FACT spreads the love with Valentine’s Weekend pop-up cinema 

FACT is spreading the love with a special Valentine’s Weekend of cinema at Ullet Road Church in Sefton Park. 

Cinema in the City, by FACT Liverpool, is a pop-up film experience featuring a selection of romantic and thought-provoking films inspired by the wedding tradition of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’.

Lewis Eyles, film & events officer at FACT, says: “Since 2021, FACT’s pop-up cinema experience has brought the best of film to unexpected and unique locations across the Liverpool City Region.

“This weekend marks the 12th edition of Cinema in the City, and this time we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day. 

“Our pop-up will take place at the beautiful Ullet Road Church—a fitting venue, as it has a remarkable history and was the first place of worship in the UK to register a same-sex civil partnership.”

He adds: “For this edition, we’ll be screening four films which go beyond the conventional love story. They are thrilling and thought-provoking, capturing the rich and complex landscapes of love.”

The films start on Valentine’s Day itself, Friday, February 14, with the cult classic Harold and Maude which starts at 7pm.

Harold and Maude – certificate 15 – explores an unconventional romance between a death-obsessed young man and a vibrant 79-year-old woman, challenging societal norms with its darkly comedic tale of unexpected connection.

Other films to be shown are:

* Bones and All (18) on Saturday, February 15 at 3pm

Adapted from Camille DeAngelis’ acclaimed novel, it stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell in a haunting love story that blends romance with a psychological thriller. 

* Solo – Saturday, February 15: 7pm

A chance to see this ahead of its release, FACT’s exclusive preview of SOLO tells the story of Simon, a rising star of Montreal’s drag queen scene dealing with two impossible loves, a passionate yet destructive romance, and a difficult relationship with his mother who’s just returned after a 15-year absence. 

* The Blue Caftan (12) on Sunday, February 16: 7pm

Completing the weekend, The Blue Caftan offers a nuanced Moroccan love story about a master tailor, his wife, and a young apprentice, delicately exploring themes of love, acceptance, and hidden desires. The film has never been shown before in Liverpool.

Each screening will begin with a short film by a local filmmaker, showcasing the best emerging talent from the North West.

And there’ll be food and drink. Family-run Dove and Olive will run the bar throughout the weekend and Scottabocca Pizza will serve freshly-fired slices on Friday (more food offerings have yet to be announced).

Tickets are £8-10, available from FACT Liverpool here.

Your guide to Valentine’s Day in Liverpool 2025 here.