Three adult children and their mother reunite after the death of their abusive father, engaging in a strange, cruel competition that shaped their childhood. As the games play out, hidden truths emerge, relationships crumble and violence ensues. Sharply scripted and...
A selection of the finest new short films from across the world, ranging from biting realism to surreal satire. Board games, Thanksgiving dinners and a dictator’s dog all play a part in this year’s short film competition, which explores the...
In Dead Lover, Grace Glowicki crafts a macabre yet tender reimagining of Frankenstein, where a gravedigger’s grief leads to madcap resurrection experiments. Shot on 16mm within minimalist black-box sets, the film blends horror, comedy, and romance, echoing influences from German...
A young woman finds herself in a strange, derelict hotel as nightmarish visions from her past come to haunt her. As the lines of reality become increasingly blurred, the roots of her trauma come to the fore. Uncompromising, visually striking...
An assured debut from director Harry Sherriff unfurls a darkly comic missing person tale set in a once-grand, now fading seaside hotel. When staff member Elle disappears overnight, her co-workers, led by restless longterm resident Leonard, grapple with unsettling dread...
EIFF is delighted to partner with NFTS Scotland and The Sean Connery Foundation to present the World Premiere of six short films created via the inaugural Sean Connery Talent Lab. These rich, vibrant and diverse films showcase six new filmmakers...
A powerhouse shorts programme showcasing some of the most extraordinary storytelling from across the globe, from Scotland and America to Sweden and Brazil. Reckonings with the past connect this year’s selection of astonishing short films, including meditative documentaries and heartbreaking...
A wealthy socialite (Cherry) and a struggling writer (Chalotra) are thrown together at a debauched party in this remarkable satire of greed and excess with a supernatural twist in the tale. With its striking visual language, extravagant production design and...
In this bruising, intense and beautifully acted prison drama, a murderer unravels through flashbacks to his youth which expose the history of trauma that set him on the path to violence. Featuring a powerful central performance from Iain Glen, and...
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After a traumatic incident, a young woman sleepwalks through life as an academic on campus, but with the arrival of an old friend with...
Screening as part of Sacred Bonds. Join us every morning of the Festival as we celebrate the remarkable original six James Bond films starring...
An incrementally suspenseful whodunnit that tackles politics, religion and the complicity of cinema and art. While shooting a period film reenacting a racist attack,...
