Free Screenings for Matter of Britain
Film Details
104 minMatter of Britain is an ethnographic fantasy which documents an English country village’s performance of the Holy Grail myth. In that myth, King Arthur’s knights quest for the Holy Grail in order to heal their wasted land. The performance took place over 12 months from 2023 to 2024 in multiple locations across the parish of Mayfield, East Sussex. Over 300 members of the community took part as questing knights, angelic choirs, guiding anchorites and tempting devils. The work was supported by an Arts Council England Project Grant, the Lund Trust, High Weald AONB, East Sussex Arts Partnership, the University of Reading and the Museum of English Rural Life.
Directed by: Peter Treherne
Genre: Documentary
Matter of Britain, a documentary directed by Peter Treherne, was released on March 2, 2026. The film functions as an ethnographic fantasy documenting an English village's year-long performance of the Holy Grail myth across the parish of Mayfield, East Sussex. This production involved over 300 community members who portrayed various roles including questing knights, angelic choirs, and tempting devils. The project received support from several organizations such as Arts Council England, the Lund Trust, and the University of Reading. During its release period, free screenings were organized in New York, NY. These promotional events were categorized as opening week screenings, aligning with the film's initial debut in theaters. Because the film has already been released, these specific sessions have concluded. Cinefind tracks new screenings and can auto-RSVP you to future events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were free screenings for Matter of Britain held?+
Free screenings for this documentary were held in New York, NY.
When did the free screenings for Matter of Britain take place?+
The free screenings occurred during the film's opening week following its March 2, 2026 release date.
Who directed the documentary Matter of Britain?+
The film was directed by Peter Treherne.
Are advance screenings really free?+
Yes. Studios and distributors give out free passes to build word of mouth before a film opens. You never pay for the pass itself.
Does a pass guarantee me a seat?+
Usually not. Most screenings are intentionally overbooked so the theater fills up, and seats go first-come, first-served at the door. A pass gets you in line, not a reserved seat.
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What's the difference between an advance screening and a repertory screening?+
Advance screenings happen before a film's release, usually free with a pass. Repertory screenings are showings of already-released or classic films, often ticketed by the theater.