A young man with messy black hair and wearing dark clothes and a choker necklace with a diamond pattern sits on a bench in a wooded area. Next to him, leaning on his left arm, sits an older middle aged woman with chestnut coloured hair holding a cigarette. She has her bare feet up on the bench and is wearing blue jeans, a pale blouse and a brown scarf.

Sunday Bloody Sunday

About Sunday Bloody Sunday

Sunday Bloody Sunday depicts the romantic lives of a middle-aged doctor and a prickly 30 something divorcée - played by Peter Finch and Glenda Jackson - who are both sleeping with the same young artist (Murray Head). 

A revelation in its day, this may be the 1970s’ most intelligent film about the complexities of romantic relationships. The runaway success of Midnight Cowboy gave Schlesinger the freedom to make any film he wanted; the result was his greatest masterpiece.  Penelope Gilliatt's melancholy drama of a polyamorous relationship is told with unrivalled depth and understanding for its characters, not least Peter Finch's gay Jewish doctor.

The Consummate Professional: John Schlesinger at 100 is a UK-wide retrospective curated by Marc David Jacobs and Claire Nicolas, taking place from February to July 2026.

Please note that instead of adverts and trailers, this screening will be preceded by Schlesinger’s 1961 short Terminus (33 mins), capturing the daily rhythms of Waterloo station. 
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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