Based on the 2009 novel of the same name from French writer Laurent Mauvignier, this historical drama from Belgian director Lucas Belvaux exposes the often hidden scars of war. It is 2003 in a village in Burgundy. There is a subdued gathering in a local hall to celebrate the 60th birthday of Solange (Catherine Frot).Continue reading “Homefront (Des Hommes) French Film Festival Online”
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Traverse 3 Hosts The Dream Frequencies
Michael John McCarthy is an Irish-born Glasgow-based musician, sound designer and composer whose name is familiar to Scottish theatre goers as a four times CATS (Critics’ Award for Theatre in Scotland) nominee for Best Music and Sound. During the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown, McCarthy found himself regularly talking to his friends and family about theirContinue reading “Traverse 3 Hosts The Dream Frequencies”
Night Shift (Police) French Film Festival Online
Anne Fontaine’s police procedural with a difference (nobody gets shot, for a start) is reminiscent of The Last Detail, in that the central characters have been detailed to escort a prisoner from a holding facility to face his fate. In this case, the situation is one where the prisoner is not a criminal, but isContinue reading “Night Shift (Police) French Film Festival Online”
Citizens Theatre Announces Filmed Version of 2017 Two Hander, The Macbeths
Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre is reprising their acclaimed 2017 production of The Macbeths that played in their Circle Studio. Adapted by director Dominic Hill and writer Frances Poet this radically cut version of Shakespeare’s play charts the breakdown of the relationship of the infamous couple following an act of murder that binds then destroys them. ThisContinue reading “Citizens Theatre Announces Filmed Version of 2017 Two Hander, The Macbeths”
Celebration of Edinburgh Women Across the Years This International Women’s Day
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Museums & Galleries Edinburgh curators have taken the opportunity to shine a light on a selection of outstanding women from Edinburgh’s past. Five pioneering women, whose lives are reflected in the city’s history collections, have been chosen. The respective choices of History Curators Victoria Garrington and AnnaContinue reading “Celebration of Edinburgh Women Across the Years This International Women’s Day”
Starcatchers, Imaginate and Lyra Join up for New Children’s Creative Programme
Three of Scotland’s arts organisations that create work for children and young people, Starcatchers, Imaginate and Lyra, have come together to deliver a programme of artistic activity entitled Where We Are that will be co-designed with children and young people across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Fife. In response to the current shortfall of creative opportunities forContinue reading “Starcatchers, Imaginate and Lyra Join up for New Children’s Creative Programme”
The Translators
Translators are rarely given credit for their work so generally live in a world of relative anonymity. Yet where would we be without their prized skills? Whole worlds of literature and film would be lost to readers and cinema goers. One of the accolades given to best-selling books is the numbers of languages they’ve beenContinue reading “The Translators”
Scottish Ensemble put Wellness Centre Stage in Partnership with Maggie’s
During the challenging times we continue to face, Scottish Ensemble (SE) has launched three events Breathe: Music and Your Mind with Maggie’s that are inspired by their longstanding relationship with the charity. Since 2016, SE has been supporting and developing their work with people with cancer and their families by bringing live music into theirContinue reading “Scottish Ensemble put Wellness Centre Stage in Partnership with Maggie’s”
In Bed with Victoria
With no cinemas for us to visit just now, the French Film Festival has an exceptional selection of quality films scheduled over three weekends in March in their fff@home season. And based on what we’ve seen so far, you’ll be on a winner whatever your viewing tastes. Justine Triet’s In Bed With Victoria defies easyContinue reading “In Bed with Victoria”
Puppet Animation Scotland Brings Annual Festival Online for 2021
Scotland’s Puppet Animation Festival (PAF) has been running since 1984 and is the UK’s oldest established annual performing arts event for children. In the last 5 years it has toured to more than 200 venues throughout the length and breadth of Scotland and the North of England. This year, they will bring the popular FestivalContinue reading “Puppet Animation Scotland Brings Annual Festival Online for 2021”
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