Govanhill: A Community Film Portrait plus Q&A

Experience an intimate portrait of Govanhill through short films by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Felipe Bustos Sierra, unveiling the hidden recipes and secret artistry of this vibrant neighbourhood. Engage in a post-event Q&A with the director and collaborators, exploring themes of resilience, home, hope, and the rituals that define individual and collective identities. 

Complementing this, visit Two Destination Language’s Hope and Ponies exhibition which will be in our Upper Foyer. The exhibition of poignant banners reflects diverse hopes and dreams from Govanhill and beyond.

Part of Govanhill International Festival and Carnival 2024: An Anti-Racist Festival of Creativity, Solidarity, and Liberation.  Visit their website for the full programme 

This film has no age restriction.

Govanhill: a Community Film Portrait was commissioned by Govanhill Baths Community Trust, through Creative Scotland's Culture Collective initiative.

Image courtesy of Felipe Bustos Sierra