Brazil, 1971. As the nation faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, the Paiva family lives surrounded by love in their Rio home. But when a violent and arbitrary act by the government throws them into disarray, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres) – mother of five children, and wife to a husband she may never...
Prabha is a nurse at a busy hospital and somewhat separate from her female colleagues: they invite her to their film nights and get-togethers even though they know she will say no. Prabha had an arranged marriage, and her husband left for Germany shortly after the wedding. Prabha hasn’t heard from him since. A rice...
Calstock Arts is pleased to host - Film Expo South Festival of Short Films Be prepared to be surprised, entertained, and inspired by this varied and enjoyable programme of independent short film, presented by Dorset-based film development organisation Film Expo South. Featuring both drama and comedy short films, the programme includes the winners of Film...
"The Ballad of Wallis Island" is a 2025 British comedy-drama film that explores themes of nostalgia, music, and personal connections through the story of an eccentric lottery winner who brings together former bandmates for a private performance. Rated: 13
Due to a mix up with CFylm we have had to postpone the planned film Radical until later in the year. Therefore the next CFylm night will be on February 5th. Based on the true story of an inspirational teacher’s transformative work at an underperforming school in a Mexican border town, this hopeful film manages...
Sorry this has had to be postponed as Stephen Hart is unwell. A new date in the future will be advertised when available. Join us for an evening at Calstock Arts that features Stephen Hart’s critically acclaimed ‘Shadowed Dreamer,’ which recounts a riveting story of resilience in the face of many forms of abuse...
The Banjo Boys follows the rise of Madalitso Band, Malawian musicians Yobu Maligwa and Yosefe Kalekeni, who craft a banjo, a one-stringed babatone, and foot drum, creating a sound that moves audiences. Once mocked as madmen in Lilongwe’s streets, they meet Neil Nayar, a British musician drawn to Malawi’s spirit. Their chance encounter sparks a...
When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Rating PG
Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman pursues her dream of becoming a country music star.
OUR LAND dares to tread where few have trespassed before, asking the timely question of who has the right to roam in the English countryside? The UK is a wild and beautiful place, but the vast majority of it is off limits to the general public, with 92% of land and 97% of all rivers...
Seventeen women. One mountain. No more silence. In the shadow of Africa’s highest peak, a group of extraordinary women embark on a journey that begins long before they reach the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Cloudline: Where Women Rise is a raw, breathtaking documentary following seventeen trekkers as they battle sub-zero temperatures, thinning air, and the physical...
Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution. In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and...