# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: At a time when debates about the “manosphere” and modern masculinity are dominating headlines, the film explores a quieter question....About this EventDoors open at 5:30 for refreshments before the film.At a time when debates about the “manosphere” and modern masculinity are dominating headlines, the film explores a quieter question: why do so many men struggle to talk about their feelings?About the FilmWhy do so many men struggle to show their feelings?Part therapy, part road trip, BAFTA award winning filmmaker Duncan Cowles asks men how they open up in order to directly address his own difficulties in being intimate and open with his loved ones.With profound honesty and deadpan wit, SILENT MEN intertwines awkward conversations and the filmmaking process, asking what makes men tick, and more importantly, how to come to terms with all aspects of health, both physical and mental.Exploring aspects of masculinity that all too often are little discussed, this film opens the door for other ways of being, communicating and healing, as well as attempting to define masculinity.About Reel to Real CinemaReel to Real Cinema is a monthly film space in the Stove Café, featuring an eclectic mixture of conversational films – from artist made shorts to feature length documentaries, locally made to international cinema. A space for discussion and thought-provoking films, you are welcome to join us after the film for a short discussion about the themes from this month’s selection. The Stove Café will be open from 5.30pm – 6:45pm with a pre-film dinner option alongside hot drinks and cakes.Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.https://youtu.be/WC7xi30KZ5E?si=lp4rGmg2usbNtAs2 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dumfries/reel-to-real-cinema-silent-men-the-awkward-art-of-expressing-emotion/100001991455343541 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, health-wellness, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-03T16:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Stove Network & Café - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Dumfries - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Stove Network & Café - **lat**: 55.0684432 - **long**: -3.6100357 - **full address**: The Stove Network & Café, 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5b464d7e7ab588da87826b06e619fe9f428b8398d8adb033e45936090cfb9e8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dceae7de-gmir.jpg?v=1781073955 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion being held? - **A:** Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Stove Network & Cafe, 100 High Street, Dumfries, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion? - **A:** Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion is organized by The Stove Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reel to Real Cinema: Silent Men: The Awkward Art of Expressing Emotion is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dumfries, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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