How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of about 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

Brian Cox makes directorial debut with the heart-warming and scenic Scottish drama 'Glenrothan'

Friday 30th Oct. 2026 at 19.45

Glenrothan

97 min, Cert. 12A, 2025

£5

Summary

Younger brother Donal Nairn (Alan Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands after nearly 40 years in Chicago. He fled his hometown following a violent clash with his tyrannical father on the day of his mother's funeral. Donal reunites with his estranged, ailing older brother, Sandy Nairn (Brian Cox, who directs). Sandy wants Donal to assume control of their 200-year-old family whisky distillery to protect its legacy from being sold to outsiders. The tense reunion forces the brothers to face deep-seated family trauma, confront their past, and seek reconciliation.

Critics Consensus

Critics praised the film's stunning Scottish Highlands scenery, describing it as a warm love letter to Scotland. They also commended the veteran cast for bringing gentle charm and a likable presence to a thin narrative. Additionally, the modern take on the Prodigal Son parable offered a touching exploration of family forgiveness.

Detractors were critical about the formulaic script for relying on predictable daddy issues" and tired stereotypes. Critics also criticized Brian Cox’s clunky directorial debut, citing flat pacing, awkward editing, and unconvincing dialogue that failed to build genuine dramatic tension.

And our film at the end of November

Friday 27th Nov. 2026 at 19.45

H is for Hawk

119 min, Cert. PG-13, 2025

£5

‘H is for Hawk’, starring Claire Foy, is based on Helen Macdonald’s memoir about training a ferocious goshawk named Mabel while grieving the sudden death of her father. It explores themes of loss, nature, and healing.

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.