Tom Hunter will be screening his Serpentine Gallery commissioned film ‘A Palace For Us’ with ‘Estate: A Reverie’ by Andrea Luka Zimmerman for Hackney History Month, followed by an in conversation with both directors.
6.15pm Tuesday 6th of May 2025
Join us for a special double bill screening at the Hackney History Festival, featuring Estate, A Reverie followed by A Palace for Us, two powerful films exploring the themes of urban regeneration, community, and displacement in Hackney.
After the screenings, stay for an ‘In Conversation’ with the directors of the films (Andrea Luka Zimmerman & Tom Hunter), offering insights into the stories behind the films and the impact of regeneration on local communities.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking evening of cinema and conversation!
Estate, a Reverie (83mins/2015) tracks the passing of the Haggerston Estate in Hackney, London and the utopian promise of social housing it offered, with an unruly celebration of extraordinary everyday humanity. Filmed over seven years, the film reveals and celebrates the resilience of residents who are profoundly overlooked by media representations and wider social responses.
A Palace For Us (26mins/2010) follows the older residents who grew up in east London and have lived on the Woodberry Down estate in Hackney since it opened.
Director:
Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Tom Hunter
The Castle Cinema
First floor, 64-66 Brooksby’s Walk
Hackney, London E9 6DA
