Glasgow Film Theatre has announced the line-up of must-see films that audiences will be able to enjoy on the big screen when cinemas reopen on Monday May 24.
Aside from a brief period last autumn when lockdown restrictions in Scotland were temporarily eased, GFT’s doors have been closed since March 2020.
The cinema will reopen with enhanced safety measures in place, offering film fans in Glasgow the first chance to watch award-winning new releases.
Highlights of the reopening programme include Nomadland, the new film from Chloé Zhao which recently landed Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.
The programme will also feature the award-winning performances from Riz Ahmed as a drummer who loses his hearing in Sound of Metal.
Additionally, Thursday May 27 brings a treat for Glaswegian football fans with a one-off screening of Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, the new documentary directed by the football legend’s son Jason Ferguson, including a recorded Q&A with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 12 May at 12pm (noon) from the GFT website.
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CEO of Glasgow Film, Allison Gardner, said: “No-one anticipated GFT being closed for such a long period of time and we have been eagerly anticipating the day we could throw the doors open again.
“To be welcoming our loyal audiences back with such a brilliant programme of quality independent films is wonderful, film fans are going to be spoilt for choice with the titles on offer.
“Our staff and volunteers are also keen to be back in GFT and we are all looking forward to making the experience of attending the cinema just as safe and enjoyable as before.
“Throughout the many months we were closed, safeguarding jobs has been a priority and we have paid our permanent staff 100% of their wages during the closure period.
“Our audiences have supported us with donations and by embracing our many online launches, from the special events and discussion forums, to the online Glasgow Film Festival.
“We are truly grateful for all of the donations, tickets bought and messages sent during what has been a hard year for everyone.”
GFT will be following all Scottish Government health and safety regulations relating to Covid-19.
This means reduced seating capacity in the cinema with seats kept vacant to allow safe social distancing of customers, social distancing measures such as one-way systems throughout the building, and longer breaks between screenings to allow extra time for cleaning.
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