A relaxed screening of a poignant adult animated film in which you can draw, knit, crochet or craft along together as you watch.
Relaxed Craft-a-long Screening: Memoir of a Snail (15)
2024, Directed by Adam Elliot.
Film start time: 6.30pm
Doors open: 6pm
Film running time: 1 hour 34 minutes.
Come join us at Gosforth Civic Theatre this October for a special screening of the Oscar nominated, stop motion animated tragicomedy: Memoir of a Snail, an animated film for adult audiences of age 15+.
About the film: This charming but melancholic and bittersweet film follows the life of a woman called Grace who recounts her life to a snail. After a series of misfortunes, Grace, a snail-collecting misfit trying to find herself amid the clutter of everyday life, learns how to find confidence within.
Content notes: The film includes animated sex references, domestic abuse, horror, homophobic discrimination, suicide, self-harm, hoarding, grief and mental health themes. More detailed information can be found at:
https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/memoir-of-a-snail-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi2mtg2
About the craft-a-long
During this screening, the audience is encouraged to enjoy a fun, creative pastime such as knitting, crochet, drawing or paper based crafts while watching the film. We know that some people can find it a lot easier to watch films while doing something else at the same time. This is completely optional - you are also welcome to just sit and watch the film!
-There will be a mixture of cinema-style seating and caberet-style tables with seating.
-You can bring your own knitting, crochet or craft project if you wish.
-You can also buy a pre-made craft pack to use during the screening as part of your ticket purchase.
About this Relaxed Screening:
This event is designed to be a relaxed and inclusive experience for disabled and neurodivergent audiences, their family, friends and supporters. It is open to anyone who is accepting of audiences with a range of access requirements. Enjoy this beautiful film in a welcoming atmosphere. We can't wait to see you there!
During this screening:
-The lights will stay on at a low level
-The volume will be a bit lower
-You can move around and make some noise if you need to
-There will be a chill out space if you need to take a break
-The film will have English Language Descriptive Subtitles
-No ads or trailers
-A 2 minute film about how Relaxed Screenings work will be screened just before the film,
Please note, this screening is for people over the age of 15 ONLY. You may be asked to provide ID on the door.
The screening is by Daydream Cinema , an new Newcastle-based neurodivergent-led organisation supporting access to cinema for neurodivergent and disabled audiences.
You can find out more about Daydream Cinema events here .
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