BRAZIL, 1971. Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children, is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history.
Directed by BAFTA winner Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries, Central Station, On the Road) I’m Still Here won Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards.
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Winner of Best Film and Outstanding British Film at this year’s BAFTA Awards and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards.
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.
Learn about the history of Dumfries’ Fairs and the Travelling Showpeople who create them. Many Showfamilies have operated on the Whitesands for generations – hear their stories while watching a series of short films, including a new one by Ruari Barber-Fleming which documents a ‘Fairground Walkabout’. This event will also screen historical shorts of Showman Albert Biddall’s cinematograph, snippets from historical fairs in Dumfries and Galloway, and Showfamilies personal footage of past fairs during floods. Each short film will be introduced.
Screening followed by discussion on the history and future of Dumfries’ fairs, and the impact of proposed flood prevention plans on the Whitesands.
Hosted by Showpeople Alex James Colquhoun, Mitch Miller, filmmaker Ruari Barber-Fleming, and artist t s Beall. Presented by Fair Scotland in collaboration with The Stove Network. Funded by The People’s Project.
Ash Rise is an exhibition of new work from 20 of Scotland’s leading and emerging makers using wood from Scottish ash trees. The exhibition and a documentary film is touring Scotland to tell the story of this beautiful tree, its historic and contemporary brilliance as a material and the challenges of ash die-back.
Join us for a double bill screening of the Ash Rise (60mins) film alongside a documentary film about the innovative wood sculptor/furniture designer Tim Stead and the battle to save the Grade A listed interior he created in his family home in the Borders. In the interval, we’ll have refreshments and chat with Tom Addy, maker and creative director to the Ash film and Beatrix Wood, director of Tim Stead: Magician with Wood, who is based in Dumfries and Galloway.
Encore Screening: Sunday 23 March 2025, 2pm. The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Sergey Prokofiev | Cast: To be confirmed | Running time: 210 minutes (two intervals)
A Manhattan insurance clerk (Jack Lemmon) tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but office politics and his own romantic hopes complicate matters. The Apartment is the brilliant darkly comic romance written by I.A.L Diamond and Billy Wilder and directed by Billy Wilder. It's back in cinemas to celebrate the centenary of Jack Lemmon's birth (born 8 February, 1925).
*** Profits from each screening will be donated to a local charity in each town its screened in ***
Created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (4th November 2002, at London's Forum), We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. is a 96-minute movie comprising crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi curated by Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik.
A Manhattan insurance clerk (Jack Lemmon) tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but office politics and his own romantic hopes complicate matters. The Apartment is the brilliant darkly comic romance written by I.A.L Diamond and Billy Wilder and directed by Billy Wilder. It's back in cinemas to celebrate the centenary of Jack Lemmon's birth (born 8 February, 1925).
Elevator pitch: Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece.
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team led including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
Becoming Led Zeppelin explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds.
Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances, and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.
“For those who never saw Led Zeppelin live, the early concert footage alone is worth coming to see” - NME
The fun begins at 10.30am with a sing-along, followed by a short film or collection of short films for really wee ones.
Discovery Film Festival based in Dundee brings together the very best dialogue free short films from around the world – this year featuring films from Germany, France, Lithuania, Australia and Spain.
Feel free to download a resource pack here with activities to do at home.
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - as long as he isn't distracted by squirrels.
As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat who constantly terrorises OK City. But the rivalry between Dog Man and Petey is upended by the arrival of an adorable kitten clone of Petey, Lil Petey, who changes the game for both of them.
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, in a world designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection. It tells the story of Aurora, a Portuguese migrant working as a warehouse picker in Edinburgh. Trapped between the confines of a vast distribution centre and the solitude of her own bedroom, Aurora seeks out every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her sense of self.
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a hare-brained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve - as long as he isn't distracted by squirrels.
As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat who constantly terrorises OK City. But the rivalry between Dog Man and Petey is upended by the arrival of an adorable kitten clone of Petey, Lil Petey, who changes the game for both of them.
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