RIO FOREVER: APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
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Fri 29 May
20:30 Book Now RF
RIO FOREVER: APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR WITH DESIREE AKHAVAN AND CORRINA ANTROBUS
One of the most vital and entertaining queer films of the century so far, writer-director-actor Desiree Akhavan’s 2014 debut Appropriate Behaviour screens as part of our ongoing Rio Forever celebrations - and we’re thrilled to welcome Akhavan to the Rio to discuss the film in person.
Inspired by events from her own life without being strictly autobiographical, Appropriate Behaviour plays with the familiar conventions of the New York romcom to tell the story of Shirin, a bisexual woman of Iranian descent who, after the breakdown of a relationship, moves into a shared flat and takes a job teaching filmmaking to the children of privileged Brooklynites. Witty, insightful and deeply heartfelt, the film bears comparison with the likes of Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (not to mention Fleabag), but with a uniquely intimate and quietly radical twist.
It’s our honour to welcome Desiree Akhavan to discuss the film on stage, in conversation with local film writer and Rio board member Corrina Antrobus, author of the wonderful I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist.
RIO FOREVER:
At The Rio, we’re proud to be the UK’s longest-running cinema - a place where films have been screened, shared and loved since 1909. In 2026, we mark 50 years of being run by and for our community, and we’re celebrating with a 6 month-long programme we’re calling RIO FOREVER. Launching in April 2026, RIO FOREVER honours the Rio as a living part of Hackney’s cultural and social history.
We’ll be showcasing what the Rio does best: bold, eclectic programming; archival gems; and gatherings that bring people together. Throughout the year, we’re inviting filmmakers, artists and cultural agitators to dive into our archive of 50 years of cinema programming and choose a title to reintroduce to the public. Each headline screening will act as a fundraiser to help maintain our beautiful, historic building and ensure the Rio remains an inclusive, vibrant, community-run space for generations to come.
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RIO FOREVER: APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: (15)
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Fri 29 May
20:30 Book Now RF
