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February is here, which means a fresh rundown of where to see London on screen this month, and what is currently filming in the capital.
Hamlet is in cinemas from Friday 6 February, with Riz Ahmed leading a contemporary reimagining set in modern London. Directed by Aneil Karia, the film reframes Shakespeare’s tragedy through the lens of a British South Asian family, where grief, power, loyalty and public image collide, with a cast including Joe Alwyn and Timothy Spall, and it was shot in London
Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, brings a bold new take on Emily Brontë’s gothic romance, following the volatile bond between Cathy and Heathcliff and the damage it leaves in its wake. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the production included London-based stage work and is released on 13 February.
The Moment, the A24 release led by Charli xcx, is framed as a sharp, self-aware mockumentary that follows a pop star navigating the pressure of success and the machinery around her as she gears up for a major tour moment. Principal photography began in London, with filming reported across multiple parts of the city, and the cast includes Rosanna Arquette and Alexander Skarsgård, ahead of its release on 20 February.
Wasteman, directed by Cal McMau, is the opening gala film for PictureEast Film Festival, sponsored by Film London, and follows Taylor as his hopes of parole and a fresh start are thrown into jeopardy when a new relationship inside threatens to pull him back into violence. Starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, it included some London location days alongside primarily stage-based production in Enfield, and reaches UK cinemas on 20 February.