We’ve added another amazing In Conversation event to our line up this year. Legendary film editor Thelma Schoonmaker will discuss her late husband Michael Powell’s life and filmmaking career.
We’ll also screen The Edge of the World (1937) Michael Powell’s classic 1937 film presented in a digital restoration with a special introduction by Thelma Schoonmaker.
In Conversation: Thelma Schoonmaker
Beginning his career directing low budget films in the 1930s prior to his acclaimed 1937 film The Edge of the World, Michael Powell is perhaps best known for his creative partnership with Emeric Pressburger. That partnership produced some of the most brilliant British films of the 20th century, including The Life of Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948).
Public outrage at Powell’s solo directorial effort, the disturbing horror masterpiece Peeping Tom (1960) has since rightfully turned to praise and Powell is now considered one of the most important British filmmakers of the 20th century. This is thanks in no small part to the efforts of Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker since the 1980s, with their championing of his films and efforts to restore them.
Thelma will also introduce a special screening of Michael Powell’s classic film The Edge of the World (1937) presented in a digital restoration.
Set on an isolated Scottish island, Powell’s beautifully filmed and stirring film dramatises the shifts in play in a remote community as older generations struggle to retain their culture as younger islanders look to leave in search of more modern lifestyles.
Saturday 16 August | 7PM | Cameo 1 with introduction from Thelma Schoonmaker
In Conversation: Thelma Schoonmaker on Michael Powell
Sunday 17 August | 09.15pm | Tollcross Central Hall
90 Minutes of Less Podcast with Rose Matafeo
EIFF is also pleased to announce that the guest at 90 Minutes or Less FilmFest Podcast (Live) will be acclaimed comedian Rose Matafeo, star of Starstruck, Baby Done and Junior Taskmaster.
90 Minutes or Less is the celebrated podcast where host Sam Clements discusses a short, sharp film, under 90 minutes in length with special guests.
90 Minutes or Less FilmFest Podcast (Live)
Sunday 17 August | 2.50pm | Monkey Barrel Comedy 3
EIFF 2025 is supported by Screen Scotland.
