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Underland

Based on Robert Macfarlane's bestseller, Underland is a cinematic voyage beneath the surface of the earth. We know so little of the world beneath our feet. To most it is a place only of fear and darkness, though to a brave few it is one of knowledge and wonder to be found nowhere else. Based on the bestselling book by Robert Macfarlane, Underland is a cinematic documentary that voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes. Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, he film follows several ‘astronauts of the underworld’ as they travel into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting glaciers, underwater burial chambers and a deep underground laboratory built to solve the mysteries of the Universe. Narrated by Oscar-nominated Sandra Hüller, and with a uniquely poetic approach, UNDERLAND is a deep dive into the Earth that ultimately presents a groundbreaking vision for rethinking our lives on this fragile surface.

Saturday 11 Apr 202619:00 (Sold Out)

Imprint + Q&A (PG)

What can one person do? What can a group of people do? What do we want to leave behind? 
In the feature length film “Imprint” we visit 13 projects in 13 different places where committed groups work for a vibrant future. A personal and poetic depiction of what it means to be fully human in the age of the Anthropocene. A co-production between Campfire Stories and the Swedish Transition Network. 

After the screening, we will be joined virtually by the Mattias Olsson to discuss the themes of the documentary.
Saturday 18 Apr 202619:00

Jo in the Water + Q&A (12A)

Sea swimming is Jo Bateman’s sanctuary—until sewage spills threaten the waters she loves. 

A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them? 

Jo in the Water is a powerful, emotional feature-length documentary film. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.

Find out more about the film on https://www.jointhewater.com/ 

Saturday 25 Apr 202619:00

Mammoth Mending Workshop (U)

In this workshop Mammoth becomes a pop-up clothing repair salon, a welcoming place to bring your missing buttons, holey socks, rips and tears. 

Everyone is welcome, whatever their level of experience. We can help you to think about what type of repair is needed for your items and, if needed, teach you the basics of hand stitching or the more specialist technique of darning. We’ll also have a sewing machine on hand.
 A range of materials and equipment will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own if preferred - as well as your items for repair. 

Mammoth Mending Workshops are supported by  the Sustainable Transitions Research Group at Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Sunday 26 Apr 202614:00
Sunday 21 Jun 202614:00

The North (15)

Bart Schrijver’s acclaimed drama follows former best friends and roommates Chris (Bart Harder) and Lluis (Carles Pulido), who meet up after a decade to hike Scotland’s West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail. Having taken the same 350-mile walk in their youth, the pair hope to rekindle their once-strong friendship by spending 30 days together in the majestic, raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands. But while Chris remains preoccupied with work and life back at home, Lluis is determined to finish the trail to prove he can still do it. Amidst the sweeping landscapes, harsh weather and chance encounters with other hikers, the solitude and silence of the trek force the pair to confront truths about themselves and their friendship – and find out what it truly means to stand still and listen. Shot entirely on the route of the walk, and in chronological order, The North is a beautiful ode to friendship and the healing power of nature. It’s not only a poignant and powerful drama, but also perhaps the definitive hiking film, allowing us to take in the stunning majesty of the Highlands shoulder-to-shoulder with Lluis and Chris as they reconnect with each other and with nature.

Friday 8 May 202619:00

The Birds and The Bees - Short Films Programme (12A)

Winging it has never been this fun - Ruby Smith, Film & TV and History student at NTU, has been busy as a bee during her work experience at Mammoth, hand-pecking this buzzworthy selection of short films just for you. So flock in, get comfy and prepare for an evening that is nothing short of egg-ceptional.
And for those who know their local history, the title 'The Birds and The Bees' is a knowing wink to what used to grace this very screen in the 70s. 
Broken Flight
Dir. Mitchell Wenkus and Erika Valenciana
Hundreds of bird species migrate through Chicago every year, and glass presents a major issue for these beautiful creatures. Broken Flight highlights the work of dedicated avian advocates who try to rescue the birds that collide with Chicago’s skyscrapers. The tireless work of these bird lovers underscores our connection to the natural world.
Dir.Thomas Winward
What does it mean to be a birdwatcher? Why is access to nature important? What makes someone get up at 3 a.m. to count birds in the pouring rain? 
Dir. Jude Harris
Follow a passionate group of local Nottingham beekeepers as they share their personal journeys, along with the unexpected joys and challenges of the craft. Learn about the Dark European Honey Bee and discover how these tiny creatures are transforming far more than just honeycombs.
Dir. Kim Lowe
Bill Perkins is a beekeeper in Boston who shares his knowledge and love of bees with his community, much like a bee spreading pollen. And sometimes that means riding through a busy city with 10,000 bees on the back of your bike so you can share them with second graders who are learning about pollination.   
Friday 15 May 202619:00