Flicks in the Sticks, our flagship cinema initiative running for 25 years in rural communities, is teaming up with four independent cinemas for the Rural Remix event in Shropshire. This collaboration, part of the Film Hub Midlands, is dedicated to enriching rural communities by bringing more cinema experiences to old and new audiences. By collaborating on this project, we are ensuring that the magic of cinema reaches every corner of Shropshire. Take a look below to see what is coming up…
Holy Cow (15)
After the tragic death of his father, 18-year-old Totone must look after his younger sister and their failing family farm. He assumes even more responsibility when he enters a cash competition for the best Comté cheese made in the western part of the French Alps.
Showing at:
Thu 17 Jul: SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle
Mon 26 Sept: Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Centre
Thu 6 Nov: The Edge Arts Centre
Flow (U)
Flow, by Gints Zilbalodis (Away), follows a brave cat and companions navigating a flooded world, blending adventure with themes of resilience, friendship, and environmental fragility.
Showing at:
Sun 20 Jul: SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle
The Seeds Of Vandana Shiva
How did the daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Documentary tells the story of Dr. Vandana Shiva, a Gandhian eco-activist who challenged industrial agriculture, became a leader in the organic food movement, and sparked a global movement for change. For over forty years, Shiva has fought multinational corporations threatening natural ecosystems with industrial farming. This film profiles her life and the battle over who controls the world’s food—and asks: who will win?
Showing at:
Thu 14 Aug: SpArC Theatre, Bishop’s Castle
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Kes (PG)
Ken Loach’s powerful and poignant British classic follows Billy Casper, a working-class boy growing up in 1960s Yorkshire, whose bleak life at home and school is transformed when he discovers a passion for falconry. With raw performances, authentic casting, and a naturalistic style inspired by Italian neo-realism, Kes is a deeply moving exploration of childhood, class, and resilience—widely regarded as one of the most important British films ever made.
Showing at:
Thu 11 Sept: Leintwardine Community Centre
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A New Kind of Wilderness (12A)
In the Norwegian wilderness, a family seeks a wild free existence but a tragic turn of events shatters their isolation, compelling them to adapt to the demands of contemporary society.
Showing at:
Mon 27 Oct: Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Centre
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