Films That Make You Think

The next film is an autobiographical story about forgiveness and reconciliation between a former British POW and his Japanese torturer when they meet 30 years later. It has a 15 certificate. For licensing reasons we cannot name the film outside of the venue so please contact one of the organising team: Neil Robinson, Linda Hill, Peter Worthington, Lesley Craise or Alexis Marr or e-mail films@uppertweeddale.org.uk for more information.

This is a programme of FREE film shows organised by the Parish of Upper Tweeddale open to the whole community regardless of your faith or beliefs. The films selected are largely mainstream but are chosen to provoke thought and discussion. Some films may address ethical issues or moral dilemmas. Others may explore problems and issues facing our planet today, and yes, some will inevitably touch on issues of faith and spirituality. Immediately after the film there is an opportunity, if you choose, to share your thoughts in a facilitated discussion.

Our first film, the Disney/Pixar classic WALL-E, was shown on 13th September 2024 and the discussion that followed not surprisingly explored themes of the environment and recycling, but also the danger of our growing dependence on labour saving devices and the love that developed between the old battered WALL-E and new sleek EVE inspired by clips from the musical 'Hello Dolly'. 

Since then we have watched and discuss a wide range of films from Babe, about a young pig that is raised and trained as a sheep dog, to the Christmas classic: It's a Wonderful Life, to Paul, Apostle of Christ and Monty Python's Life of Brian. Our licence doesn't allow us to publicise the name of the forthcoming film outside of the venue. But a list of dates and a brief idea as to what each film is about appears in the panel below. You may find out more by e-mailing .

Each film shown starts at 7.00 pm. The film lasts around 100 to 120 minutes and if you choose to stay on for the discussion, this lasts for about 20 minutes after that. Refreshments (drinks and nibbles) are provided beforehand.

All films are shown in Broughton Village Hall. We would welcome ideas as to which films you would like to see. We would also like to extend the programme into Tweedsmuir and Skirling where licensing permits.

So why is the Church doing this? We think that there are many misconceptions about church, what it is, what it does and its role in our community. And to some degree we have become detached from that community. This is just one small thing we can do to engage and give people the opportunity to enjoy Films That Make You Think and to share their thoughts about the sometimes confusing world in which we live.  

There are of course costs involved in providing this programme and the Church is willing to meet those costs but if you would like to help out then we welcome donations.  We hope to see you soon.

If you enjoy film on the big screen but can't face a trek into Edinburgh or Galashiels the Upper Tweed Community Cinema shows films on a Saturday evening in Broughton Village Hall from the end of September through to the end of April each year. For this year's programme contact uppertweedfilmclub@gmail.com for more information.