Cinema in Devon

Screenings in village halls, outdoor film nights, and the occasional arthouse gem. Popcorn usually optional, rustling frowned upon.

Cinema

The Invite (15) 1h 47m

Dir: Olivia Wilde Cast: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance The latest film from Olivia Wilde is her finest work yet – a charged, hilarious chamber piece that reverberates with the simmering tension of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and channels the queasy comedy of Abigail’s Party. Joe, a weary music professor, arrives home one evening to find his highly strung wife Angela has decorated their apartment, laid out a platter of expensive cheeses, and invited their sexy, uninhibited neighbours to supper. This remake of Spanish comedy The People Upstairs treats us to four knockout performances from Wilde, Rogan, Cruz and Norton. They are assisted in no small part by a razor-sharp script from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, the duo behind smart comedy-drama Celeste and Jesse Forever. It also features a vibrant score from Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange) that ups the tension, and is handsomely shot on 35mm by The Studio cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra – his nimble camera keenly exploring the shifting energy between the characters. It’s a perfect exercise in probing the insecurities that lie hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly happy relationship. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Wed 29 Jul21:00Totnes Cinema

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Effi O Blaenau (15) 1h 31m

Dir: Marc Evans Cast: Leisa Gwenllian, Tom Rhys Harries, Owen Alun Genre: Drama In the slate quarry town of Blaenau in North Wales, Effi, a working-class young woman is caught in a weekly loop of unemployment, clubbing and hangovers. After she meets a soldier on a night out, she begins to believe her life might be changing for the better. The reality that follows is far tougher. Marc Evans’ adaptation of the one-woman play Iphigenia in Splott, has broken UK box office records as the most successful Welsh-language film of all time, and with good reason. Leisa Gwenllian gives a remarkable and unforgettably raw performance as Effi, against beautifully shot stunning yet scarred landscapes of North Wales. An astonishing film that confronts austerity and broken systems with honesty and compassion. Welsh with English subtitles. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Thu 30 Jul21:00Totnes Cinema

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Cinema

Life Support (15) 1h 33m Matinee

Dir: Daniele Rugo Genre: Documentary Since October 2023, Gaza has been sealed from the world-except for one group, international doctors. While global media are barred from reporting and governments look away, doctors breach the blockade and what they find is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a calculated dismantling of life itself. Covering the entire two years of the genocide, their first-hand accounts and visceral footage offer a rare and vital chronicle of the daily struggles of healthcare workers as they navigate bombed-out hospitals, dwindling supplies, starvation and the overwhelming influx of casualties— predominantly women and children. Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Freshly baked cookies, Salcombe Dairy ice cream, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts. Film starts promptly at 2pm. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Fri 31 Jul15:00Totnes Cinema

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Rave Culture: A New Era (cert Tbc) 1h 27m *encore Screening*

Dir: Eduardo Cubillo Blasco Genre: Documentary An electrifying journey into the heart of the rave revolution, from the first illegal beats in England to its global explosion. Through never-before-seen archival footage, interviews with the most underground pioneers, and a soundtrack that still resonates today, this documentary unveils the story of a movement that transformed music, culture, and the very essence of nightlife. When Society Fractured, Music Took Over Late 80s. In an England suffocated by unemployment and Margaret Thatcher’s policies, a generation found refuge and a voice in music. In abandoned factories and secret fields, underground raves were born – explosions of light and sound where thousands of youth escaped social oppression to the rhythm of a new musical genre: breakbeat. Fusing the raw intensity of Detroit techno, the warmth of Chicago house, and the energy of New York hip hop, breakbeat shattered all the rules. Syncopated rhythms, powerful basslines, and limitless production fuelled by samplers and synthesizers gave birth to a sound that was not just danced to – it was an act of rebellion. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Fri 31 Jul21:00Totnes Cinema

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The Invite (15) 1h 47m Matinee

Dir: Olivia Wilde Cast: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance The latest film from Olivia Wilde is her finest work yet – a charged, hilarious chamber piece that reverberates with the simmering tension of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and channels the queasy comedy of Abigail’s Party. Joe, a weary music professor, arrives home one evening to find his highly strung wife Angela has decorated their apartment, laid out a platter of expensive cheeses, and invited their sexy, uninhibited neighbours to supper. This remake of Spanish comedy The People Upstairs treats us to four knockout performances from Wilde, Rogan, Cruz and Norton. They are assisted in no small part by a razor-sharp script from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, the duo behind smart comedy-drama Celeste and Jesse Forever. It also features a vibrant score from Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange) that ups the tension, and is handsomely shot on 35mm by The Studio cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra – his nimble camera keenly exploring the shifting energy between the characters. It’s a perfect exercise in probing the insecurities that lie hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly happy relationship. Cafe/Bar opens from 1pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Crankhouse Coffee, Speciality Teas and homemade cakes from 10am Film starts promptly at 2pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Sat 1 Aug15:00Totnes Cinema

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Cinema

The Invite (15) 1h 47m

Dir: Olivia Wilde Cast: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance The latest film from Olivia Wilde is her finest work yet – a charged, hilarious chamber piece that reverberates with the simmering tension of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and channels the queasy comedy of Abigail’s Party. Joe, a weary music professor, arrives home one evening to find his highly strung wife Angela has decorated their apartment, laid out a platter of expensive cheeses, and invited their sexy, uninhibited neighbours to supper. This remake of Spanish comedy The People Upstairs treats us to four knockout performances from Wilde, Rogan, Cruz and Norton. They are assisted in no small part by a razor-sharp script from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, the duo behind smart comedy-drama Celeste and Jesse Forever. It also features a vibrant score from Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange) that ups the tension, and is handsomely shot on 35mm by The Studio cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra – his nimble camera keenly exploring the shifting energy between the characters. It’s a perfect exercise in probing the insecurities that lie hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly happy relationship. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Sat 1 Aug21:00Totnes Cinema

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Trad (15) 1h 30m Matinee

Dir: Lance Daly Cast: Megan Nic Fhionnghaile, Aidan Gillen, Sarah Greene Genre: Drama, Music From their home in the Donegal Gaeltacht, gifted fiddle player Shóna McAnally and her little brother Mickey take to the road with a troupe of wandering musicians, on a cross-country journey of adventure, romance, and musical exploration. Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Freshly baked cookies, Salcombe Dairy ice cream, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts. Film starts promptly at 3pm. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Sun 2 Aug16:00Totnes Cinema

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TRAD (15) 1h 30m

Dir: Lance Daly Cast: Megan Nic Fhionnghaile, Aidan Gillen, Sarah Greene Genre: Drama, Music From their home in the Donegal Gaeltacht, gifted fiddle player Shóna McAnally and her little brother Mickey take to the road with a troupe of wandering musicians, on a cross-country journey of adventure, romance, and musical exploration. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Sun 2 Aug21:00Totnes Cinema

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Michael (12) 2h 7m

Dir: Antoine Fuqua Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Music Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuelled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Mon 3 Aug21:00Totnes Cinema

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Life Support (15) 1h 33m

Dir: Daniele Rugo Genre: Documentary Since October 2023, Gaza has been sealed from the world-except for one group, international doctors. While global media are barred from reporting and governments look away, doctors breach the blockade and what they find is not just a humanitarian crisis, but a calculated dismantling of life itself. Covering the entire two years of the genocide, their first-hand accounts and visceral footage offer a rare and vital chronicle of the daily struggles of healthcare workers as they navigate bombed-out hospitals, dwindling supplies, starvation and the overwhelming influx of casualties— predominantly women and children. Bar opens from 7pm serving our fabulous cocktails, fine wines and craft beers, as well as savoury and sweet snacks. Film starts promptly at 8pm with last orders 10 minutes before the film WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Tue 4 Aug21:00Totnes Cinema

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Cinema

Trad (15) 1h 30m Matinee

Dir: Lance Daly Cast: Megan Nic Fhionnghaile, Aidan Gillen, Sarah Greene Genre: Drama, Music From their home in the Donegal Gaeltacht, gifted fiddle player Shóna McAnally and her little brother Mickey take to the road with a troupe of wandering musicians, on a cross-country journey of adventure, romance, and musical exploration. Cafe opens from 10am serving delicious home made cakes, Freshly baked cookies, Salcombe Dairy ice cream, Crankhouse Coffee and Specialty Teas. Bar opens from 12pm serving cocktails, fine wines, craft beers and bar snacks. Last orders 10 minutes before the film starts. Film starts promptly at 2pm. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

Wed 5 Aug15:00Totnes Cinema

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Film Club

20.00-22.00pm (on 1st Wednesday of the month from Sept-April) Film Club ( *protected email* )

Wed 5 Aug21:00Exminster Victory Hall

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Save The Waves Film Festival – Croyde

The Biosphere’s Marine team will be at the Save The Waves Film Festival, organised by The North Devon World Surfing Reserve Core Team – a Biosphere Partnership member. Be part of this world-wide, big-screen celebration of our oceans in a deck chair! Book here

Sat 15 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve

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