Reclaim The Frame brings Hettie Macdonald’s much-loved debut feature Beautiful Thing back to audiences for its 30th anniversary.
A tender story of first love, belonging and growing up, Beautiful Thing follows neighbours Jamie and Ste as their friendship deepens into romance over the course of one long, hot summer. Alongside them are Jamie’s mum Sandra and friend Leah, two women with humour, struggles and stories of their own.
Directed by Hettie Macdonald and adapted for the screen by Jonathan Harvey from his acclaimed play, Beautiful Thing transforms the familiar landscape of a council housing estate into a world alive with warmth, wit and bold primary colours, with the music of Mama Cass beating at its heart.
Thirty years on, it’s a joy to discover, or rediscover, this much-loved film on the big screen.
Glasgow Film Theatre
Wednesday 2 September, 8.10pm
35mm with descriptive subtitles (DS) & introduction
Book tickets via Glasgow Film Theatre
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