Outdoor Cinema at Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, 17 – 20, August 2017
Bill in The Botanics on 17 – 20 August, 2017
All films will be shown on a massive screen at 9 p.m.
The Glasgow Botanic Gardens is set to be the stunning backdrop for four nights of classic outdoor cinema screenings, celebrating the work of Glasgow’s very own Bill Forsyth.
Following a successful pilot outdoor cinema last summer, ‘Bill in The Botanics’ will run from 17 to 20 August showcasing four films by Glasgow’s most-famous director.
That Sinking Feeling 1979 – 21.00, Thursday 17 August, 2017
Unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow plot a crime of the century.

Comfort and Joy 1984 – 21.00, Friday 18 August, 2017
Radio host Alan Bird witnesses how an ice cream van is attacked and destroyed by an angry competitor.
Gregory’s Girl 1981 – 21.00 Saturday 19 August, 2-17
Gregory is a normal teen who is infatuated with a classmate. He must work to win her affection.
Local Hero 1983 – 21.00, Sunday 20 August, 017
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don’t go as expected.
Tickets are £3 They are expected to sell out quickly, so Book Early
“If ever there was a film that could make you laugh and cry, it’s the iconic ‘Local Hero’. Being a native of the West End, we thought it was a great opportunity to pay homage to one of Glasgow’s best directors.
“After the phenomenal demand from last year’s Botanic screenings, we can’t wait to bring these movies to the big screen, that were directed by one of Glasgow’s own and filmed across the city. They really are a celebration of Glasgow and Glaswegians.
“Make sure your reserve your ticket, organise your friends and family and get set to revel in the splendour of the Botanics and a spot of cinema gold.” (David Howat, Chairman of Byres Road & Lanes Business Improvement)
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