An evening of short films showcasing the unique temperate rainforests of Devon and Cornwall and the stories that connect us to it. Including an audience led discussion and communal feast!
24 Mar 2025, 18:00 – 21:00 Plymouth Arts Cinema, Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AT
06 Apr 2025, 16:00 – 20:00 Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Rd, Falmouth TR11 4AR
04 May 2025, 16:30 – 20:00 Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR
The Forgotten Temperate Rainforest – A Social Cinema Experience
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening in partnership with the Woodland Trust exploring one of the UK’s forgotten forests —our temperate rainforests. This unique social cinema experience will take you deep into these lush, ancient woodlands through a series of stunning short films, sparking conversation and connection around their beauty, importance, and urgent need for restoration.
Our selection of short films will cover
🌿 The Hidden Biodiversity of Our Rainforests
Discover the astonishing species that thrive in these rare, mist-laden forests—home to an incredible variety of plants, fungi, and wildlife found nowhere else in the UK.
🌲 Saving the Forgotten Forests
Follow the inspiring work of The Woodland Trust as they work to protect and restore these vanishing ecosystems, bringing them back from the brink of being lost forever.
🌊 Floods, Forests & Natural Solutions
Uncover the critical role that temperate rainforests play in natural flood management, acting as nature’s sponge in a world of increasing extreme weather.
🦫 Beavers & Rewilding – Nature’s Ecosystem Engineers
Step into the world of beavers, whose reintroduction to the UK is reshaping landscapes, restoring waterways, and proving that nature knows best when it comes to conservation.
More Than Just a Screening…
This isn’t just about watching films—it’s about engaging in meaningful audience-led discussions with conservationists, filmmakers, and passionate individuals working to safeguard these forgotten forests. Connect with like-minded people, share ideas, and learn how you can make a difference. We’ll also be joined by Plant One Cornwall and the Falmouth Food Coop!
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