Pupil Premiere: Christmas Karma

Christmas Karma
Screening
Christmas Karma

Event Date

Thu 13 Nov 2025

Event Time

11:00 - 13:00

Location

Movie House Belfast Cityside, City Side Retail Park, 100 - 150 York Street, Belfast, Antrim, BT15 1WA, Northern Ireland

Unclassified

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

8–16

Curriculum Subject/s

  • English
  • English Literature
  • Literacy
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • PSHE Education

Charles Dickens's classic A Christmas Carol is reimagined through a modern lens in this vibrant musical infused with themes of identity and inclusion, set in contemporary London. The story follows Mr. Sood, a wealthy, British Asian businessman who scorns generosity and exploits his staff on zero-hour contracts. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three spirits who guide him first through his past as a refugee, then to open his eyes to his present and the damage being caused by his disdain for those around him, and finally to look upon a bleak future shaped by his selfishness. Through these encounters, Sood confronts prejudice, lost love, and the consequences of his choices, ultimately rediscovering empathy and the joy of giving, with a little bit of encouragement along the way from a jolly London cab driver. With a rich, multicultural soundtrack blending gospel, bhangra, rap, and pop, the film celebrates Britain's diverse communities and the spirit of the season.

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Film title

Christmas Karma


Synopsis

Charles Dickens’s classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ is reimagined through a modern lens in this vibrant musical infused with themes of identity and inclusion, set in contemporary London. The story follows Mr. Sood, a wealthy, British Asian businessman who scorns generosity and exploits his staff on zero-hour contracts. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three spirits who guide him first through his past as a refugee, then to open his eyes to his present and the damage being caused by his disdain for those around him, and finally to look upon a bleak future shaped by his selfishness. Through these encounters, Sood confronts prejudice, lost love, and the consequences of his choices, ultimately rediscovering empathy and the joy of giving, with a little bit of encouragement along the way from a jolly London cab driver. With a rich, multicultural soundtrack blending gospel, bhangra, rap, and pop, the film celebrates Britain’s diverse communities and the spirit of the season.

Director/s

Gurinder Chadha

Year

2025

Country of Production

United Kingdom / USA

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Musicals

Language

English

Duration

100 minutes

Venue name

Movie House Belfast Cityside

Address

City Side Retail Park ,
Belfast,
Antrim,
BT15 1WA

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