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The Harder They Come
Meeting Jimmy Cliff at the Triptych Festival Q&A at the special showing of his film, The Harder They Come.
Ray C
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The Harder They Come
Meeting Jimmy Cliff at the Triptych Festival Q&A at the special showing of his film, The Harder They Come.
Ray C
Another Round
"This was the first film I’d seen in the Belmont after Lockdown ended (finally!), was so happy to be back in there.
I’d intended to see it on my own but had forgotten my uncle was a huge fan of Mads Mikkelsen (as well as Belmont) and was surprised when I found him and my aunt there, so I sat with them to enjoy the film.
We really loved it and found it quite funny, and despite the subject matter, seeing a bunch of friends go out and have fun over (perhaps one too many) drinks was definitely something I like to think we’d all missed doing. Also compare to Thomas Vinterberg’s other films like Festen and The Hunt (both great movies), this was an easier watch.
I love blockbusters as much as the next person (though I’d rather see them where there’s a bigger screen), but Belmont was always there if you needed a break.
Fingers crossed you’ll be open for business again as soon as possible."
Zander Davidson
Haven
“Visited Aberdeen and my friend showed me the Belmont. I love cinemas but this to me was best ever, close to the Valhalla in Melbourne. When I had the chance of a job here it was the main reason I took it! Sadly it closed a month after I came :( It was as comforting as a living room and the staff as friendly as family. You were so lucky to have it, hopefully we will again.”
Siobhan King
Films I still think about
“I have had so many special experiences at the Belmont, too many to mention. From seeing Amelie several times to the premiere of Nae Pasaran, to more recent amazing films which informed me and made me think, I miss the friendly atmosphere and the kind of films they screened. It is a great loss to Aberdeen and I hope it is reinstated soon. Please make it happen. Thank you.
Lorna Sharp
Koyaanisqatsi
“One of the best things about the Belmont was that folk could hire the cinema and screen a film to celebrate eg a birthday.
I’ve been lucky enough to havs been invited to some enjoyable events.
On one memorable occasion, I was the only invitee who turned up dressed as a character from the chosen film!
Then there was the time that I fell asleep during the turgid Koyaanisqatsi, chosen by an academic for their 40th birthday watch… zzzzzzzzzzzz”
Pauline Brown