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200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. "Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers" explores the misunderstood artist's revolutionary years in the south of France. Witness how Van Gogh's passion for storytelling transformed his art, turning his surroundings into vibrant, symbolic masterpieces. Explore this pivotal period and understand the genius behind the iconic works in this once-in-a-century show, made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.
Iris (played by the wonderful Laure Calamy from Call My Agent) has a seemingly flawless husband, two wonderful daughters, a dental practice with a relentless stream of customers, a nice apartment in an area she loves, friends who understand her... And she’ll soon be 50. And then a stranger plants a seed in her head: "Take a lover". Iris open Pandora’s box and candidates emerge as if from nowhere – as if it were raining men.
"A feel-good delight! Calamy, unleashed, offers a very funny and engaging performance." Le Parisien
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
Iris (played by the wonderful Laure Calamy from Call My Agent) has a seemingly flawless husband, two wonderful daughters, a dental practice with a relentless stream of customers, a nice apartment in an area she loves, friends who understand her... And she’ll soon be 50. And then a stranger plants a seed in her head: "Take a lover". Iris open Pandora’s box and candidates emerge as if from nowhere – as if it were raining men.
"A feel-good delight! Calamy, unleashed, offers a very funny and engaging performance." Le Parisien
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession.
Made with the support of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, the film delves into her archives, private notebooks and diaries from her 65-year career. Two decades after her death in 2004, the film represents a major reassessment of Barns-Graham’s life and work, and her place in 20th century art.
This French spin on Mark Herman’s Brassed Off has a beating emotional pulse of its own.
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor of the Lille Symphony Orchestra who travels the world. He discovers he was adopted - then also finds out he has a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a school marching band. While they seem to be worlds apart, their unwavering love of music unites them in difficult circumstances. What emerges is an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore.
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
This French spin on Mark Herman’s Brassed Off has a beating emotional pulse of its own.
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor of the Lille Symphony Orchestra who travels the world. He discovers he was adopted - then also finds out he has a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a school marching band. While they seem to be worlds apart, their unwavering love of music unites them in difficult circumstances. What emerges is an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore.
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
In our annual Book Week Scotland event, poet JoAnne McKay will draw on her current reading to explore how museums, and archaeology, are going to be tools for dealing with the climate crisis, and how past strategies and technologies may be needed to assist with our future. Combining readings from Reinventing Sustainability (Guttman-Bond) and Museums and Societal Collapse (Robert Janes) along with her own poetry, JoAnne will offer a unique insight into this fascinating topic.
JoAnne has selected the documentary Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope (Dir David Lickle, 2023, 45 mins). Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
From their inception in 1995 – to recording their tenth studio album – Scottish post-rock band Mogwai have remained true to their roots. Known for their intense and euphoric live performances, the band have transcended cult status. This is their story.
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