John Shuttleworth: It's Nice Up North + Q&A

<div><b>This screening&nbsp;</b><b>will</b><b>&nbsp;be followed by a Q&amp;A with director Graham Fellows.</b><i></i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>‘An intriguing sociological study of a slightly odd man’</i> - Sunday Times</div><div><br></div><div>A 20th-anniversary screening tour of Graham Fellows’ much loved comedy documentary <i>It’s Nice Up North</i> starring his alter ego John Shuttleworth. The tour is also being presented as a tribute to the late Martin Parr, the celebrated photographer who shot the movie, and whose distinctive eye is central to the movie’s charm and enduring appeal.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><i>‘Eccentric, beautifully inconsequential...’</i>&nbsp; - Time Out</div><div><br></div><div><i>It’s Nice Up North</i> follows the legendary comic character John Shuttleworth - on a gently absurd journey through the Shetland Islands to test the theory that the further north you go, the nicer people become. Foiled by failing light, let down by a flat car battery, and buffeted by the constant wind, John doggedly pursues his quest; asking everyone he meets the all important question; ‘Is it nice up North?' Costarring Shetland tour guide, Elma Johnson, as herself, and featuring the inspiring music of Shetland’s folk ensemble Fiddlers Bid.</div><div><br></div><div><i>'A hilarious spoof travelogue'</i> - Metro</div><div><br></div><div>Graham Fellows will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&amp;A, and to discuss his on and off screen relationship with Martin Parr and how the photographer chose to adapt his legendary techniques to a film camera and crew on a remote Scottish island.</div><div><br></div><div><i>‘Utterly inspired’ </i>- Marc Lee, Telegraph</div>ComedyPT1H20MU2026-09-25
Graham Fellows
Elma Johnson
Martin Parr
Graham Fellows
John Shuttleworth: It's Nice Up North + Q&A"John Shuttleworth: It's Nice Up North + Q&A"

Showtimes

September 25, 6:15 pm

Filmhouse Cinema