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The Golden Spurtle

Constantine Costi
Mon 27 Oct - Wed 29 Oct
  • Content rating: Not harmful / All ages

A delightful, heart-warming film set in a tiny village in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at the most important time of the year. For thirty years, dedicated porridge enthusiasts have competed for the coveted Golden Spurtle at the World Porridge Championship. A hilarious documentary that unfolds as an ode to the warm, kind inhabitants and participants; each one a little eccentric, unflappable, and blessed with a delightful dry wit.

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Since the Stone Age, few culinary traditions have endured as well as a hearty bowl of porridge in the morning. This World Cup celebrates the world's oldest recipe! The charismatic heart of the event is Charlie Miller. Despite his fragile health, he's giving it his all one last time to make the tournament a success and secure his legacy.

The joy and pride of this small, close-knit community radiates from every scene. With a generous dose of Scottish self-mockery, the Australian director and cinematographer create a playful, nostalgic atmosphere, as if they've uncovered a hidden world in the heart of Scotland. A world reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film, complete with a perfectly matching musical score.
A film that teaches you that getting porridge right is harder than nuclear physics, that you always have to stir clockwise, otherwise…! But above all, even if you might not like porridge at all, it leaves you with a particularly warm and blissful feeling. A small, soothing miracle of a film.

The Golden Spurtle
Direction
Constantine Costi
Cast
Charlie Miller (Zichzelf)
Duration
75 min
RELEASE
Thu 16 Oct
Year
2025
Country
United Kingdom, Australia
Language
English
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Not harmful / All ages

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