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The intrepid creator of the documentary That Sugar Film sets off on another journey, this time to scour the world for solutions and measures to combat climate change.
The intrepid creator of the documentary That Sugar Film sets off on another journey, this time to scour the world for solutions and measures to combat climate change.
The Acid House Trilogy
Three stories told atypically - through Irvine Welsh's prose.
Three stories told atypically - through Irvine Welsh's prose.
Alice
Alice, a happy and perfect wife and mother has her life turned upside down when she discovers her husband is living a secret life.
Alice, a happy and perfect wife and mother has her life turned upside down when she discovers her husband is living a secret life.
Aniara
Science-fiction drama about a passenger spaceship lost in the void.
Science-fiction drama about a passenger spaceship lost in the void.
Apocalypse Now Redux
Coppola adds 50 mins and re-edits his classic Vietnam war movie, based on The Heart Of Darkness.
Coppola adds 50 mins and re-edits his classic Vietnam war movie, based on The Heart Of Darkness.
The Art Of Self-Defense
After being beaten up on the street, an accountant joins a karate studio to learn how to protect himself.
After being beaten up on the street, an accountant joins a karate studio to learn how to protect himself.
Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion
The village druid enlists the help of Asterix and Obelix to find a young druid to share his secrets with.
The village druid enlists the help of Asterix and Obelix to find a young druid to share his secrets with.
Astronaut
A lonely widower's dream of going into space is reignited by a nationwide contest.
A lonely widower's dream of going into space is reignited by a nationwide contest.
Bait
Martin is a cove fisherman whose brother has started using their father’s boat to shuttle tourists, soon causing latent familial tensions to explode.
Martin is a cove fisherman whose brother has started using their father’s boat to shuttle tourists, soon causing latent familial tensions to explode.
The Biggest Little Farm
Filmmaker chronicles his own efforts and that of his wife, to trade in their city life for a small farm dream.
Filmmaker chronicles his own efforts and that of his wife, to trade in their city life for a small farm dream.
Birdboy: The Forgotten Children
Three children decide to leave their homes looking a better life.
Three children decide to leave their homes looking a better life.
The Black Forest
Drama about a pair of dysfunctional families on a summer break.
Drama about a pair of dysfunctional families on a summer break.
Black Panther
T'Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T'Challa's father's mistake.
T'Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T'Challa's father's mistake.
Blancanieves
1920s re-imagining of Snow White.
1920s re-imagining of Snow White.
Bludgeon
Documentary about competitive medieval combat.
Documentary about competitive medieval combat.
Blue Velvet
A young man befriends a woman in trouble and discovers a sinister side to life in his small town.
A young man befriends a woman in trouble and discovers a sinister side to life in his small town.
Bodies At Rest
Action adventure sees a morgue taken over by gunmen.
Action adventure sees a morgue taken over by gunmen.
Bohemian Rhapsody
A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid concert.
A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid concert.
Boys Night
Twelve-year-old Reese must brave the mean and marvellous streets of North East Glasgow to bring his drunken father safely home.
Twelve-year-old Reese must brave the mean and marvellous streets of North East Glasgow to bring his drunken father safely home.
Boyz In The Wood
An anarchic cocktail of generational politics, hip-hop loving farmers and hallucinogenic rabbit shites, set in the highlands of Scotland.
An anarchic cocktail of generational politics, hip-hop loving farmers and hallucinogenic rabbit shites, set in the highlands of Scotland.
Brave
A princess gets more than she bargains for when she asks for a spell.
A princess gets more than she bargains for when she asks for a spell.
Breadmakers
A day in the life of a bakery staffed by people with learning disabilities. Showing as part of Bridging The Gap and the Short Scottish Documentary Awards (which it won) at EIFF 2007.
A day in the life of a bakery staffed by people with learning disabilities. Showing as part of Bridging The Gap and the Short Scottish Documentary Awards (which it won) at EIFF 2007.
Bulbul Can Sing
Portrait of a trio of friends struggling with the expectations of adults and tradition in their village community.
Portrait of a trio of friends struggling with the expectations of adults and tradition in their village community.
Buñuel In The Labyrinth Of The Turtles
Animated feature about the master of Spanish surrealist cinema.
Animated feature about the master of Spanish surrealist cinema.
Cailleach
Portrait of a crofter.
Portrait of a crofter.
A Call To Spy
A drama inspired by true stories of women recruited as spies during the Second World War, who were sent to occupied France to disrupt the Nazis.
A drama inspired by true stories of women recruited as spies during the Second World War, who were sent to occupied France to disrupt the Nazis.
The Captor
In 1973, an unhinged American outlaw walked into a bank in Sweden demanding millions in cash in exchange for his hostages. The events that followed would capture the attention of the world and ultimately give a name to a new psychological phenomenon: Stockholm syndrome.
In 1973, an unhinged American outlaw walked into a bank in Sweden demanding millions in cash in exchange for his hostages. The events that followed would capture the attention of the world and ultimately give a name to a new psychological phenomenon: Stockholm syndrome.
Carmilla
A passionate friendship develops between a sheltered 15-year-old and an enigmatic stranger in this Gothic tale.
A passionate friendship develops between a sheltered 15-year-old and an enigmatic stranger in this Gothic tale.
Cell 211
When a prison guard is knocked unconscious at the start of a riot, he wakes to find he is trapped within the prison and must pretend to be a con to stay alive.
When a prison guard is knocked unconscious at the start of a riot, he wakes to find he is trapped within the prison and must pretend to be a con to stay alive.
Cleo From 5 To 7
A young French singer wanders the streets of Paris while waiting for the results of a cancer screening test.
A young French singer wanders the streets of Paris while waiting for the results of a cancer screening test.
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Darlin'
A sequel to The Woman in which a feral teenage girl is taken into strict Catholic care and prepared for her First Holy Communion.
A sequel to The Woman in which a feral teenage girl is taken into strict Catholic care and prepared for her First Holy Communion.
The Dead Don't Die
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
Drive Angry
A man escapes from Hell to try and rescue his baby granddaughter from a cult that intends to sacrifice her.
A man escapes from Hell to try and rescue his baby granddaughter from a cult that intends to sacrifice her.
Duck Daze
Johnina gets revenge on her childhood abuser and the community that enabled him, with the help of a duck.
Johnina gets revenge on her childhood abuser and the community that enabled him, with the help of a duck.
End Of Sentence
A widower embarks on a journey to fulfil his wife's wish to have her ashes scattered in Ireland, taking his estranged son along for the trip.
A widower embarks on a journey to fulfil his wife's wish to have her ashes scattered in Ireland, taking his estranged son along for the trip.
Even The Rain
A movie crew shooting a film about Columbus find themselves caught up in modern-day protests.
A movie crew shooting a film about Columbus find themselves caught up in modern-day protests.
Ever After
Two years after a zombie apocalypse, two women set off on a long journey in search of a safe haven.
Two years after a zombie apocalypse, two women set off on a long journey in search of a safe haven.
The Furies
Two women and one wakes to find herself playing a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Two women and one wakes to find herself playing a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance In 3D
Johnny Blaze returns as the Ghost Rider, who must stop the devil taking human form on earth.
Johnny Blaze returns as the Ghost Rider, who must stop the devil taking human form on earth.
A Girl From Mogadishu
The true story of Ifrah Ahmed, who fled war-torn Somalia in 2006 and became a campaigner against gender based violence and female genital mutilation.
The true story of Ifrah Ahmed, who fled war-torn Somalia in 2006 and became a campaigner against gender based violence and female genital mutilation.
Gosford Park
Murder and mystery at a party in a stately home.
Murder and mystery at a party in a stately home.
Gwen
In 19th Century Snowdonia, a young girl tries to hold her home and family together as a mining company encroach on their land.
In 19th Century Snowdonia, a young girl tries to hold her home and family together as a mining company encroach on their land.
The Greatest Showman
Musical celebration of PT Barnum's life as salesman, circus promoter, freak show entrepreneur, producer and show biz risk taker in 19th century America
Musical celebration of PT Barnum's life as salesman, circus promoter, freak show entrepreneur, producer and show biz risk taker in 19th century America
Hamada
Portrait of a group of young Sahrawi friends who live in a refugee camp in the Sahara.
Portrait of a group of young Sahrawi friends who live in a refugee camp in the Sahara.
The Hidden City
Beneath the modern city, there lies a vast labyrinth, which the filmmaker explores.
Beneath the modern city, there lies a vast labyrinth, which the filmmaker explores.
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The Iron Giant
A boy forms a bond with an alien giant.
A boy forms a bond with an alien giant.
In A Foreign Land
Documentary about Spaniards forced by commerce to seek work abroad.
Documentary about Spaniards forced by commerce to seek work abroad.
Jaén, Virgin And Extra
Documentary about the Jaén region and olive oil.
Documentary about the Jaén region and olive oil.
Kanini And Kanino
Two crab children go searching for their missing father.
Two crab children go searching for their missing father.
The Last Circus
Two clowns become embroiled in a tug of war for the heart of an acrobat.
Two clowns become embroiled in a tug of war for the heart of an acrobat.
Life Ain't Gonna Lose
A child learns to cope with being allergic to eggs.
A child learns to cope with being allergic to eggs.
Loopers: The Caddie's Long Walk
The story of the bond between golfer and caddie.
The story of the bond between golfer and caddie.
Love Type D
A woman who believes she has a 'loser in love gene' goes on the hunt of her exes in a bid to change her romantic future.
A woman who believes she has a 'loser in love gene' goes on the hunt of her exes in a bid to change her romantic future.
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Marshland
Two mismatched murder detectives try to stop a serial killer.
Two mismatched murder detectives try to stop a serial killer.
Mamma Mia!
When her daughter wants to get married, Donna has to explain that any one of three men could be her father.
When her daughter wants to get married, Donna has to explain that any one of three men could be her father.
Manta Ray
A fisherman finds an injured refugee and tries to help him.
A fisherman finds an injured refugee and tries to help him.
Man With A Movie Camera
Vertov's early documentary film with a soundtrack from Michael Nyman.
Vertov's early documentary film with a soundtrack from Michael Nyman.
Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love
A story of enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. The film follows their relationship from the early days in Greece, a time of ‘free love’ and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.
A story of enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. The film follows their relationship from the early days in Greece, a time of ‘free love’ and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.
Mary Poppins Returns
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins at a difficult time.
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins at a difficult time.
Mataharis
Three female detectives find a series of cases combine with personal upheavals to give them new perspectives on their own lives as well as those of their clients.
Three female detectives find a series of cases combine with personal upheavals to give them new perspectives on their own lives as well as those of their clients.
Memory: The Origins of Alien
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s Alien – rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O’Bannon and HR Giger.
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott’s Alien – rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O’Bannon and HR Giger.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
The MIF team chase down a group of international baddies who plan on taking over the world after nuking capital cities and killing anyone who moves.
The MIF team chase down a group of international baddies who plan on taking over the world after nuking capital cities and killing anyone who moves.
Mrs Lowry & Son
Story of the artist and his bed-ridden, controlling mother.
Story of the artist and his bed-ridden, controlling mother.
My Name Is Joe
A man struggles to do the right thing after years on the bottle.
A man struggles to do the right thing after years on the bottle.
The Mulberry House
After 10 years in Scotland, Sara Ishaq travels back to her childhood home of Yemen and takes her camera along.
After 10 years in Scotland, Sara Ishaq travels back to her childhood home of Yemen and takes her camera along.
Nefta Football Club
In the south of Tunisia, two football-fan brothers bump into a donkey lost in the middle of the desert on the border of Algeria. Strangely, the animal wears headphones over its ears.
In the south of Tunisia, two football-fan brothers bump into a donkey lost in the middle of the desert on the border of Algeria. Strangely, the animal wears headphones over its ears.
Never Look Away
A tormented young German artist who has fled to the west becomes convinced he has met the love of his life.
A tormented young German artist who has fled to the west becomes convinced he has met the love of his life.
Ode To Joy
A man who suffers sudden bouts of paralysis whenever he experiences strong emotions finds his efforts to avoid joy put to the test when he falls in love.
A man who suffers sudden bouts of paralysis whenever he experiences strong emotions finds his efforts to avoid joy put to the test when he falls in love.
The Olive Tree
A woman sets out to recover her grandfather's tree from the company who bought it.
A woman sets out to recover her grandfather's tree from the company who bought it.
The Perfect Fit
A look at the craft of making ballet shoes and the damage done in the pursuit of art.
A look at the craft of making ballet shoes and the damage done in the pursuit of art.
Photograph
Two lives intersect in Mumbai and go along together. A struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. The pair develops a connection that transforms them in ways that they could not expect.
Two lives intersect in Mumbai and go along together. A struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. The pair develops a connection that transforms them in ways that they could not expect.
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Rapture
Sliding into a heroin-induced oblivion, a director and his actress girlfriend become entangled with an aspiring filmmaker, whose addiction to cinema proves equally dangerous.
Sliding into a heroin-induced oblivion, a director and his actress girlfriend become entangled with an aspiring filmmaker, whose addiction to cinema proves equally dangerous.
Robert The Bruce
The story of the Scottish king.
The story of the Scottish king.
Schemers
Based on director's own experience as a fledgling promoter who came from the Schemes of Dundee.
Based on director's own experience as a fledgling promoter who came from the Schemes of Dundee.
Skin
The true story of white supremacist skinhead Bryon Widner and his attempts to leave his extreme right-wing past behind.
The true story of white supremacist skinhead Bryon Widner and his attempts to leave his extreme right-wing past behind.
The Skin I Live In
A brilliant but troubled plastic surgeon tries to create the perfect woman.
A brilliant but troubled plastic surgeon tries to create the perfect woman.
The Sound Of Silence
A successful "house tuner" in New York City, who calibrates the sound in people's homes in order to adjust their moods, meets a client with a problem he can't solve.
A successful "house tuner" in New York City, who calibrates the sound in people's homes in order to adjust their moods, meets a client with a problem he can't solve.
The Souvenir
A quiet film student begins finding her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man.
A quiet film student begins finding her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man.
Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse
A teenager bitten by a radioactive spider realises he's not the only one with super powers.
A teenager bitten by a radioactive spider realises he's not the only one with super powers.
Strange But True
A family grieving for the loss of a son face trouble when his girlfriend shows up five years later, claiming she is pregnant with the dead boy's child.
A family grieving for the loss of a son face trouble when his girlfriend shows up five years later, claiming she is pregnant with the dead boy's child.
Summer 1993
A young girl struggles to adapt to her new life in the countryside after the death of her mum.
A young girl struggles to adapt to her new life in the countryside after the death of her mum.
Synonyms
Tragicomedy about Yoav, a young Israeli determined to wipe out his origins and become French.
Tragicomedy about Yoav, a young Israeli determined to wipe out his origins and become French.
The Third Dad
A filmmaker sets out to find the grave of her estranged father.
A filmmaker sets out to find the grave of her estranged father.
Take My Eyes
Domestic abuse and its aftermath, Spanish style.
Domestic abuse and its aftermath, Spanish style.
Tesis
A student, researching violence in film for a thesis, discovers an active cell of snuff moviemakers.
A student, researching violence in film for a thesis, discovers an active cell of snuff moviemakers.
Them That Follow
Inside a snake-handling church deep in Appalachia, a forbidden relationship forces a pastor’s daughter to confront her community’s deadly tradition.
Inside a snake-handling church deep in Appalachia, a forbidden relationship forces a pastor’s daughter to confront her community’s deadly tradition.
Timecrimes
When a man accidentally travels back in time, he finds restoring the status quo is easier said than done. Plus read our exclusive interview with director Nacho Vigalondo.
When a man accidentally travels back in time, he finds restoring the status quo is easier said than done. Plus read our exclusive interview with director Nacho Vigalondo.
The Tobacconist
A young man befriends Sigmund Freud.
A young man befriends Sigmund Freud.
Top End Wedding
A couple mount a hunt for a bride-to-be's AWOL mum, so that they can can tie the knot.
A couple mount a hunt for a bride-to-be's AWOL mum, so that they can can tie the knot.
Toy Story 4
The gang go on a road trip with a new toy named Forky.
The gang go on a road trip with a new toy named Forky.
Underdown
Stories from the breadline in Beirut.
Stories from the breadline in Beirut.
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Vai
A portmanteau feature film by nine female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven Pacific islands. It is about the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai.
A portmanteau feature film by nine female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven Pacific islands. It is about the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai.
Varda by Agnès
A masterclass from the French filmmaker.
A masterclass from the French filmmaker.
The Vast Of Night
A late night radio presenter and a switchboard operator begin to suspect something odd is happening in their small town.
A late night radio presenter and a switchboard operator begin to suspect something odd is happening in their small town.
Volcano
A man goes on a series of absurdist adventures after becoming lost in the Ukranian steppe.
A man goes on a series of absurdist adventures after becoming lost in the Ukranian steppe.
Vulture
Consideration of farm animals.
Consideration of farm animals.
The Wind
On the Western frontier of the United States of America in the late 1800s, a plains-woman is driven mad by the harshness and isolation of the untamed land.
On the Western frontier of the United States of America in the late 1800s, a plains-woman is driven mad by the harshness and isolation of the untamed land.
The Woman
A successful country lawyer captures and attempts to 'civilise' a woman he finds in the woods.
A successful country lawyer captures and attempts to 'civilise' a woman he finds in the woods.
Yesterday
Musical comedy sees a singer-songwriter wake after a global blackout to discover a world where The Beatles never existed.
Musical comedy sees a singer-songwriter wake after a global blackout to discover a world where The Beatles never existed.
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