In a way, reviewing writer/director Arnaud Desplechin’s film seems somewhat superfluous, as Spectateurs! itself forms a review of a life in film, and what cinema means to those of us whose parts are played by watching what happens on screen. Part documentary, part recreation of Desplechin’s life as portrayed by his long-standing alter ego PaulContinue reading “Filmlovers! (Spectateurs) French Film Festival”
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And the Party Goes On (Et la fête continue) French Film Festival
The collapse of a Marseille tenement block in 2018, killing 8 people, opens director Robert Guédiguian’s film, with its aftermath informing events in his home city over the rest of the film. At the heart of this story, that is bursting with humanity both personal and political, is Rosa (Ariane Ascaride), a woman of ArmenianContinue reading “And the Party Goes On (Et la fête continue) French Film Festival”
Along Came Love (le Temps d’Aimer) (12) French Film Festival 2024
This year’s festival screens a film from one of its featured female directors, Katell Quillévéré, with her 2023 film le Temps d’Aimer (Along Came Love) that was influenced by her own family history. Opening with black and white footage of France after the German occupation showing the double-edged images of cheering crowds for the liberationContinue reading “Along Came Love (le Temps d’Aimer) (12) French Film Festival 2024”
Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre Celebrates Scotland’s Rich Theatre History
As part of Edinburgh’s 900 celebrations, the Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding a selection of free talks and performances exploring Edinburgh’s rich theatre history on the weekend of St Andrew’s Day, 30th November and 1st December 2024. Highlights include A Noble Clown, a new solo play written and performed by Edinburgh born actor Michael Daviot, that tells theContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Scottish Storytelling Centre Celebrates Scotland’s Rich Theatre History”
Scotland’s National Dance Organisation for Young People Appoints New Co-CEOs
YDance (Scottish Youth Dance), Scotland’s national dance organisation for children and young people, announces the appointment with immediate effect of Kelly Shearer and Anna Kenrick as Co-Chief Executive Officers. This leadership team brings a combined wealth of experience and a shared commitment to expanding YDance’s impact across Scotland and beyond, advancing a mission of inclusiveContinue reading “Scotland’s National Dance Organisation for Young People Appoints New Co-CEOs”
French Film Festival UK 2024 Unveils Latest Programme
French Film Festival UK 2024, the only francophone film event in the UK, is ready to return to screens for its 32nd edition, maintaining its commitment to offering a broad selection of exciting and challenging films. This year it partners with MUBI giving an opportunity to view films from several festival icons including several ScottishContinue reading “French Film Festival UK 2024 Unveils Latest Programme”
Kasia Molga’s How to Find the Soul of a Sailor Comes to Edinburgh’s Inspace Gallery
Acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, designer and storyteller, Kasia Molga, invites you to explore her first iteration of How to Find the Soul of a Sailor, a deeply personal and innovative project that fuses the past, present, and future through the lens of artificial intelligence and memory. This work is the result of The New Real 2023-2024 commissionContinue reading “Kasia Molga’s How to Find the Soul of a Sailor Comes to Edinburgh’s Inspace Gallery”
Traverse Theatre Brings Stories from Edinburgh’s Writing Talent This December
Bold stories that question the world and give voice to fear and hope are set to fill the Traverse stages and bar this December. Curated by the theatre’s team of new writing specialists, creative voices belonging to people of all ages and experiences are set to entertain and challenge audiences who come together over theContinue reading “Traverse Theatre Brings Stories from Edinburgh’s Writing Talent This December”
Edinburgh’s Christmas Ticket Offer to Local Groups Even Better for 2024
This year, tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions, that includes the Ice Rink, Santa’s Stories, West Princes Street Gardens Funfair Ride, the Christmas Tree Maze and the now iconic Big Wheel, will be gifted to local community groups and charities to help let everyone join in the festive fun. Applications are now open with local groupsContinue reading “Edinburgh’s Christmas Ticket Offer to Local Groups Even Better for 2024”
Scottish Young Musicians Announce 2025 Competitions in Three Separate Categories
Scottish Young Musicians (SYM), Scotland’s leading festival of music competitions and leading music education charity, is returning for 2025 to give young people across the country the chance to compete for the titles of Solo Performer of the Year, Ensemble of the Year and Brass Ensemble of the Year. Participation in this career-enhancing competition hasContinue reading “Scottish Young Musicians Announce 2025 Competitions in Three Separate Categories”
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