Meditation on the sacred, martyrdom and death is prevalent in The Sacred Made Real. From around the world, the films in this season reflect upon elements of religious belief and dedication, looking at the conflicts that arise from politics and communities, the internal anguish aroused by sexuality, and betrayal by those most trusted.

A short film will be shown before each feature – discover rarely seen classics and new work in film animation.

Saturday 26 September, 2.30pm
Mother Joan of the Angels (Matka Joanna od aniolów)
Jerzy Kawalerowicz, 1961

Saturday 3 October, 2.30pm
Through the Glass Darkly (Såsom i en spegel)
Ingmar Bergman, 1961

Saturday 10 October, 2.30pm
Jesus of Montreal (Jésus de Montréal)
Denys Arcand, 1989

Saturday 17 October, 2.30pm
Viridiana
Luis Buñuel, 1961

Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm
Winter Light (Nattvardsgästerna)
Ingmar Bergman, 1962

Saturday 31 October, 2.30pm
Simon of the Desert (Simón del desierto)
Luis Buñuel, 1965

Saturday 7 November, 2.30pm
Son of Man
Mark Dornford-May, 2006

Saturday 14 November, 2.30pm
The Trial of Joan of Arc (Procès de Jeanne d’Arc)
Robert Bresson, 1962

Image above: Detail of still from 'Simón del desierto' Video Mercury Films/Source credit BFI