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GLOBAL CULTURES: DOC DAY SUN 19 OCT 2025
Following the success of our earlier documentary days, join us for an afternoon with the world porridge championships, book bans in the US, and war photography. Screenings will be held in West Court, Jesus College. Tickets are available below.
We are particularly looking forward to discussing ‘The Librarian’ with special guest Dr Jessica Gardner, University Librarian & Director of Library Services, Cambridge University. Dr Jessica Gardner began her role as University Librarian and Director of Library Services for Cambridge in 2017, following previous roles as the Director of Libraries at the Universities of Bristol and Exeter. Jessica is a Trustee of the Friends of the National Libraries and of the Sir Winston Churchill Archives Trust and a Fellow of Selwyn College (Cambridge). She is passionate about the role of libraries in student experience and academic excellence, including partnership in research, open scholarly communication, and public engagement.
THE GOLDEN SPURTLE 2025, 75 mins (PG) UK/Australia
Directed by: Constantine Costi
Sunday 19 October @ 2pm
(followed by pre-recorded Q&A)
Welcome to the Oatmeal World Cup – and if that sounds grey and boring, think again! A warm and genuinely funny Scottish film about finding the greatest meaning in the smallest things.
★★★★ “A witty, wholesome wonder” – The Irish Independent
★★★★ “A pleasure to watch” – The Guardian
“Delightful” – Screen Daily
THE LIBRARIANS 2025, 92 mins (15) US
FIRST CAMBRIDGE SCREENING
Directed by: Kim A. Snyder
Sunday 19 October @ 4pm
(feat. intro and post-screening discussion w/ Dr Jessica Gardner, University Librarian & Director of Library Services, Cambridge University)
In today’s America, political polarisation finds librarians under siege as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond. As the crisis escalates, they join forces as unlikely defenders on the frontlines of democracy.
“An illuminating documentary that offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books … and vital heroes pushing back” – Variety
LOVE + WAR 2025, 95 mins (15) UK/US
CAMBRIDGE PREMIERE
Directed by: Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin
Sunday 19 October @ 6.30pm
Love+War chronicles Pulitzer Prize-winning Lynsey Addario’s ascent in the male-dominated world of conflict photography. But her work is dangerous. She’s been kidnapped twice while on assignment in war zones — a cost she must wrestle with each time she leaves her husband and two sons to go on assignment.
This preview is presented with the 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
FINDING THE VENUE
This event will take place in West Court, Jesus College. The pedestrian entrance can be accessed from Jesus Lane. On arrival, you will be directed to the screening hall. Please see the detailed map below for further information.
WITH THANKS TO
This event is part of Panorama’s partnership with Jesus College, Cambridge. Global Cultures at Jesus College is produced by Panorama and led by Director Matthew Webb. Its goal is to contribute to Cambridge city beyond our walls, offering unique cultural moments with world-class figures through its regular events, which are open to all. In the last year alone, we have featured master craftspeople, Noh theatre mask makers, National Geographic photographers, and film directors, producers and talent. Monthly events throughout the year will provide many opportunities for you to participate.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE FILM TOO?
Take part in Jesus College’s 48-Hour Film Challenge—open to current students of the University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Long Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Impington Village College, Cambridge Regional College, CSVPA Cambridge, members of the Young Actors Company in Cambridge and alumni of Jesus College, Cambridge. Alumni from other Colleges of the University of Cambridge may enter, providing that at least one member of the team is a Jesus College alumna/alumnus.
