The Slow Screen
Stories under stars
Why We Do It
There's something special about people gathering under the stars to share a story.
Cinema has always been a communal experience. You go somewhere. You sit with others. The film ends, and you walk out together into the night, processing what you just experienced.
At Mawun Valley, we've created a space for this: the rustle of leaves during a quiet scene, fireflies appearing as if on cue, the smell of popcorn mixing with tropical night air, and the company of others who chose to be present — really present — for an evening.
What We Do
Every Wednesday evening, our natural amphitheater transforms into an open-air cinema.
Fifteen cushioned seats on terraced wood, carpets spread across the grass, and a screen set against the valley sky.
We keep it small on purpose. Fifteen people maximum. This isn't a crowd — it's a gathering. You'll know who's sitting near you. You might share a comment afterward. The intimacy is the point.
Popcorn, drinks, and the setting are included. You bring nothing but yourself and perhaps a light jacket for the cool valley evening.
How We Select Films
Our film selection follows the same philosophy as everything else at Mawun Valley: slow over fast, depth over distraction, connection over consumption.
Celebrate simple living
Stories where happiness comes from relationships, nature, and meaningful work
Honor the natural world
Films that make you notice the beauty in landscapes, seasons, and growing things
Welcome all ages
Families watch together; children aren't sent elsewhere while adults have "their" experience
Leave you better
You walk away feeling hopeful, reflective, or inspired
Reward attention
Slow pacing that trusts the viewer, not constant cuts demanding focus
Film Categories
Farm & Countryside Life
Stories rooted in rural rhythms, growing things, and animal companions
Babe, Charlotte's Web, The Biggest Little FarmOcean & Island Spirit
The sea, coastal communities, surfing culture, island wisdom
Moana, Soul Surfer, Ponyo, Lilo & StitchNature & Wonder
The magic in forests, gardens, and wild places
My Neighbor Totoro, Arrietty, My Octopus TeacherSlow Living & Simple Joys
Finding meaning outside modern rush
Kiki's Delivery Service, Studio Ghibli filmsSustainable Futures
Films about regeneration, permaculture, and living in harmony with the land
The Biggest Little Farm, Kiss the Ground, 2040The Values We Create
Presence over distraction
For two hours, phones go away. Eyes look up instead of down. We remember what undivided attention feels like.
Shared experience
Laughing with others hits different than laughing alone. A beautiful scene becomes more beautiful when you sense others feeling it too.
Conversation afterward
The film ends, but the evening doesn't. Stay for tea. Talk about what you watched. This is how stories are meant to be experienced.
Connection to place
Watching a film about farm life while sitting on a farm — the setting amplifies the story.
Who It's For
Families
A screen experience you don't feel guilty about. Quality time that doesn't require everyone to "do" something — sometimes just being together in the dark, sharing popcorn, is enough.
Couples
A date that offers both togetherness and shared reference points for later conversation. Romance without pressure; intimacy through parallel experience.
Solo travelers
Community without commitment. You're welcomed into a gathering, share an experience with strangers, and leave with a memory that feels social.
Anyone seeking slowness
Two hours where you can't check email, can't scroll, can't optimize. Just sit. Watch. Breathe the night air.
Join Us
Every Wednesday. Fifteen seats. Stars overhead.
🧥 Bring a light jacket — evenings in the valley can be cool.
The Slow Screen is one piece of something larger. The farm exists to demonstrate that slow, sustainable, connected living isn't a fantasy — it's a choice available to anyone who seeks it.
Come watch a film. Stay for what it represents.