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...
After a traumatic incident, a young woman sleepwalks through life as an academic on campus, but with the arrival of an old friend with exciting news, she begins to question her life and the choices she has made. This beautifully...
A Yugoslav refugee balances his days as a counsellor with nights filled by the rhythms of a Balkan band, stitching together a new, harmonious life in Bristol. When emotional scars from his past resurface, the fragile world he’s built begins...
Every year contestants from around the globe travel to the scenic village in the Scottish Highlands to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship. The best bowl of oats takes home the coveted trophy – the Golden Spurtle. Constantine Costi’s...
In this classic Ealing comedy, Alec Guiness stars as a brilliant young chemist who is determined to create a fabric that will never stain or wear out. But he and his invention fall foul of factory workers and management who...
An experimental reflection on the changeable and complex nature of memory through the lens of neurodivergence. The latest project from filmmaker Andrew Kötting sees his daughter Eden, dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, accompanied by three workers who...
Screening as part of Budd Boetticher: The Ranown Cycle. EIFF presents six compact and beautiful films directed by Budd Boetticher, which present the apotheosis of the Western genre and all star classic Hollywood golden age movie icon Randolph Scott. Presented...
A hapless middle aged man is thrust into the role of a brutal avenger after a disastrous encounter with chemical waste. In this inventive, hilarious reboot, director Macon Blair reimagines the cult character familiar from the grisly 80s franchise. Featuring...
Screening as part of Sacred Bonds. Join us every morning of the Festival as we celebrate the remarkable original six James Bond films starring Sean Connery in his most famous role as the suave secret agent. Featuring daring stunts, elaborate...
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...
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Screening as part of Budd Boetticher: The Ranown Cycle. EIFF presents six compact and beautiful films directed by Budd Boetticher, which present the apotheosis...
17-year-old Christy has been kicked out of his latest foster home and is stuck staying with his hotheaded half-brother Shane. Met with many estranged...
