08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
EIFF – The Golden Spurtle – documentary to be released in September
One of the films in this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival – The Golden Spurtle – will be released on 12 September 2025.
The documentary by Constantine Costi is 'witty and beautifully shot' and tells the story of the competition fought in Cartridge to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion. Amid the steaming bowls of porridge there is a story to be told.
Leading the way is self-titled Chieftain of the Golden Spurtle Charlie Miller, an acerbic wit, charisma and no-nonsense approach to all things porridge. A maker of spurtles – which are used to stir the porridge – Charlie is an artist at heart. Since taking ill he is looking for a successor to take over as Chieftain. But with no-one in sight, Charlie is left to shoulder the burden of the championship's uncertain future.
With striking cinematography illuminating both the film's memorable characters and the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Highlands, inspired by the work of photographers such as August Sander and Martin Parr, this is a visually ambitious delight for film and food fans alike.
The film is directed by Constantine Cosi (A Delicate Fire) with cinematography by Dimitri Zaunders. The film is produced by Rebecca Lamond (Friends and Strangers) and co-produced by John Archer (My Old School, My Name is Alfred Hitchcock).
The film will have its UK premiere at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival on 17 August. The Golden Spurtle is released in UK cinemas on 12 September 2025.
Pictured: Chieftain of the Golden Spurtle Charlie Miller in his Spurtle-making workshop
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