“This genially entertaining film is deeply evocative of a London that has changed beyond recognition, for better or worse, and of a lost utopia of cinema-going as shared experience.”
We are delighted to conclude Scalarama month by welcoming directors Jane Giles and Ali Catterall to introduce their film about the legendary Scala cinema, followed by a Q&A.
During Britain’s post-punk Thatcher years, the Scala offered community refuge with a programme ranging from established classics and offbeat cult hits to sexploitation, horror, Kung Fu and LGBTQIA+ titles.
Nudging the boundaries of convention, the cavernous picture palace acted as source of inspiration for movie lovers and creatives. Featuring a cornucopia of interviews, archive and film clips, this is an engrossing and very entertaining tribute to an indelible legacy.
