Filmhouse/New Kalamata Cinema Club-THE FULL MONTY

Set in Sheffield during the 1990s, The Full Monty unfolds against the backdrop of industrial decline, where factory closures have left many workers unemployed, financially struggling, and stripped of their sense of dignity. Gaz, burdened by debt and determined to remain close to his son, comes up with a desperate but unconventional idea: he and a group of friends will put on a male striptease show.

Director Peter Cattaneo transforms this seemingly outrageous premise into a warm and heartfelt social comedy. The characters are neither professional dancers nor comic stereotypes. They are ordinary men coping with unemployment, aging, body image, embarrassment, friendship, and the struggle to regain their self-confidence and purpose.

Blending quintessential British humour with genuine emotion and irresistible energy, The Full Monty is a moving story about dignity in difficult times. It reminds us that sometimes the greatest act of courage is simply to stand before others exactly as you are.

The film became an international phenomenon, far exceeding expectations for a modest British production. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score, received the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and earned Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Its worldwide success demonstrated that a deeply local story about unemployment, friendship, and human dignity could resonate with audiences across the globe through humour and compassion.

Screening Information

Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Film: The Full Monty
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Age Rating: 15+
Year: 1997
Country: United Kingdom
Running Time: 91 minutes

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Starring:

• Robert Carlyle
• Tom Wilkinson
• Mark Addy

Time: 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Vista Marina

Admission

• General admission: €5
• Reduced admission: €3 for the unemployed, university students, and members of large families
• Free admission: Children and teenagers under 18 years old