September 3, 2025

The Fighting Spirit Film Festival is back for its 10th year, and it’s bringing a serious dose of martial arts and action movies to the Hackney Picturehouse. From September 13-14, you can catch a mix of new releases, indie projects, and some iconic throwbacks. If you’re a fan of action, this is one you won't want to miss.Fighting Spirit Film Fest marks 10 years with 34 shorts, 6 features & classics like Blade, Sept 12–14 at Hackney Picturehouse
Film & TV
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