5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
New trailer for film about world porridge-making championship released
They are aiming to be named the World Porridge Champion and it has created intense rivalries.
The film looks at those rivalries and how locals deal with the competition and all that comes with it.
One of those is self-titled Chieftain of the Golden Spurtle, Charlie Miller. He is described as having an 'acerbic wit, charisma and a no-nonsense approach to all things porridge'.
He is a maker of spurtles, which are wood porridge stirring utensils but since taking ill, he is looking for a successor to take over as chieftain.
With no one in sight to take over, Charlie is left to shoulder the burden on the championship's uncertain future.
The film tells his story and takes in the beautiful scenery around Carrbridge and the Highlands in general.
It has been inspired by the works of photographers including August Sander and Martin Parr, and introduces the watcher to competitors from around the world including the 'Queen of Porridge' and young Australian chef Toby.
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.
