses to mark a century of the epic novel written by James Joyce. We proudly present this film in collaboration with the Irish Arts Foundation, whose work highlights the rich cultural contributions of Irish communities locally and beyond - aligning with our commitment to accessible cultural programming that brings people together through shared stories.

Film details

  • Title: 100 Years of Ulysses (2022)

  • Writers: Frank Callanan, Ruán Magan

  • Producer/Director: Ruán Magan

  • Music Composer: Natasa Paulberg

  • Narrator: Ann Skelly

  • Editor: Juangus Dinsmore

DOCUMENTARY  | ENGLISH |  60 MINS

About the Film

Created to mark the centenary of its publication, 100 Years of Ulysses explores the life of Joyce, the impact of his groundbreaking work, and its continuing relevance today. Featuring interviews with leading writers and scholars, rare archive material, newly commissioned artworks and an original score by Natasa Paulberg, the documentary offers an engaging introduction to one of the most celebrated and challenging books ever written.

Directed by Ruán Magan and devised by historian Frank Callanan, the film reveals how Ulysses continues to shape conversations about culture, identity and creativity a century after its publication.

Published in 1922, James Joyce’s Ulysses is widely regarded as one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century. Initially banned in Britain and America, it went on to transform modern literature and inspire generations of artists, writers and thinkers.

Why this event matters

Through our film screenings, we aim to share thoughtful, culturally significant films that open up space for conversation, connection and diverse voices.

Your attendance helps support our wider programme of creative workshops, exhibitions, and Pay-As-You-Feel community sessions.

What to expect on the day

  • Warm welcome in our gallery space

  • Film screening

  • Opportunity to stay afterwards for informal conversation

  • Café and bar open

Everyone is welcome: whether you come for the film, the story, or simply want to spend time in a thoughtful welcoming space with others.