# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at New House Art Space for our Pride Month screening of Cheryl Duyne's, New Queer Cinema film, The Watermelon Woman(1996)!!About this EventFemme Films presents... The Watermelon Woman (1996)Join us for an event at New House Art Space!Femme Films is a volunteer run community cinema based in the Woking/Guildford area that aims to champion female-led films that go often overlooked in mainstream cinemas.Cheryl Dunye’s staple of New Queer Cinema is credited as the first feature film written and directed by a black lesbian. The Watermelon Woman stars Dunye, playing a version of herself who works in a video store while searching for a forgotten black actress from the 30s credited only as “The Watermelon Woman”.The Watermelon Woman is a bold film that mixes fiction and documentary to tell a story about identity, race, and queer history. Cheryl Dunye’s debut is a witty and reflective masterpiece that blends humor with sharp social commentary as she searches for the untold stories of black lesbians in film history.What begins as a DIY documentary project slowly becomes something richer: a meditation on who gets remembered, who gets erased, and who has the power to tell stories. Dunye places herself at the centre, not as an authority, but as a participant who is curious, flawed, funny, and openly subjective. The film understands that objectivity has often been the tool of erasure, not truth.The lo-fi, DIY aesthetic adds authenticity to charm, and Dunye’s performance as both director and lead gives the movie a strong, intimate voice. There’s joy here too, friendships unfold with lived-in ease, romance is awkward and sincere, and the film’s low-budget aesthetic becomes a strength rather than a limitation allowing the story to feel both handmade and alive.Cheryl Dunye doesn’t just tell a story, she reconstructs history, questions archives, and inserts herself into a cinematic lineage that never made space for her. It’s funny, intimate, political, and deeply personal all at once. By the time the film ends, you realize you’ve watched something both historically vital and delightfully enchanting. The Watermelon Woman is a film about looking back in order to create a future archive where people like Dunye are impossible to erase.Even decades later, it feels fresh. Not just because of its themes, but because of its voice: playful, sharp, and unapologetically queer.(written by the wonderful Sofia Bartels)Doors will be open from 6:30pm with an introduction and short film (student film La Noche by Tatiana Delclaux) starting from 7pm with the feature film aiming to start by 7:30 the latest. Feel free to stick around and chat after the film finishes and share your thoughts!!Light refreshments will be available. The paid Cafe will be open before the film to grab whatever drinks you want. Popcorn and sweets however will be available for free upon arrival!Make sure to follow us on Instagram- @Femmefilmscinema , for more updates!! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/guildford/the-watermelon-woman-1996-film-screening/100001991695562041 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, sports, health-wellness, theatre, meditation, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 15+ - door_time: 2026-07-10T17:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8.83, max: 8.83, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Guildford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House - **lat**: 51.2369839 - **long**: -0.5781615 - **full address**: New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House, Bedford Road, Guildford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a2f1630ef3f57edf7a95eee6e4b7c62061d36c721e21f1e26331b20b4c44219d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151517-gmir.jpg?v=1782826506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! being held? - **A:** The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at New House Arts Space & Fridas Coffee House, Bedford Road, Guildford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening!? - **A:** The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! is strictly for guests aged 15 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 15 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening!? - **A:** The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! is organized by Femme Films. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Watermelon Woman (1996) Film Screening! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Guildford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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