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The Margaret Tait Award, established in 2010, is a LUX Scotland commission delivered in partnership with Glasgow Film, and supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. Inspired by the pioneering Orcadian filmmaker and poet Margaret Tait (1918–99), the award recognises experimental and innovative artists working with the moving image. This year, LUX Scotland is pleasedContinue reading “Glasgow Film Theatre to Premiere Margaret Tait Award Commission“

Laurent (Tahir Rahim) is in the charming Normandy seaside town of Granville to star on stage in the title role of Don Juan. A bitter irony for him, as he has just been jilted by his fiancé Julie (Virginie Efira) on what should have been their wedding day. Seemingly unable to comprehend how his onstageContinue reading “Don Juan       French Film Festival“

This 2021 film from director Fred Cavayé, that is an adaptation of the play of same name by Jean Philippe Daguerre, is a captivating study of human behaviour when faced with extraordinary circumstances. Set in Paris May 1941 during the German occupation,  it tells a transfixing tale with a warren of deals and counter dealsContinue reading “Farewell Mr. Haffmann (Adieu M Haffmann)      French Film Festival“

For anyone not familiar with work of directors Jean Libon and Yves Hinant (and by anyone I include myself) there might be an element of confusion here as to whether this is documentary or reconstruction. Whichever, though, it makes for intriguing viewing. The film follows the investigation of the killing of a prostitute in BrusselsContinue reading “For a Fistful of Fries (Poulet Frites)            French Film Festival“

At the heart of this 2022 film from Director Blandine Lenoir is the crucial step of the journey of French women’s fight for the right to abortion.  The eponymous Annie, superbly played by award winning actress Laure Calamy, known to fans of the popular Netflix series Call My Agent (Dix Pour Cent), is a marriedContinue reading “Angry Annie (AnnieColère)            French Film Festival”

Yann Gozlan’s taut thriller makes an impressive addition to this year’s French Film Festival, and has particular appeal for those who are intrigued by conspiracy theories or who refuse to accept dubious explanations of events at face value. In the aftermath of an aircraft crashing with the loss of all 316 passengers and crew, anContinue reading “Black Box (Boite Noir)     French Film Festival”