Category Archives: Film

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”

I wanted to like this film. A fine young cast of Izzy Jones, Steven Michael-O’Hara and Erika Alexander provide warmth and charm throughout, but sadly they have to fight against a dismal, uninspired script that does no-one any favours. Jones is Sarah-Jane, fetching up at her friend Deedee’s house in London from their home townContinue reading “Purple Beatz              Dir Lola Atkins“

For two weeks this October, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) hosts Keep It Lit with its largest programme to date, presenting over 240 events dedicated to the tradition of oral storytelling in Edinburgh, across Scotland and online. Highlights include The Story of Auslag: A Saga from Unst, a Shetland story dating back to theContinue reading “Keep It Lit Festival Highlights Role of Scotland’s Languages This October“

Nominations for the Margaret Tait Award, in partnership with Glasgow Film and applications for the Margaret Tait Residency, have been announced by LUX Scotland, a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices in Scotland. This double opportunity in the field of cinema is delivered in partnership with and taking placeContinue reading “Nominations and Applications Now Open for Margaret Tait Award & Residency “

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of French Film Festival UK (FFF UK), that will have screenings in over 35 cinemas across the UK from 2nd November to 15th December, programme highlights including 28 UK premières have been announced. Beginning in 1992 in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the only francophone film festival in the UK,Continue reading “30th French Film Festival UK 2022 Programme Highlights Revealed“

A welcome return to in-person showings for the Spanish Film Festival, making a triumphant start with an exceptional film that contains two exceptional performances. Iciar Bollain’s film, based on real life events, addresses the question of the possibility of finding forgiveness for a crime that changes your life forever, in the face of genuine repentanceContinue reading “Maixabel        Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival“

Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh announces the full programme for its third edition, featuring a line-up of Taiwanese films that will be screening in both Summerhall and Everyman cinemas this October. From short films to documentaries, many of which will be having their UK premiere as part of this year’s festival, this year’s programme offers aContinue reading “Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh Returns to Edinburgh This October“

Solar Flares: Deaf Heritage is a special screening and exploration of Scotland’s Deaf heritage that is often overlooked by a hearing and English language dominated society. This collection of 3 short films opens the door to Scotland’s deaf heritage through the lens of deaf filmmakers. Established in 2002, Solar Bear is a company that specialisesContinue reading “Filmhouse Edinburgh Presents Solar Flares: Deaf Heritage This September“

Barbados born and Glasgow based artist Alberta Whittle’sfilm Lagareh–The Last Born, that draws focus on anti-racist, pro-Black advocacy and Scotland’s historic connections to Transatlantic slave trade, returns to Scotland fresh from the 2022 Venice Biennale. Following its highly praised presentation as part of Whittle’s World Premiere exhibition of new work at this year’s Venice Biennale,Continue reading “Film by Barbados Artist Alberta Whittle Has UK Premiere at Glasgow Film Theatre “