Circle Square is delighted to announce its first film screening.

In collaboration with The Phoenix Cinema and production company Manon et Jacob, we are proud to present a special screening of the multi award-winning “Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other,” a documentary that delves into the complex yet creatively rich relationship between Bronx-born photographer Joel Meyerowitz and British artist Maggie Barrett.

At its core, this beautiful and often humorous film addresses themes of life, death, and the search for meaning. It follows the journey of this ageing artist couple (Joel and Maggie), who, after experiencing an accident, confront the inevitability of impermanence and seek deep peace in their relationship while they still can.

Filmmakers Jacob Perlmutter and Manon Ouimet lived with Joel and Maggie during filming to see where the year would take them and the film. Through the experiences of the protagonists, they aim to spark conversations across generations, addressing relatable themes of ageing and defiance against it.

“excellent…a powerful insight into a life shared” The Guardian, Leslie Felperin

During this special event, there will be a Q&A session with Joel Meyerowitz, Maggie Barrett and the Filmmakers Jacob Perlmutter and Manon Ouimet, allowing you to ask any questions you have about the film and the making of it.

TICKET PRICE: £13 for Circle Square members / £15 for non-members.  To ensure your discount, please use the code “circle” at checkout.

Click here to reserve your seats. Circle Square members have priority access to tickets, so book now to secure the best seats.  If you have any questions, please email Anne-Marie.

About the Artists

Maggie Barrett

Maggie Barrett is a visual artist, writer, and musician. In a creative career spanning 45 years, she has had numerous solo and group shows of her visual work, most recently at the Huxley Parlour Gallery in London. She has written 4 novels, a collection of short stories and a play which she performed Off Broadway.

Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowitz is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions in museums and galleries around the world.  Celebrated as a pioneer of coloured street photography, he is a two-time Guggenheim Fellow, and one multiple awards.  He has published 53 books.

About the Filmmakers

Manon Ouimet

Manon Ouimet is a two-time BIFA nominated, multi award-winning, Arts Council England-supported photographer and filmmaker who has exhibited at the likes of the Saatchi Gallery and The Jewish Museum. Her accolades include the British Photography Award, the Feature Shoot Emerging Artist Award and the Monochrome Award. Her project “My Name is Maya” (2021) was long-listed for the Jerwood Photoworks Award.

Jacob Perlmutter

Jacob Perlmutter is a two-time BIFA nominated, multi award-winning self-shooting film director and street photographer. He has directed over twenty music videos and several short films, including 35mm French Exchange (2017), starring George MacKay, Executive Produced by Chris Columbus, Sandy Lieberson and Roger Pratt B.S.C.