Qualicum Beach Cinema Society PRESENTS
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
An ode to film, cinema, and community movie-going.
Set in a small-town cinema during one eventful Friday night screening from hell. Over the course of one evening, the film follows the travails of beleaguered cinema owner Earl Clancy (Colin Morgan) as he faces a myriad of disasters, any one of which could sink him. Drawing from writer/director David Gleeson's own experience growing up in a family of cinema owners where his father's 78-year career marked the longest in the cinema business in Ireland, if not the world, this film is a love letter to a peculiarly Irish cinema experience, which was as much about connecting with people as it was about the movie.
Not Rated; 1 hr 33 mins.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 * Doors Open: 2:30 PM * Showtime: 3:00 PM
No early entry allowed - doors open 30 minutes before showtime, sharp!
Presented in English with English subtitles.
Admission $10.00/person. Advance ticketing through Eventbrite.
The Legion bar is open for non-alcoholic drinks, beer & wine. Concession is available with a variety of candy treats and popcorn. Remember to pre-order a Lover Board Charcuterie Box to snack on during the movie. And don’t forget we always have freshly brewed (and complimentary) French Press Coffee!
Please contact Qualicum Beach Cinema Society with any questions: tickets@qbcinema.org or 250-752-8449