EIFF
World Premiere

Low Rider

15+
1hr 35 mins
Campbell X
Emma McDonald, Martin Kluge, Thishiwe Ziqubu

Premiere Status

World Premiere

Countries

South Africa, UK

Language

English

Content Warning

Racism, Sexual content, Swearing, Violence

Run Time

1hr 35 minutes

Enhanced Access

No

Overview

Part of the 

strand.

A young British woman embarks on a road trip in South Africa to find her estranged father, aided by a charismatic stranger on the way. The elusiveness of her father forms the foundation of her fragile sense of self as she tentatively starts to build new relationships.

Powered by finely drawn characters and a freewheeling narrative, this is a vivid and visually striking queer road movie that has a strong message of self-empowerment at its core. A film that is brimming with character and heart, it is a sensitive and beautifully performed exploration of identity, resilience and self-confidence.

– Emma Boa

Showtimes

The Venue

Vue Omni

Omni Leisure Building, Calton Square, EH1 3AU

The Venue

National Galleries Scotland: National, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh

The Mound, EH2 2EL

The Venue

Filmhouse

88 Lothian Road, EH3 9BZ

The Venue

Cameo Picturehouse

38 Home Street, EH3 9LZ

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