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Dunoon Film Festival

14 June – 16 June 2013

A brand new festival located in the Burgh Hall and Studio Cinema in Dunoon, this is an event packed with Scottish classics and featuring some of the best examples of recent cinema from ariund the world. There's a strand focused on the work of writer Alan Sharp and a great youth strand with treats for kids of all ages, plus an excellent collection of shorts. Attendees can also enjoy a photography exhibition, Stars In Scotland, featuring movie legends who have visited the country in years past.

The festival runs from 14 to 16 June.

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  • Wadjda
    Review preview for Wadjda

    A cracking film by a born filmmaker and I can’t wait to see what all involved in it do next.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    A young Saudi girl who will stop at nothing to earn enough money to buy the bicycle she craves.
  • Long Distance Information
    Review preview for Long Distance Information

    Long Distance Information depicts that phone call so well, the stilted awkwardness as you ask about things you don't care about.

    Donald Munro · 4 out of 5
    A phone call reveals the difficulties of estrangement within a family.
  • Cutting Loose
    Review preview for Cutting Loose

    Cutting Loose has a certain style and flair that brings out the artistry of hair dressing.

    Donald Munro · 4.5 out of 5
    Prisoners move toward rehabilitation and struggle with their hopes and dreams in the run up to the annual Scottish Prison Service hairdressing competition.
  • Paris-Manhattan
    Review preview for Paris-Manhattan

    A fun, lighthearted and above all confident film that lovers of the rom-com are likely to adore.

    Max Crawford · 3.5 out of 5
    Comedy about a Woody Allen-obsessed pharmacist.
  • Local Hero
    Review preview for Local Hero

    In retrospect, Local Hero can be seen as a high point for all concerned.

    Jeff Robson · 4 out of 5
    An American company attempts to buy up a Scottish village for pennies so it can site an oil refinery there, but the locals have other ideas.
  • Renoir
    Review preview for Renoir

    It might not be a Renoir, in either of the two historic senses, but it is an elegant and enjoyable drama filled with beauty, passion and a near sublime gentleness of spirit.

    Sophie Monks Kaufman · 3.5 out of 5
    The old age of the artist, exploring his relationship with a model and his son.
  • The Moo Man
    Review preview for The Moo Man

    This is first and foremost a celebration of life and life cycles but Heathcote's film also touches on deeper political issues surrounding the livelihoods of farmers.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    The year in a life of a dairy stockman and his herd.
  • Pouters
    Review preview for Pouters

    There are some stunning shots, neat personal moments.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    Two longtime rivals battle for the title of Doo Fleein Champion in the East End of Glasgow.
  • I Am Tom Moody
    Review preview for I Am Tom Moody

    A confident and assured portrayal of a distinct lack of confidence and assurance.

    Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
    A peek inside the mind of a singer with musician's block.
  • We Are Northern Lights
    Review preview for We Are Northern Lights

    Has a real sense of energy and speaks with a distinctive Scottish voice.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A collage of Scottish experiences recorded by professional and amateur filmmakers all across the country.

A–Z of Dunoon Film Festival 2013 reviews

Features

  • Dunoon diary
    Postcards from a seaside festival.
  • Painting a life
    Gilles Bourdos on Christa Theret in conversation about Renoir.
  • Pint of view
    Andy Heathcote, Heike Bachelier and Steve Hook talk about documentary The Moo Man.
  • North star
    Nick Higgins reveals the story behind We Are Northern Lights.

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