How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

Feedback

Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

And if you would like to find out more about films and the film industry follow this link to the icons of a number of organisations on the Links Page of the website.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

A BAFTA Winning Actor with a Nervous Tic

Friday 27th March 2026 at 19.45

I Swear

120 min, Cert. 15, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

I Swear is a biographical comedy-drama based on the true story of Scottish Tourette's syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Directed by Kirk Jones, it follows John's struggle with severe tics and coprolalia in 1980s Scotland, his journey to acceptance, and his eventual advocacy work, earning an MBE for raising awareness. The film's star, Robert Aramayo, won the 2026 BAFTA for Best Leading Actor.

Critics Consensus

A deft balance of prickly and sweet that's bound together by Robert Aramayo's knockout performance, I Swear doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of Tourette syndrome while delivering an uplifting tale of resilience. (Rotten Tomatoes)

April's Film

Friday 24th April 2026 at 19.45

The Life of Chuck

111 min, Cert. R, 2024

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

Based on the short story by Stephen King, a reverse-chronological tale of an ordinary man named Charles 'Chuck' Krantz (Tom Hiddleston). It explores his life moving from his death, in a dystopian world, back to his childhood.

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.