Escape into a true love story... for free | The Cycle of Love

True-life adventure The Cycle of Love will screen for free at over 100 independent UK cinemas as part of Escapes, the nationwide free cinema initiative on a mission to bring cinema to all by hosting more than 100 free cinema screenings every month.

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The Cycle of Love follows the true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from Delhi who sets off with a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000-mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart during her visit to India. Convinced their meeting was fate, PK embarks on a leap of faith that became a journey of love, identity and transformation.

Executive produced by Indian film icon Priyanka Chopra, The Cycle of Love is directed by Academy Award-winner Orlando von Einsiedel, who had unprecedented access to PK, Lotta and their families.

The film incorporates decades of photographs, intimate home videos and a remarkable collection of handwritten love letters. Complimenting the real-life footage, the couple’s younger selves are portrayed by rising stars Chirag Benedict Lobo and Mina Dale, bringing key moments of PK and Lotta’s incredible romance to life.

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These free screenings give UK audiences a chance to see the film four days before its UK-wide release on 18 September 2026.

Escapes is supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery Good Cause Funding. The nationwide free cinema initiative is designed to make cinema more accessible, celebrate independent cinemas and bring new audiences to local venues. Every month, Escapes gives away free cinema tickets in over 120 locations across the UK. Since its launch in 2024, over 250,000 free cinema tickets have been claimed.

The Cycle of Love screens for free at over 100 UK independent cinemas on 14-15 September 2026. Tickets are available now at escapetothecinema.co.uk