Scala Limited Edition Blu-Ray

Archival material, astonishing film clips, acid-tinged animations, and a few famous names collide to tell the story of London's infamous and influential Scala cinema. With its cracked marble floors, resident cats, and mysterious, extrasensory rumblings, the Scala was magical and a refuge from the violence of Thatcher's Britain. is funny, irreverent, and ultimately heartbreaking, with a fantastic original score by Barry Adamson. More than just nostalgia, it is an X-rated love letter and a universal tribute to the power of cinema 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 min): a selection of previously unseen footage shot for the film, selected by the directors

Scala (1990, 35 min): a portrait of the cinema, originally made for broadcast on the Cable London television channel, directed by Michael Clifford

Scala Cinema (1992, 4 min): a short student film, recorded at the Scala cinema, directed by Ali Peck and Victor de Jesus

Introduction to the London Film Festival (2023, 13 min): an introduction to the screening of the film, featuring the directors, actors, film crew, and audience participation, filmed at the London Film Festival in 2023. Animations by Osbert Parker (2022-23, 4 min total): artist Osbert Parker's animations, made for the film

Comic strips by Viz cartoonist Davey Jones (2023): The Viz cartoonist draws a special comic strip for the film. Shorts Shown at the Scala (1989-91): A selection of short films shown at the cinema - Relax (Christopher Newby, 1991, 23 min), Flames of Passion (Richard Kwietniowski, 1989, 18 min) and Coping With Cupid (Viv Albertine, 1990, 19 min)

Scala programs 1978-1993 (2023, 12 min): a closer look at 15 editions of the Scala program

Curiosity Cabinet (2023, 18 min): a guided tour of photos, ephemera, and clippings from the Scala archives

Theatrical trailer

English with optional descriptive subtitles and audio description

**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with a statement from the directors, new texts about the film, and archival texts about Scala.