The central event in the Christian calendar has offered much for filmmakers to ponder over the years, from sorrowful reflection to satirical swiping at organised religion. This Easter weekend at GFT we offer a cinematic selection from the sublime to the ridiculous.
19-20 April
Beth Gibbons/Henryk Gorecki – Symphony No 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs) (N/C 5+)
A unique concert film featuring Portishead frontwoman Beth Gibbons
- Part of a SeasonEaster at GFT
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (12A) is Sold out 18 April
Monty Python’s Life of Brian (12A)
Returning to cinemas for its 40th Anniversary, in glorious standard definition and mono-sound
- Part of a SeasonEaster at GFT
21 April
Ordet (12A)
An unparalleled cinematic exploration of the challenge of faith
- Part of a SeasonEaster at GFT
21 April
The Gospel According to St Matthew (PG)
Pier Paolo Pasolini’s take on the life of Jesus Christ
- Part of a SeasonEaster at GFT
Publisher of Pat's Guide to Glasgow West End; the community guide to the West End of Glasgow. Fiction and non-fiction writer.
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