Close-Up Cinema

Consisting of a 40-seat theatre, a library that runs to over 26,000 titles, and a cafe-bar where you can access the collection of films and books, Close-Up is the most comprehensive independent film resource in London. The programming showcases films that helped shape the art of cinema and there are regular events featuring filmmakers presenting their works. The extensive library includes early cinema, classics, world cinema, documentaries, experimental films and rare films exclusive to Close-Up. The book collection is just as impressive, covering film theory, criticism, history, biography and periodicals, with film journal Vertigo available on the online archive.