The Iris of the title (Laure Calamy) in Director Caroline Vignal’s latest comedy-drama is married to an attractive man (Vincent Elbaz), has two wonderful daughters, a very successful dental practice, a nice apartment and has a supportive circle of friends. A good life, yes? But she’s about to turn 50 and she has an itchContinue reading “Iris et les Hommes (It’s Raining Men) (15) French Film Festival”
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No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024
Alain Ughetto is a French born animator and filmmaker who, in this his second feature film, Interdit aux Chiens et aux Italiens (No Dogs No Italians), has created a deeply personal homage to his Italian predecessors. The beautifully constructed stop motion film, that was 9 years in the making, charts the economic migration and eventualContinue reading “No Dogs No Italians French Film Festival 2024 “
Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland
On Wednesday 4th December, Into Film Scotland’s festive breakfast event was held at Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh to not only celebrate their 10th anniversary, but to announce that award-winning actor, Dougray Scott is to be its new Industry Ambassador for Scotland. Scott, who appeared at the industry event via video link, says “I am incredibly honouredContinue reading “Actor Dougray Scott Announced as New Into Film Ambassador for Scotland”
Filmlovers! (Spectateurs) French Film Festival
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”
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”
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”
Film Calling for Ban on Greyhound Racing up for Top Prize at Film Festival
The 6th Big Syn International Film Festival, that is the world’s biggest sustainability film festival, had a grand opening at Europe’s biggest screen, London’s Piccadilly Lights, where it reached over 45 million in 120 countries. It is led by a Grand Jury of OSCAR, BAFTA and EMMY award-winners and leaders from the United Nations, House of Lords, as wellContinue reading “Film Calling for Ban on Greyhound Racing up for Top Prize at Film Festival”
Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands
There’s a multitude of talented musicians who “coulda been a contender” but instead faded into obscurity. Some due to their own personal demons, some perhaps due to a lack of dedication, and some, well…due to circumstances beyond their control. This documentary from Carla J Easton and Blair Young takes a delve into the careers ofContinue reading “Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands”
Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024
This year’s ESFF got off to the perfect start with this intelligent, noir-ish thriller. Director Simon Casal sets his film in the (very) near future, where a justice system is becoming overwhelmed by enormous caseloads and a shortage of judges. The government announces a referendum to approve the introduction of an artificial intelligence algorithm toContinue reading “Artificial Justice (Justicia Artificial) Edinburgh Spanish Filmfest 2024”
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