Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft die in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together, unravelling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing some of nature’s most explosive imagery. Directed by Sara Dosa, starring Miranda July and archive footage from Katia and Maurice Krafft.
Phenomenal Women is a series of films and events curated by the Scottish Documentary Institute celebrating women making documentaries addressing topical issues. This year’s theme focuses on mental health and politics, running over 2 weekends (10-11 and 17-18 September) in Edinburgh and Inverness. The programme includes four acclaimed feature length international documentaries that represent different
Paris, Texas is a drama from 1984 about Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family. Directed by Wim Wenders, see the re-release of the stunning film on the big screen in all of its glory.
Phenomenal Women is a series of films and events curated by the Scottish Documentary Institute celebrating women making documentaries addressing topical issues. This year’s theme focuses on mental health and politics, running over 2 weekends (10-11 and 17-18 September) in Edinburgh and Inverness. The programme includes four acclaimed feature length international documentaries that represent different
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes solidified Marilyn Monroe’s iconic image as a Blonde Bombshell for the remainder of her career. Starring alongside Jane Russel as the charming gold digger Lorelei Lee, this colourful comedy contains some of the most iconic imagery associated with the lasting legend of Marilyn Monroe. This film is screening as part of
Paris, Texas is a drama from 1984 about Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family. Directed by Wim Wenders, see the re-release of the stunning film on the big screen in all of its glory.
These classes are designed for all levels. Simple but not simplistic, clearly described and demonstrated exercises exploring a variety of approaches to making a drawing in a selection of different materials. For every 3 different tutored sessions you come to, I’ll give you a free pass to a Wednesday life drawing so you can practise
Gentle Sinners – the new project from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) and James Graham (The Twilight Sad) – released their first album These Actions Cannot Be Undone earlier this year. It’s the album’s cathartic, rousing finale ‘Landfill’ – built from rolling, toppling drums and flashes of synths and strings as atop it all layers of intersecting vocals from Graham explore addressing your mental health head on and the conflicting emotions it can bring.
Here’s what happens: whether you’re a seasoned pro or don’t know a pencil from a pen, we welcome all ages and all abilities – ESPECIALLY those of you who think you have NO abilities whatsoever. You can strut in and confidently do your thing, or declare yourself clueless and ask for help; you can show
One boiling hot summer, a married man is left alone to work in Manhattan while his family escape the city heat in Maine. The temptation of infidelity comes knocking when a gorgeous blonde played by Marilyn Monroe moves into the apartment upstairs. Comedic genius from duo Marilyn Monroe and Billy Wilder. This film is
Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft die in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together, unravelling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing some of nature’s most explosive imagery. Directed by Sara Dosa, starring Miranda July and archive footage from Katia and Maurice Krafft.
The Rum Festival 2022 is not taking place at Summerhall. For more information, please contact the event organisers directly via their website: https://therumfestival.co.uk/contact/
Join us for our Weekend with Wes screening of the beloved Moonrise Kingdom. The film follows the blossoming relationship between Sam, an orphaned 12-year-old and Suzy. The runaway couple venture onto a secluded island prompting the entire town to begin a search. Dreamy perfection from Wes Anderson. Weekend with Wes is screening 23rd -25th September.
Ride the Wave is an award winning Scottish feature documentary following young surfer Ben on his quest to become a big wave surfer. Having participated in competition surfing worldwide, 14-year-old, under-18 champion, Ben, is prepared to put his life on the line to ride one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in
One boiling hot summer, a married man is left alone to work in Manhattan while his family escape the city heat in Maine. The temptation of infidelity comes knocking when a gorgeous blonde played by Marilyn Monroe moves into the apartment upstairs. Comedic genius from duo Marilyn Monroe and Billy Wilder. This film is
Ride the Wave is an award winning Scottish feature documentary following young surfer Ben on his quest to become a big wave surfer. Having participated in competition surfing worldwide, 14-year-old, under-18 champion, Ben, is prepared to put his life on the line to ride one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in
Join us for our Weekend with Wes screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel. The perfectly cast Ralph Fiennes plays Gustave H, a concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel who is wrongly accused of murder. He befriends an eager lobby boy and the two embark on an outrageous adventure. Weekend with Wes is screening 23rd -25th
Join us for our Weekend with Wes screening of the beloved Moonrise Kingdom. The film follows the blossoming relationship between Sam, an orphaned 12-year-old and Suzy. The runaway couple venture onto a secluded island prompting the entire town to begin a search. Dreamy perfection from Wes Anderson. Weekend with Wes is screening 23rd -25th September.
Join us for our Weekend with Wes screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel. The perfectly cast Ralph Fiennes plays Gustave H, a concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel who is wrongly accused of murder. He befriends an eager lobby boy and the two embark on an outrageous adventure. Weekend with Wes is screening 23rd -25th
Bruno Dumont’s eleventh feature stars Léa Seydoux as a celebrity journalist who falls out of love with fame after a freak car accident. Penned by Dumont, the story chronicles the frenetic life of a famous TV star and journalist who becomes caught in the trappings of celebrity and subsequently overcome by a spiral of events
Les Magnétiques (15) The early 1980s: there’s a burst of post-punk creativity in the cultural landscape of 1980s Brittany – a rebellious energy which seeps into everything from rock music to publishing to pirate radio which provides an outlet for brothers Philippe (Thimotée Robart) and Jérôme (Joseph Olivennes, son of actress Kristin Scott Thomas), and
Directed by John Huston and scripted by her then husband Arthur Miller, The Misfits stars Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn, a woman who travels to Reno to seek independence from a loveless marriage but falls in love with the rough cowboy Gay (Clarke Gable). Offering a nuanced performance in her final role, The Misfits is a
Kakatsitsi are a group of traditional drummers, dancers and singers from Ghana. Their music rearranges traditional rhythms and chants from a variety of Ghanaian tribes in a ‘neo-traditional’ and accessible way. They have toured the UK 15 times, including high profile performances at WOMAD, Glastonbury and many other festivals and venues. The recent addition of
Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy of new beginning. Escape to the Italian Riviera with a cast including Katherine Parkinson (Home, I’m Darling, The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula, She Stoops to Conquer). Since the 1930s, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. When the current owner’s daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the
