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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a blast from the past... Ahead of our screenings of Absolute Beginners (15) on Sunday 12 and Tuesday 14 October, a set report from Film '86. Patsy Kensit, James Fox, Eddie O'Connell and David Bowie are among the cast of Julien Temple's musical, part of our Cinema Rediscovered season.

Film 86 location report - Absolute Beginners

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Sven Seljom on his victory in this year's World Porridge Championship! You can see The Golden Spurtle (PG), the documentary about this prestigious contest, in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norwegian oats win world porridge championship

Sven Seljom from Madnal took the Golden Spurtle trophy at the annual event in the Scottish Highlands.

www.bbc.co.uk

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 8h

Every week, we send out our film listings for the next fortnight to our email list. Not signed up? You can read it here:
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Electric Picture House Film Times

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 2d

Two years since the Hamas attacks that saw many hostages taken, we're screening the powerful documentary Holding Liat (15), that follows one family's attempts to help their missing loved ones. Here, the director talks about the film, which 9 October at 7.30pm.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

‘It’s so different from the media narrative’: telling a different story of 7 October

Brandon Kramer’s documentary Holding Liat follows an Israeli family torn apart by the Hamas attacks, but clinging to hopes of reconciliation

www.theguardian.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 2d

Two years since the Hamas attacks that saw many hostages taken, we're screening the powerful documentary Holding Liat (15), that follows one family's attempts to help their missing loved ones. Here, the director talks about the film, which 9 October at 7.30pm.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

‘It’s so different from the media narrative’: telling a different story of 7 October

Brandon Kramer’s documentary Holding Liat follows an Israeli family torn apart by the Hamas attacks, but clinging to hopes of reconciliation

www.theguardian.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a blast from the past... Ahead of our screenings of Absolute Beginners (15) on Sunday 12 and Tuesday 14 October, a set report from Film '86. Patsy Kensit, James Fox, Eddie O'Connell and David Bowie are among the cast of Julien Temple's musical, part of our Cinema Rediscovered season.

Film 86 location report - Absolute Beginners

YouTube video by VHS Video vault

www.youtube.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Sven Seljom on his victory in this year's World Porridge Championship! You can see The Golden Spurtle (PG), the documentary about this prestigious contest, in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Norwegian oats win world porridge championship

Sven Seljom from Madnal took the Golden Spurtle trophy at the annual event in the Scottish Highlands.

www.bbc.co.uk

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 9d

An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears' unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini's thriller. Tosca (15), from the Royal Opera House, is showing on Sunday 5 October at 2pm. Tickets on sale at wottoncinema.com!

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 9d

“It’s very important to make the films for life, for tomorrow – to make it with hope.” Rashid Masharawi interviewed about From Ground Zero (12A), his anthology of new films by Palestinian filmmakers. Showing on Thursday 2 October as part of the Cheltenham Film Festival; book at wottoncinema.com!

‘Nobody can occupy your imagination’: From Ground Zero’s producer on documenting his native Palestine

Rashid Masharawi, who produced the anthology of 22 short films that was Palestine’s official entry to the Academy Awards, has remarkable optimism about the future of Gaza

www.theguardian.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 7d

Showing in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 4 and Wednesday 8 October - buy tickets at wottoncinema.com!

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 7d

Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at Cannes, the Dardenne brothers' drama follows five adolescent mothers living at a maternal support home in Belgium. ★★★★★ “Outstanding.” The Guardian
★★★★★ “Quietly profound” Financial Times

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 8d

The British cinema classic My Beautiful Laundrette (15) is 40 years old, and it's showing in Wotton-under-Edge on Sunday 5 October as part of our selection from this year's Cinema Rediscovered Festival. Here, writer Hanif Kureishi and director Stephen Frears look back.

‘It was a buddy movie – and then they kissed’: Stephen Frears and Hanif Kureishi on My Beautiful Laundrette at 40

We meet the director and writer of the classic gay romance for tea, cake and bubbles to talk about the movie that changed cinema – and the lives of everyone involved

www.theguardian.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 9d

“It’s very important to make the films for life, for tomorrow – to make it with hope.” Rashid Masharawi interviewed about From Ground Zero (12A), his anthology of new films by Palestinian filmmakers. Showing on Thursday 2 October as part of the Cheltenham Film Festival; book at wottoncinema.com!

‘Nobody can occupy your imagination’: From Ground Zero’s producer on documenting his native Palestine

Rashid Masharawi, who produced the anthology of 22 short films that was Palestine’s official entry to the Academy Awards, has remarkable optimism about the future of Gaza

www.theguardian.com

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 9d

An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears' unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini's thriller. Tosca (15), from the Royal Opera House, is showing on Sunday 5 October at 2pm. Tickets on sale at wottoncinema.com!

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 11d

Every Monday, our cinema tickets are reduced to just £6 for everyone (£5 under 12s). On Monday 29 September at 8pm, we have Steven Spielberg's classic Jaws (12A), back in cinemas for its 50th anniversary. Book ahead at wottoncinema.com!

Part of the original poster art for Jaws.

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 18d

Sergei Eisenstein's legendary Battleship Potemkin is back in cinemas for its centenary, with a score by the Pet Shop Boys. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a contemporary cinematic experience.

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 14d

Last few tickets!

WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 18d

Marking the 10th anniversary of the global stage sensation, Hamilton (12A) is coming to the big screen for a very, very limited time! Showing on Friday 26 September at 7pm; advance booking highly recommended!

WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 14d

(We had hoped to include this interview as part of the event, but rights issues unfortunately prevented this. But, now you can watch it in advance or save it for after the film...)

WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 14d

Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys talks about composing a new score for Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 classic Battleship Potemkin (among other things). You can see the film on Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm and Sunday 28 at 2pm.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOmn...

Neil Tennant on It Couldn't Happen Here and Battleship Potemkin | BFI Q&A

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 14d

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 17d

Every Monday, our film tickets are just £6 for everyone (£5 under 12s). On 22 September, there's another chance to visit Downton Abbey for the Grand Finale (PG). Though if you can't make it on Monday, the film continues it's run until Thursday 25 September!

WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 18d

Showing in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm and Sunday 28 September at 2pm. Tickets on sale now at wottoncinema.com!

WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 18d

Sergei Eisenstein's legendary Battleship Potemkin is back in cinemas for its centenary, with a score by the Pet Shop Boys. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a contemporary cinematic experience.

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WottonCinema @wottoncinema.bsky.social · 18d

Marking the 10th anniversary of the global stage sensation, Hamilton (12A) is coming to the big screen for a very, very limited time! Showing on Friday 26 September at 7pm; advance booking highly recommended!

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Tracy Griffen @tracygriffen.bsky.social · 21d

It's true, I've been bitten by the Spurtlebug!
Here's my story from behind the scenes...
www.griffenfitness.com/blog/behind-...
#goldenspurtle #film #porridge #competition
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Behind the Scenes of The Golden Spurtle — Griffen Fitness Personal Training in Edinburgh

We take our oats seriously, and competed in the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Griffen Fitness is in the film of the competition, currently showing at cinem...

www.griffenfitness.com

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