Scala Limited Edition BFI Blu-Ray [NEW]

Hilarious, irreverent, and ultimately heart-breaking with a fabulous original score by Barry Adamson, SCALA!!! is more than mere nostalgia, it’s an X-rated love letter and a universal shout-out to the power of cinemas to inspire impressionable young minds and create a sense of community for outsiders. A place where everyone is welcome.

Extras

• Presented in High Definition
• Audio commentary by directors Jane Giles and Ali Catterall
• Scala Interviews (2022, 60 mins): a selection of previously unseen footage shot for the film, chosen by the directors
• Scala (1990, 35 mins): a portrait of the cinema, originally made to be shown on the Cable London television channel, directed by Michael Clifford
• Scala Cinema (1992, 4 mins): a short student film, shot at the Scala cinema, directed by Ali Peck and Victor de Jesus
• London Film Festival introduction (2023, 13 mins): an introduction to the screening of the film, featuring the directors, the cast, the crew and audience participation, recorded at the London Film Festival in 2023
• Animations by Osbert Parker (2022-23, 4 mins total): artist Osbert Parker’s animations, made for the film
• Cartoons by Viz artist Davey Jones (2023): the Viz artist draws a special cartoon for the film
• Shorts Shown at the Scala (1989-91): a selection of short films seen at the cinema – Relax (Christopher Newby, 1991, 23 mins), Flames of Passion (Richard Kwietniowski, 1989, 18 mins), and Coping With Cupid (Viv Albertine, 1990, 19 mins)
• Scala Programmes 1978-1993 (2023, 12 mins): a closer look at 15 editions of the Scala programme
• Cabinet of Curiosities (2023, 18 mins): a guided tour of photos, ephemera and clippings from the Scala archive
• Theatrical trailer
• English language with optional descriptive subtitles and audio description
• **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring a statement from the directors, new writing on the film and archive writing about the Scala