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JULY / AUGUST 2018 CINEMASTERS:
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
VERTIGO
THE LADY VANISHES
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
REAR WINDOW
PSYCHO
TO CATCH A THIEF
THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
THE BIRDS
INDIANA JONES TRILOGY
WHITNEY | HEARTS BEAT LOUD
CINEMASTERS: JACQUES TATI
TIME TRIAL | FIRST REFORMED
THE EYES OF ORSON WELLES
BLACKKKLANSMAN | STUDIO GHIBLI
GLASGOWFILM.ORG
CONTENTS THIS BROCHURE
Welcome to the new-look GFT brochure!
July Diary 2-3
We have made some changes in response to your feedback from our 2017
August Calendar 4 audience survey. You will now find more space given up-front to information
about special events, one-off screenings and seasons that are unique to GFT.
Special Screenings 5-10 Further into the brochure you will find more concise details about the general
releases that we are screening.
CineMasters: 11-12
Alfred Hitchcock
We have also changed how we feature date and time details. Special events
Indiana Jones Trilogy 13 and unique GFT seasons have specific dates and times listed, while for
general releases we note the dates of the film’s run. Full listing details for
Studio Ghibli Classics 14 general releases will be available via a weekly print-out from GFT box office,
also downloadable from the website at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on. This will
Festival 2018: 15 be available on Wednesday each week.
Berlin on Screen
CineMasters: More information on our Take 2 Family Friendly listings, including monthly
Jacques Tati 16
autism friendly screenings, can be found at glasgowfilm.org/take2
Cult Classics 17
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Let us know what you think – drop us an email at
New Releases 17-22 feedback@glasgowfilm.org, we would love to hear your thoughts.
Accessible Screenings 22 STAY INFORMED
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Movie Memories 23
Often films or events are added to our programme after the brochure print
deadline has passed, so to find the latest screening announcements and list-
Visible Cinema 24 ings: Go to our website at glasgowfilm.org
Access Film Club 24 Sign up to our weekly enewsletter at glasgowfilm.org/enewsletters
Ticketing Information 25 Read the latest from the Glasgow Film team on the GFT Blog. This month,
we’re talking top Hitchcock titles – tell us yours! glasgowfilm.org/blog
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FRI 29 JUNE Leave No Trace p17 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda p18 Leave No Trace p17 Whitney p18
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 15.30 / 20.30 15.30 / 20.35 15.00 / 20.30 12.30 / 20.10
JULY DIARY
14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Time Trial p17 Mary Shelley p18 Shadow of a Doubt p11 First Reformed p18
Leave No Trace p17 14.30 / 18.45 12.45 / 17.55 17.50 15.15 / 17.45 / 20.25
13.00 / 15.30 / 20.25 Tranny Fag p18 Sicario 2: Soldado p17 Access Film Club: Racer and the Jailbird p19
Time Trial p17 16.50 / 20.45 14.45 / 20.05 Thoroughbreds p24 13.45
14.00 / 18.25 18.00 Ex Libris p19
The Lady Vanishes p11 Leave No Trace p17
18.15 17.25 WED 11 JULY 16.45
Boom For Real p18
16.00 / 20.50 WED 4 JULY Take 2: The Little Vampire Whitney p18 Pin Cushion p19
11.30 £5.50 see glasgowfilm.org 15.00 / 17.45 / 20.20 20.45
Jason & the Argonauts + Q&A p5 Sicario 2: Soldado p17
18.00 14.45 / 16.25 / 20.15 Take 2 Access: The Little Vampire Mary Shelley p18 Preview: C’est la vie p7
12.00 £5.50 see glasgowfilm.org 14.45 17.30
SAT 30 JUNE Leave No Trace p17
14.00 / 17.25 SUN 8 JULY Sicario 2: Soldado p17 Take 2: Mon Oncle
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 11.30 £5.50 see glasgowfilm.org
15.15 / 20.05
14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Time Trial p17 Whitney p18
15.15 14.00 / 19.25 Leave No Trace p17 SUN 15 JULY
Leave No Trace p17
17.30 / 20.35 Vertigo p11
12.45 / 15.15 / 17.50 / 20.00 The Deer Hunter p6 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda p18
19.15 14.15 Leaning Into the Wind + Q&A p7 16.30
Time Trial p5 / p17
Tranny Fag p18 18.10 Whitney p18
16.00 / 20.30 Mary Shelley p18
13.15 16.45 THU 12 JULY 13.45 / 16.15
Boom For Real p18
14.00 / 18.05 Whitney + Q&A p6 Sicario 2: Soldado p17 Whitney p18 First Reformed p18
19.50 19.10 15.00 / 17.40 / 20.20 13.30 / 19.15
Take 2: Mulan see glasgowfilm.org
11.30 £5.50 Visible Cinema: RSC Curates p24 Leave No Trace p17 Mary Shelley p18 Racer and the Jailbird p19
17.15 16.30 20.05 15.15
SUN 1 JULY
THU 5 JULY Jaws p17 Sicario 2: Soldado p17 Pin Cushion p19
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 13.15
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 19.40 15.15 / 17.25
16.30 / 19.15
14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Betty: They Say I’m Different + Ex Libris p19
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Leave No Trace p17 Yellow Submarine p6
Recorded Q&A p7 18.00
14.30 / 17.00 / 19.30 Leave No Trace p17 13.00 / 17.30
15.00 / 18.00 / 20.30 18.15 In Bed with Madonna p8
Time Trial p17 Shadow of a Doubt p11 19.30
Time Trial p17 15.05 Leave No Trace p17
13.45 / 17.45
16.45 / 20.45 14.45 / 20.35 MON 16 JULY
Boom For Real p18 MON 9 JULY
Tranny Fag p18 FRI 13 JULY Vertigo p11
15.45 Whitney p18
14.30 / 18.45 Vertigo p11 20.00
The Lady Vanishes p11 15.00 / 20.20
14.00 FRI 6 JULY 14.30 / 17.30 Whitney p18
Mary Shelley p18 14.45 / 17.20
A Love That Never Dies + Q&A p5 Whitney p18 14.40 / 20.05 Whitney p18
19.45 12.30 / 15.05 / 17.40 / 20.20 12.30 / 20.15 First Reformed p18
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 15.00 / 20.25
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda p18 15.15 / 17.20 First Reformed p18
MON 2 JULY
12.15 / 18.15 15.10 / 18.10 / 20.30 Racer and the Jailbird p19
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 Leave No Trace p17 17.40
Mary Shelley p18 18.00 / 20.35 Racer and the Jailbird p19
14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 Pin Cushion p19
13.00 / 17.25 17.45
Leave No Trace p17 Jaws p17 18.00
Sicario 2: Soldado p17 17.40 Ex Libris p19
15.15 / 18.00 / 20.30 Mario p19
14.45 / 20.05 12.15
Time Trial p17 TUE 10 JULY 15.15 / 20.10
16.50 / 20.45 Leave No Trace p17 Pin Cushion p19
Whitney p18 TUE 17 JULY
15.45 / 20.30 16.10 / 20.45
Boom For Real p18 14.45 / 20.15
Con Air - 35mm p17 Vertigo p11
15.00 / 18.50 SAT 7 JULY Mary Shelley p18
23.00 17.30
TUE 3 JULY Whitney p18 15.15 / 20.05
15.00 / 17.40 / 20.20 SAT 14 JULY Whitney p18
Sicario 2: Soldado p17
Sicario 2: Soldado p17
14.45 / 17.30 / 20.15 17.35 Vertigo p11
14.30
14.45 / 20.20
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First Reformed p18 SAT 21 JULY Summer 1993 p20 SAT 28 JULY TUE 31 JULY
14.30 / 17.15 18.00 Jour de fête p16 Mon Oncle p16
JULY DIARY
Madame p19
Racer and the Jailbird p19 14.00 / 16.15 / 18.30 / 20.40 The Receptionist p20 14.00 15.00
20.00 15.15 / 20.25 Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday p16 McQueen p20
First Reformed p18
Pin Cushion p19 15.15 / 20.25 Strangers on a Train p11 16.00 20.20
21.00 18.15 McQueen p20 The Secret of Marrowbone p21
A Prayer Before Dawn p19
Generation Wealth + 12.40 / 17.45 WED 25 JULY 18.05 / 20.35 18.00
Recorded Q&A p8 Madame p19 The Secret of Marrowbone p21 Iceman p20
Postcards from the 48% p20
18.10 15.00 / 20.10 18.25 / 20.45 15.20 / 20.20 15.15 / 20.40
Mario p19 Summer 1993 p20 First Reformed p18 Iceman p20 Kissing Candice p21
15.00 12.25 / 17.30 20.20 13.00 / 17.50 18.15
WED 18 JULY Take 2: The Princess Bride A Prayer Before Dawn p19 Generation Wealth p21 Apostasy p20
Whitney p18 11.30 £5.50 see glasgowfilm.org 14.45 / 17.40 15.00 / 20.10 15.30 / 20.30
17.40 / 20.15 Summer 1993 p20 Apostasy p20 Rear Window p12
SUN 22 JULY
First Reformed p18 15.15 / 20.35 12.45 / 17.45 17.45
Madame p19
14.45 / 20.05 The Receptionist + Q&A p9 Take 2: Mary and the Witch’s WED 1 AUG
17.15 / 19.35
Racer and the Jailbird p19 18.00 Flower see glasgowfilm.org
First Reformed p18 Playtime p16
17.20 11.30 £5.50 17.40
14.00 Princess Mononoke p14
Pin Cushion p19 15.00 - dubbed SUN 29 JULY McQueen p20
A Prayer Before Dawn p19
18.10 THU 26 JULY Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday p16 20.20
19.20
Mario p19 17.15 The Secret of Marrowbone p21
Summer 1993 p20 Madame p19
15.00 / 20.25 15.00 / 20.40 McQueen p20 15.15 / 20.30
14.30 / 19.45
My Neighbour Totoro p14 19.20 Iceman p20
Raiders of the Lost Ark p13 First Reformed p18
15.15 - dubbed 17.35 The Secret of Marrowbone p21 18.00
14.15
THU 19 JULY 17.00 Kissing Candice p21
Strangers on a Train p11 A Prayer Before Dawn p19
Whitney p18 16.45 14.45 / 20.15 Iceman p20 16.15 / 20.40
15.00 / 20.20 14.45 / 19.35 Apostasy p20
Apostasy + Q&A p8 Summer 1993 p20
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First Reformed p18 17.00 18.00 Generation Wealth p21 14.00 / 18.30
14.45 / 17.25 15.00 Spirited Away p14
MON 23 JULY Movie Memories: Summer
Racer and the Jailbird p19 Holiday Sing-a-long p23 Apostasy p20 15.00 - dubbed
20.05 Madame p19 17.30
15.00 / 20.40 11.00 THU 2 AUG
Pin Cushion p19 The Receptionist p20 Rear Window p12 Playtime p16
20.50 First Reformed p18 14.30
17.20 15.15 / 20.25 15.00
Mario p19 Princess Mononoke p14 Fed from the fiery springs p9 McQueen p20
15.15 / 18.00 A Prayer Before Dawn p19 19.45
17.50 - subtitled
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14.45 / 19.50 20.30
My Neighbour Totoro p14 FRI 27 JULY MON 30 JULY The Secret of Marrowbone p21
18.15 - subtitled Summer 1993 p20
15.15 / 20.15 Jour de fête p16 Mon Oncle p16 14.45
FRI 20 JULY 13.00 / 18.15 17.45 Iceman p20
Raiders of the Lost Ark p13
Madame p19 18.10 McQueen p20 McQueen p20 17.35
14.00 / 16.15 / 18.30 / 20.40 15.15 / 20.20 15.00 / 20.20 Kissing Candice p21
The Receptionist p20
First Reformed p18 17.55 The Secret of Marrowbone p21 The Secret of Marrowbone p21 18.30
12.30 / 17.45 13.15 / 18.00 15.15 / 20.10 Apostasy p20
TUE 24 JULY
A Prayer Before Dawn p19 Iceman p20 15.30 / 20.45
Madame p19 Iceman p20
15.10 / 20.15 17.55 Spirited Away p14
15.00 / 20.40 15.45 / 20.35
Postcards from the 48% p20 Kissing Candice p21 17.50 - subtitled
First Reformed p18 Generation Wealth p21
13.00 / 18.00 15.30 / 20.35 Cabaret p15
17.45 13.30 / 18.25
Apostasy p20 20.10
3 Summer 1993 p20
15.30 / 20.25
A Prayer Before Dawn p19
14.45 / 20.15
Apostasy p20
16.00 / 20.50
18.15
AUGUST CALENDAR
FRI 3 - THU 9 AUG FRI 10 - THU 16 AUG FRI 17 - THU 23 AUG FRI 24 - THU 30 AUG
Hearts Beat Loud p21 Hearts Beat Loud p21 The Eyes of Orson Welles p22 BlacKkKlansman p22
The Apparition p21 The Escape p22 American Animals + Q&A p10 The Children Act p22
Sicilian Ghost Story p21 Under the Tree p22 Heathers p17 Psycho p12
The Producers + The Eyes of
North by Northwest p12
recorded Q&A p9 Orson Welles + Q&A p10 Upcoming Films
Indiana Jones and
To Catch a Thief p12 The Murder of Mr Devil p10 the Last Crusade p13 More titles for August will be
Indiana Jones and The Man Who Knew announced throughout July.
the Temple of Doom p13 Too Much p12 When Marnie Was There p14 The full weekly schedule will
be published at
Visible Cinema:
Wings of Desire p15 Victoria p15 McQueen p24 glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
every Wednesday and
available to pick up from our
The Lives of Others p15 Symphony of Now p15
Box Office.
full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
Howl’s Moving Castle p14 Ponyo p14
Movie Memories: A Kind of
Seeing: Sports for All! p23
Access Film Club:
Hearts Beat Loud p24
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4
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jason and the Argonauts Time Trial + Q&A A Love That Never Dies
+ Q&A Saturday 30 June (20.30) + Q&A
Friday 29 June (18.00) Sunday 1 July (19.45)
Director Finlay Pretsell, UK 2017, 1h22m, 18
Director Don Chaffey Cast Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack, Directors Jimmy Edmonds, Jane Harris, UK 2017, 1h15m,
Gary Raymond, UK/USA 1963, 1h39m, U Time Trial gives us an exhilarating and 12A: infrequent strong language, bereavement theme
terrifying place in the race, providing an
Part of the build up to celebrating the 100th immersive experience as close to actually Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds’ son Josh died
birthday of legendary stop-motion animator Ray competing as you will ever see on film. six years ago while travelling in SE Asia. To
Harryhausen in 2020, this commemorative Scottish cyclist David Millar, shrouded in honour his memory, they set off on their own
screening of Jason and the Argonauts takes darkness, declares an intention to rise again. road trip across the USA to find out why, in a
place on what would have been his 98th This is a sensory ride through the thrill and world where death will always make front page
birthday. Arguably his defining work, and one hardship of professional cycling. We are news, real life conversations about death, dying
which continues to enthrall fans of all ages, this hurtled off a hillside, details blurring like and bereavement are so problematic. Along the
classic retelling of Greek mythology showcases watercolours. The euphoria and the fatigue, way they find other bereaved families with
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some of the most famous special effects the highs and the lows. It’s as if it were touching stories of grief that refuse social
sequences of all time. Marvel at the bronze ourselves struggling through the bumpy roads expectations about moving on or letting go.
giant Talos, the seven-headed Hydra, and of of France. David bluntly and fearlessly narrates
course the famous Skeleton Army. his last season in the saddle, intimate and This screening will be followed by a Q&A
immediate, along with the intricate with directors Jane Harris and Jimmy
Preceded by a special introduction from the relationships of cyclist, road crew, fellow Edmonds.
Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation and
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competitors, manic fans, and the media circus
followed by a Q&A with one of the film’s stars, surrounding it all. Time Trial reveals how the
Scottish actor John Cairney. human spirit is driven by forces deeper than
success and glory.
Followed by a Q&A with David Millar and
director Finlay Pretsell.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Yellow Submarine
Sunday 8 July (13.00 & 17.30)
Preview: Whitney + Q&A Wednesday 4 July (19.50) Director George Dunning Cast The Beatles, Paul Angelis,
John Clive, UK 1968, 1h30m, U
Director Kevin Macdonald, UK/USA 2018, 2h, CTBC - 15
An icon of psychedelic pop culture and an
With over 200 million album sales worldwide, and remaining the only artist to chart seven exhilaratingly joyful cinematic experience for
consecutive US No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was the voice of a generation. She had the voice of an all ages – filled with visual invention, optical
angel onstage, but was being torn apart by her demons offstage. Oscar-winning director Kevin illusions, word play, and glorious, glorious
Macdonald ( Touching the Void, The Last King of Scotland) takes an unprecedented and unique music. Once upon a time there was a paradise
look into Whitney’s life. called Pepperland, 80,000 leagues under the
sea it lay, a place where beauty, happiness,
Followed by a Q&A with director Kevin Macdonald. and music reign supreme. This peaceful
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harmony is shattered when the Blue Meanies
invade and it is up to The Beatles to save the
day, journeying across the seven seas to free
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and
restore music, colour, and love to the world. A
landmark animation that conjures a non-stop
parade of wildly different styles and
techniques, of course fusing them all together
with a stellar soundtrack.
New Digital Restoration.
The Deer Hunter Wednesday 4 July (19.15) All ticket holders will receive an exclusive
Director Michael Cimino Cast Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, USA/UK 1978, 3h3m, 18 50th anniversary commemorative pack,
including four stunning limited edition
Michael Cimino’s ground-breaking classic marked the moment when American cinema finally collector’s cards and a Peppertastic sticker
started to address the emotional and psychological legacy of the war in Vietnam. This epic follows set!
the harrowing and heartbreaking story of three ordinary steel workers who leave behind the strong Special prices - £12.50 (£9.50 conc).
bonds of their community to fight in a desperate foreign war. New Digital Restoration CineCard discount applies.
Screening to mark the 4th July celebrations in USA. 6
SPECIAL EVENTS
Leaning Into the Wind - Betty: They Say I’m Preview: C’est la vie
Andy Goldsworthy + Q&A Different + Recorded Q&A Saturday 14 July (17.30)
Wednesday 11 July (18.10) Thursday 12 July (18.15) Director Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano Cast Jean-Pierre
Bacri, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gilles Lellouche, France 2017, 1h57m,
Director Thomas Riedelsheimer, UK/Germany 2017, 1h33m, Director Philip Cox, UK/France 2017, 1h14m, 12A: infrequent
subtitles, CBTC - 15
PG moderate bad language and drug references
Max has run a catering company for 30 years.
An award-winning, globally celebrated artist, Betty Davis changed the landscape for female
Today is Pierre and Helena’s big day. As usual,
Andy Goldsworthy OBE is known for creating artists in America. She insisted on having
Max recruited his team of waiting staff, cooks,
unique work that combines materials from complete control of her image and recordings,
and dishwashers. He advised the couple on a
everyday surroundings. Some of his pieces are and in the case of her turbulent marriage to
photographer, reserved the band: everything to
monumental works of land art, others exist Miles Davis, her personal life. She broke
make the party a success. But despite his
only briefly before being altered or erased by boundaries with her daring personality, iconic
meticulous planning, the wedding threatens to
natural processes. Leaning Into the Wind fashion and funk music. Then suddenly she
explores his unique approach to art through erupt into an utter nightmare. The dynamic duo
vanished. When the filmmakers tracked down
behind the 2011 smash Intouchables – Éric
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exquisite cinematography. The film follows the elusive artist, she finally agreed to tell her
Toledano and Olivier Nakache – reunite for this
Goldsworthy from his hometown of Dumfries story – on her terms.
deliciously deadpan comic soufflé.
to France, Brazil and the USA as he creates Creatively blending documentary and
stunning works of art from the world around animation this movie traces the path of Betty’s Celebrate Bastille Day with this special
him. life, how she grew from humble upbringings to preview screening, six weeks before its
become a fully self-realized black female official release on 31 August.
Followed by a Q&A with artist Andy pioneer the world failed to understand or
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Goldsworthy. appreciate. After years of trying, the elusive
Betty, forever the free-spirited Black Power
Goddess, finally allowed the filmmakers to
creatively tell her story based on their
conversations.
Followed by a recorded Q&A with director
Philip Cox and journalist Tara Joshi.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
In Bed with Madonna Generation Wealth + Apostasy + Q&A
Sunday 15 July (19.30) Recorded Q&A Sunday 22 July (17.00)
Tuesday 17 July (18.10)
Director Alek Keshishian, USA 1991, 1h55m, 18 Director Daniel Kokotajlo Cast Molly Wright, Siobhan
Finneran, Sacha Parkinson, UK 2017, 1h35m, CTBC - 15
Director Lauren Greenfield, USA 2018, 1h46m, 18
This documentary chronicles Madonna’s
controversial 1990 ‘Blonde Ambition’ Daniel Kokotajlo’s intelligent, gripping drama is
In The Queen of Versailles (2012), director
international tour, kicking off in Japan during set among a close-knit community of
Lauren Greenfield documented how an
its rainy season, then traveling to North Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oldham. Ivanna
American billionaire family faced the economic
America with significant stops in Los Angeles, (Siobhan Finneran) is a true believer and has
crisis. Her fascination with materialistic,
Detroit, Toronto, and New York. The film is a raised two teenage daughters to follow her
image-obsessed culture continues to bear rich
behind-the-scenes look at Madonna’s values. Luisa (Sacha Parkinson) is at college
fruit in Generation Wealth. Simultaneously
relationships with her dancers and crew, her photographic journey, memoir, and historical and facing bad influences and irresistible
then-boyfriend Warren Beatty, and her family essay, the film bears witness to the global temptations. Fears for her younger daughter
Alex (Molly Wright) prompt Ivanna to arrange a
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and friends, achieving an intimate glimpse into boom–bust economy, the corrupted American
the boundary-pushing singer’s drive and Dream and the human costs of late stage match with church elder Adam (Robert Emms).
individuality. capitalism, narcissism and greed. Tensions slowly grow in a powerful, strikingly
“Lauren Greenfield is on to something.” restrained story of the clash between blind
Screening to coincide with Pride Glasgow faith, family and freedom.
– Peter Debruge, Variety
2018. “Authentic, sensitive and subtle but
Followed by a recorded Q&A with director has a sledgehammer narrative punch”
Lauren Greenfield and Kate Muir. - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Followed by a Q&A with director Daniel
Kokotajlo.
8SPECIAL EVENTS
The Receptionist + Q&A Crossing the Line: The Producers + Mel Brooks
Wednesday 25 July (18.00) LUX Scotland presents: Recorded Q&A
Director Jenny Lu Cast Josh Whitehouse, Lorraine Stanley,
Fed from the fiery springs Sunday 5 August (16.45)
Nicola Wright, Shuang Teng, UK/Taiwan 2016, 1h42m, 18 Sunday 29 July (19.45)
Director Mel Brooks Cast Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Estelle
Directors Various, 1h30m, N/C 18+ Winwood, USA 1967, 1h28m, PG
Unable to find a job, Tina, a Taiwanese
graduate living in London, starts working in an The Producers holds a special place as one of
Inspired by elemental forces of nature, this
illegal massage parlour as a receptionist. As the greatest satirical comedies of all-time.
programme of artists’ moving image works
she gradually comes to know the women in this Released 50 years ago, it won the Academy
includes Volcano Saga, (1989) by Joan Jonas
artificial family, where sex lies at the core of Award for Best Original Screenplay, and is
featuring Tilda Swinton in an imaginative
everything, she sees how they struggle to find arguably Mel Brooks’ best-loved film. Max
retelling of 13th century Icelandic myths. The
a way to make their lives work. Bialystock is a washed-up Broadway producer
programme also includes Glasgow based artist
Ilana Halperin delivering a performative lecture forced to romance old ladies to finance his
Followed by a Q&A with director Jenny Lu
inspired by her geological research. Selected by plays. When timid accountant Leo Bloom is
and actor/producer Shuang Teng.
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freelance curator Graham Domke, with full brought in to do his books, he inadvertently
programme details on glasgowfilm.org. reveals that a producer could make more
money with a flop than a hit. Together they
Introduced by Graham Domke. come up with what they consider to be a
sure-fire disaster waiting to happen – a musical
love story entitled ‘Springtime for Hitler’.
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This screening will feature a recorded
DON’T MISS OUT! introduction and short Q&A with Mel Brooks,
hosted by Ben Mankiewicz of TCM.
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9SPECIAL EVENTS
The Murder of Mr Devil The Eyes of Orson Welles American Animals + Q&A
Saturday 11 August (15.00) + Q&A Tuesday 28 August (19.50)
Sunday 12 August (19.10)
Director Ester Krumbachová Cast Jirina Bohdalova, Vladimir Director Bart Layton Cast Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Ann
Mensik, Ljuba Hermanova, Czechoslovakia 1970, 1h15m, Dowd, USA 2017, 1h56m, 15
Director Mark Cousins, UK 2018, 1h50m, CTBC - 15
N/C 15+
After enrolling at Transylvania University,
Granted exclusive access to hundreds of
Kate, an intelligent and attractive forty- Spencer (Barry Keoghan) and Warren (Evan
private drawings and paintings by Orson
something, longs for marriage. When a friend Peters) begin to dream of remarkable lives
Welles, filmmaker Mark Cousins dives deep
from her youth whom she remembers fondly beyond their middle-class suburban existence.
into the visual world of this legendary director
contacts her, she is delighted and invites the Suddenly, it hits them – they have all the
and actor, to reveal a portrait of the artist as
man to dinner. However Mr Devil is not ingredients to pull off one of the most
he’s never been seen before – through his own
interested in her heart or soul, and instead the audacious art thefts in recent history.
eyes, sketched with his own hand, painted
gluttonous man wants simply to indulge in her Convinced they can get away with it, they
with his own brush. Executive produced by
cooking. Told through Kate’s preposterously recruit two other friends and before long, the
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Michael Moore, The Eyes of Orson Welles
exaggerated personal experiences, the film is excitement of knowing what might happen if
brings vividly to life the passions, politics and
based on a short story by director Ester they cross the line becomes all-consuming. Bart
power of this brilliant 20th-century showman,
Krumbachová. Krumbachová was a key figure Layton’s first feature since 2012’s The Imposter
and explores how the genius of Welles still
of the Czechoslovak New Wave, and worked intersperses the film with real interviews of the
resonates today in the age of Trump, more
closely with Vera Chytilova (Daisies, Fruit of four protagonists. Both hilarious and tragic,
than 30 years after his death.
Paradise). American Animals asks what it takes to be
“Looks deep into the soul of an
remarkable and if it’s worth it.
The film will be preceded by an extended artist.”
“American Animals is fiercely entertaining
introduction from film historian and curator - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
from start to finish” - David Ehrlich, IndieWire
Petra Hanakova from the Charles University
Followed by a Q&A with director Mark
Prague. Petra specialises in Eastern European Followed by a Q&A with director
Cousins.
Film and Feminist film theory. Bart Layton.
10CINEMASTERS: ALFRED HITCHCOCK Alfred Hitchcock casts a long shadow over Fri 13 - Tue 17 July
contemporary cinema. His visual style has
inspired hundreds of iconic moments in
movies. His intuitive sense of how to thrill an
audience has often been imitated, but seldom
bettered. To mark the 60th anniversary of
Vertigo, Hitchcock’s suspenseful masterpiece,
we have picked 10 films that represent his
finest achievements. For Hitchcock beginners
and experts alike, this is an unmissable chance
to experience the pioneering CineMaster on
the big screen.
Vertigo
Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, USA 1958, 2h8m, PG
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Vertigo follows Scottie Ferguson, a police detective forced to
Find times and book tickets at: retire after a horrific accident, who is hired to tail the mysterious Madeleine Elster as part of a
glasgowfilm.org/hitchcock seemingly mundane private investigation. But his search begins to take strange and unsettling
turns as he delves deeper into Madeleine’s persona. New Digital Restoration.
The Lady Vanishes Shadow of a Doubt Strangers on a Train
Sun 1 (14.00) & Tue 3 July (18.15) Sun 8 (15.05) & Tue 10 July (17.50) Sun 22 (16.45) & Tue 24 July (18.15)
Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Margaret Lockwood, Michael Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Teresa Wright, Joseph Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Farley Granger, Robert
Redgrave, Paul Lukas, UK 1938, 1h36m, U Cotten, Macdonald Carey, USA 1943, 1h48m, PG Walker, Ruth Roman, USA 1951, 1h41m, PG
Whilst travelling, young socialite Iris strikes up Shadow of a Doubt follows Charlie Oakley, a Tennis star Guy Haines is enraged by his wife’s
an acquaintance with English governess, Miss killer just one step ahead of the law, as he refusal to finalize their divorce. After a chance
Froy. When Miss Froy mysteriously disappears, travels to Santa Rosa under the pretense of meeting with Bruno Anthony, Guy becomes
Iris is accused of hallucinating to the extent that visiting his relatives. But his niece and embroiled in a murder exchange deal that
she begins to doubt her own state of mind. namesake, Young Charlie, soon begins to unwittingly causes him to become the main
suspect that her uncle is the Merry Widow suspect in the murder of his wife.
Special introduction on Sun 1 July.
11 Murderer. New Digital Restoration.CINEMASTERS: ALFRED HITCHCOCK
Rear Window To Catch a Thief The Man Who Knew Too
Sun 29 (14.30) & Tue 31 July (17.45) Sun 5 (19.45) & Tue 7 Aug (17.45) Much (1956)
Sun 12 & Tue 14 Aug - on sale soon
Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Cary Grant, Grace Kelly,
Wendell Corey, USA 1954, 1h55m, PG Jessie Royce Landis, USA 1955, 1h46m, PG
Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast James Stewart, Doris Day,
Brenda de Banzie, USA 1956, 2h, PG
Rear Window remains one of Hitchcock’s Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant)
enduring classics. James Stewart plays L.B. has long retired to tend vineyards in France. Dr Ben McKenna (James Stewart) and his wife
Jeffries, a photographer confined to his When a series of robberies is committed in his Josephine (Doris Day) take their ten-year old
apartment with a broken leg. Whilst style, John becomes a prime suspect. Armed son on holiday to Morocco and get caught up
recuperating he spends his time observing his with a list of people who own the most in a web of intrigue when he is kidnapped by a
neighbours across the courtyard and believes expensive jewels currently in the area, John pair of criminals.
he witnesses a murder. has to catch the culprit to clear his own name.
North by Northwest Psycho The Birds
Sun 19 & Tue 21 Aug - on sale soon Sun 19 & Tue 21 Aug - on sale soon Sun 2 & Tue 4 Sep - on sale soon
Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Anthony Perkins, Janet Director Alfred Hitchcock Cast Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren,
James Mason, USA 1959, 2h16m, PG Leigh, Vera Miles, USA 1960, 1h49m, 15 Jessica Tandy, USA 1963, 1h59m, 15
Cary Grant gives a memorable performance as Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) is attempting to Reformed party girl Melanie Daniels meets
he teams with Hitchcock for the final time. After run away with her boyfriend. Whilst traveling lawyer Mitch Brenner in a San Francisco pet
Roger Thornhill, an innocent man, is mistaken she stops at the Bates Motel and meets the shop and a romance quickly develops. Soon
for a wanted fugitive he is pursued across North polite Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) who after, a flock of birds attacks in what is just the
America by a pair of espionage agents trying to runs the motel. Featuring one of the most beginning of a massive avian assault on the
kill him, as well as by police who suspect him of iconic scenes in cinema history this is residents of the town. Equally chaotic and
murder. Hitchcock’s defining horror. puzzling, The Birds is typical Hitchcock horror.
12Book tickets at:
INDIANA JONES TRILOGY
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Cat inal Trilogy
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Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and Indiana Jones and
Sun 22 (14.15) & Mon 23 July (18.10) the Temple of Doom The Last Crusade
Sun 5 (14.00) & Mon 6 Aug (17.45) Sun 19 (14.00) & Mon 20 Aug (17.45)
Director Steven Spielberg Cast Harrison Ford, Karen Allen,
Paul Freeman, USA 1981, 1h55m, PG
Director Steven Spielberg Cast Harrison Ford, Kate Director Steven Spielberg Cast Harrison Ford, Sean
Capshaw, Amrish Puri, USA 1984, 1h58m, 12A: Contains Connery, Alison Doody, USA 1989, 2h6m, PG
Steven Spielberg created an icon with Raiders. moderate violence and fantasy horror
Indiana Jones has delighted and enthralled When Henry Jones Senior (Sean Connery)
audiences for decades and now you can see the Indy finds himself in India, where a group of goes missing whilst on the hunt for the Holy
original trilogy on the big screen once more. villagers asks for his help to find their lost Grail, Indy is tasked with tracking him down.
Jones, (Harrison Ford) is an archeologist who sacred stones. Whilst searching Indy comes The search leads him on the same crusade as
faces a race against time to find the mythical across a secret cult that is enslaving the his father was on, the quest for the Cup of
Ark of the Covenant before a group of Nazi populace and committing human sacrifice. It’s Christ and everlasting life. Will the Jones boys
occultists can take it for themselves. Armed up to Indy, and his companions Willie and Short uncover the ultimate secret? Or will Indy’s old
with a trusty whip and his staunch views on Round, to secure the stones and escape the adversaries, the Nazis, get their nefarious
what should and should not be in museums, it’s terrifying Temple of Doom. hands on it first?
up to Indy to save the day.
13STUDIO GHIBLI CLASSICS
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full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
My Neighbour Totoro Princess Mononoke Spirited Away
Wed 18 (15.15 - dubbed) Wed 25 (15.00 - dubbed) Wed 1 (15.00 - dubbed)
& Thu 19 July (18.15 - subtitled) & Thu 26 July (17.50 - subtitled) & Thu 2 Aug (17.50 - subtitled)
Director Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 1988, 2h26m, U Director Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 1997, 2h14m, PG Director Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 2001, 2h5m, PG
Two young girls move to the country and Young warrior Ashitaka meets the Mononoke During her family’s move to the suburbs,
discover that their new home is in a magical Princess and is plunged into in the middle of a Chihiro finds herself in a world ruled by gods,
forest inhabited by spirits called Totoros. war between the humans, forest animals and demons, witches, and spirits, where humans
nature gods. can be changed into animals.
Howl’s Moving Castle Ponyo When Marnie Was There
Wed 8 (15.00 - dubbed) Wed 15 (15.00 - dubbed) Wed 22 (15.00 - dubbed)
& Thu 9 Aug (17.50 - subtitled) & Thu 16 Aug (18.00 - subtitled) & Thu 23 Aug (18.00 - subtitled)
Director Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 2004, 1h59m, U Director Hayao Miyazaki, Japan 2008, 1h41m, U Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Japan 2014, 1h43m, U
Little girl Sofi is turned into an old woman by a When goldfish princess Ponyo falls in love Anna is sent to live in the countryside, where
witch’s curse. She meets Howl, a young and with Sosuke, she longs to become human. she meets an unlikely friend in Marnie, a
flamboyant wizard, and together they look for Using powerful sorcery she embarks upon an mysterious girl with a hidden secret.
ways to reverse the spell. adventure to fulfil her dream. 14FESTIVAL 2018: BERLIN ON SCREEN This August, Glasgow plays co-host with Berlin
to the European Championships. Festival 2018
is a fun-filled cultural programme running
alongside the 11 days of sporting activities. At
GFT we are diving into the cinematic history of
Berlin, showing 5 films that give a sense of the
changing face of this incredible city. Watch
Berlin onscreen from the turbulent war years,
through the divided late-20th century, to the
Cabaret The Lives of Others
vibrant present. Thursday 2 August (20.10) Das Leben der Anderen
Sunday 5 August (16.30)
Director Bob Fosse Cast Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut
Book tickets at: Griem, USA 1972, 2h4m, 15 Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Cast Ulrich
Mühe, Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch, Germany 2006,
glasgowfilm.org/berlin Cabaret provides a snapshot of Berlin during 2h17m, subtitles, 15
the Weimar Republic when the growing
presence of the Nazi party was becoming In 1984 East Berlin, Stasi Hauptmann Gerd
increasingly evident. Reserved English teacher Wiesler is assigned to bug playwright Georg
Brian Roberts arrives in the city and embarks on Dreyman. Wiesler discovers that the State’s
a relationship with flamboyant Sally Bowles, a interest in Dreyman is not a security matter but
performer at the decadent Kit Kat Klub. a personal one; a minister covets his girlfriend
and wants to eliminate Dreyman altogether.
Wings of Desire Victoria Symphony of Now
Der Himmel über Berlin Saturday 11 August (15.30) Sunday 12 August (13.00)
Monday 6 August (20.15)
Director Sebastian Schipper Cast Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Director Johannes Schaff, Germany 2018, 1h5m, subtitles,
Director Wim Wenders Cast Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Franz Rogowski, Germany 2015, 2h18m, subtitles, 15 N/C 12+
Otto Sander, West Germany/France 1987, 2h8m, subtitles, 12
Filmed continuously over the course of one night, A mesmerising cinematic tribute Symphony of
Two angels move through Cold War-era Berlin, writer/director Sebastian Schipper’s Victoria is a Now explores the vibrant heart of Berlin
observing the population and providing comfort remarkable achievement of form and substance. through scenes of the city’s nightlife. Johannes
and hope to the distressed. When one of them The camera is fixed on Victoria, following her Schaff’s kaleidoscopic documentary features a
falls in love with a lonely trapeze artist, he journey through the city. The plot spirals in notable range of electronic musicians on its
makes the choice to become human and unexpected directions as apparently random soundtrack including Thomas Fehlmann,
15 experience the human world. events unfold in a dark and powerful drama. Modeselektor and Alex Do.The words ‘unique’, ‘iconic’ and ‘visionary’ are
CINEMASTERS: JACQUES TATI
often used to describe filmmakers who craft
our favourite movie-going experiences, but
few exemplify these descriptors like Jacques
Tati. Accessible to young and old alike, his
films can be appreciated on many levels – for
their slapstick comedy, their artful
composition and their perfect evocation of
French post-war mentality – and GFT is
Jour de fête Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday
delighted to bring them back to the big screen Fri 27 (13.00 / 18.15) & Sat 28 July (14.00) Sat 28 (16.00) & Sun 29 July (17.15)
this summer. Director Jacques Tati Cast Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Director Jacques Tati Cast Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud,
Frankeur, France 1949, 1h17m, PG Micheline Rolla, France 1953, 1h29m, U
Book tickets at:
glasgowfilm.org/tati Jacques Tati’s award-winning feature debut - a Featuring the first appearance of Tati’s comic
dazzling blend of satire and slapstick - is early creation Monsieur Hulot, Monsieur Hulot’s
evidence of his unique talent. Acclaimed by Holiday expertly blends slapstick and sight-
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international critics as an innovative comic gags alongside a gentle lampooning of France’s
enewsletter glasgowfilm.org/enewsletters masterpiece, Jour de fête is a hilarious exposé post-war condition. When Hulot takes a holiday
of the modern obsession with speed and at a seaside resort, his well-meaning exploits
efficiency. spell trouble for the rest of the holidaymakers.
full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
Mon Oncle
Mon 30 (17.45) & Tue 31 July (15.00)
Director Jacques Tati Cast Jacques Tati, Jean-Pierre Zola,
Adrienne Servantie, France 1958, 1h50m, U
Playtime
Wed 1 (17.40) & Thu 2 Aug (15.00)
Mon Oncle continues the adventures of
Director Jacques Tati Cast Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France 1967, 1h55m, PG
Monsieur Hulot. The well-meaning slapstick
hero visits the home of his sister and brother- Generally considered to be Tati’s most ambitious work, this is one-of-a-kind filmmaking. Two
in-law, attempting to bond with his nephew. characters, a young tourist named Barbara and Tati’s Monsieur Hulot, repeatedy run into each other
However, their geometric, gadget-filled home throughout Paris. In Playtime, Tati created a magical and whimsical world that showcases his truly
proves too much for ill-coordinated Hulot. unique style of visual comedy.
16SIC SIC
CULT CLASSICS
LAS LAS
TC TC
CUL CUL
Jaws Con Air - 35mm Heathers
Sunday 8 (19.40) & Monday 9 July (17.40) Friday 13 July (23.00) Friday 17 August (23.00)
Director Steven Spielberg Cast Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Director Simon West Cast Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Director Michael Lehmann Cast Winona Ryder, Christian
Richard Dreyfuss, USA 1975, 2h4m, 12A: Contains moderate Malkovich, USA 1997, 1h55m, 15 Slater, Shannen Doherty, USA 1988, 1h43m, 15
threat and occasional gory moments
Newly-paroled Cameron Poe is headed back Dark, cynical and full of whip-smart dialogue,
Jaws changed cinema forever. Spielberg’s home to his family, but must fly there aboard Heathers has earned a huge cult following since
breakout hit was an unfathomable success, prison transport flight “Jailbird”. Serial killer its release. Veronica becomes bored with the
which floated many imitations but remains an Cyrus Grissom unleashes a violent escape plot, popular clique and is drawn to outsider J.D.
unmistakeable beacon of large scale filmmaking. taking control of the plane. Poe has to stop Under his direction, Veronica exacts revenge on
Tension, boats, sharks and egos. The chum is them. Screening on 35mm. her former friends. New Digital Restoration.
mixed for a shark hunt like no other.
NEW RELEASES
From Fri 29 June From Fri 29 June From Fri 29 June
Sicario 2: Soldado Leave No Trace Time Trial
Director Stefano Sollima Cast Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Director Debra Granik Cast Ben Foster, Jeff Kober, Dale Director Finlay Pretsell, UK 2017, 1h22m, 18
Isabela Moner, USA 2018, 2h2m, 15 Dickey, USA 2018, 1h49m, PG
Time Trial gives us an exhilarating and
The drug war on the US – Mexico border has Directed by Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), terrifying place in the race, providing an
escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking Leave No Trace follows Will and his teenage immersive experience as close to actually
terrorists across the US border. To fight the daughter, Tom, who have lived off the grid for competing as you will ever see on film.
war, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When Scottish cyclist David Millar, shrouded in
re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro (Benicio their idyllic life is shattered, they are forced into darkness, declares an intention to rise again.
Del Toro). traditional housing. After clashing with their This is a sensory ride through the thrill and
new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a hardship of professional cycling.
journey back to their wild homeland.
17NEW RELEASES
Fri 29 June - Mon 2 July Tue 3 - Thu 5 July From Fri 6 July
Boom For Real: The Late Tranny Fag Whitney
Teenage Years of Jean- Directors Kiko Goifman, Claudia Priscilla, Brazil 2018, 1h15m, Director Kevin Macdonald, UK/USA 2018, 2h, CTBC - 15
Michel Basquiat subtitles, N/C 18+
With over 200 million album sales worldwide,
Director Sara Driver, UK/USA 2018, 1h18m, 15 This documentary and political manifesto and remaining the only artist to chart seven
depicts the life of Brazilian musician and spoken consecutive US No. 1’s, Whitney Houston was
Sara Driver’s exploration of the pre-fame years word artist Linn da Quebrada, a self-proclaimed the voice of a generation. She had the voice of
of the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, offers a ‘tranny fag’. She uses her body and music as an angel onstage, but was being torn apart by
window into his life and the City of New York. weapons to fight machismo, transphobia, her demons offstage. This documentary gives
The city, the times and the people around him racism and conformity. an unprecedented and unique look into
informed the artist he became and shaped his
Whitney’s life.
vision.
From Fri 6 July Fri 6 - Sun 8 July From Fri 13 July
full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
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Mary Shelley Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda First Reformed
Director Haifaa Al-Mansour Cast Elle Fanning, Douglas Director Stephen Nomura Schible, Japan/USA 2017, 1h43m, Director Paul Schrader Cast Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried,
Booth, Maisie Williams, UK/Luxembourg/USA 2017, 2h, subtitles, CTBC - 12+ Philip Ettinger, USA 2017, 1h53m, 15
12A: moderate sex, sex references, drug misuse
One of the most important artists of our era, Paul Schrader’s latest film is a richly complex
Elle Fanning and Douglas Booth star in this Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career existential thriller with a career-best
period drama from the director of Wadjda. spanning over four decades, from techno-pop performance from Ethan Hawke. Hawke stars
Imbued with the imaginative spirit of its stardom to Oscar-winning film composer (Call Me as Reverend Ernst Toller, a solitary parish priest
heroine, this drama recounts the love affair By Your Name, The Revenant and Merry who is plunged into his tormented past and
between poet Percy Shelley and 18-year-old Christmas Mr Lawrence). As Sakamoto returns to finds himself questioning his future.
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, which was the music following cancer, his haunting awareness of PROGRAMME NOTES
inspiration for her seminal novel, Frankenstein. life leads to a resounding new masterpiece.
18NEW RELEASES
From Fri 13 July Fri 13 - Sun 15 July From Fri 13 July
Pin Cushion Ex Libris: The New York Racer and the Jailbird
Director Deborah Haywood Cast Joanna Scanlan, Lily
Public Library Le Fidéle
Newmark, Sacha Cordy-Nice, UK 2017, 1h22m, 15
Director Frederick Wiseman, USA 2017, 3h17m, CTBC Director Michaël R. Roskam Cast Matthias Schoenaerts,
Adéle Exarchopoulos, Eric De Staercke, Belgium/France/
Teenager Iona (Lily Newmark) and her mother Netherlands 2017, 2h10m, subtitles, 15
Prolific documentary filmmaker Frederick
Lyn (Joanna Scanlan) have moved to a Midlands Wiseman examines the importance of libraries
town seeking a fresh start. Nobody is willing to Set against the background of high-speed
and follows the New York Public Library as it
look beyond Lyn’s physical disabilities and racing and high-stakes heists in Brussels, a
reconfigures itself for the digital age. Ex Libris
eccentric ways to offer her the hand of love story between Gigi, a member of a
showcases one of USA’s centres for cultural
friendship and Iona is soon the plaything of notorious gang, and Bibi, a young racing driver
exchange and intellectual creativity.
merciless mean girls at school. GFF18 with very upper-class roots, unfolds.
Mon 16 - Thu 19 July From Fri 20 July From Fri 20 July
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Mario Madame A Prayer Before Dawn
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Director Marcel Gisler Cast Max Hubacher, Aaron Altaras, Director Amanda Sthers Cast Rossy de Palma, Toni Collette, Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire Cast Joe Cole, Panya
Jessy Moravec, Switzerland 2018, 1h59m, subtitles, N/C 15+ Harvey Keitel, France 2017, 1h31m, some subtitles, 15 Yimmumphai, Vithaya Pansringarm, France/UK/Cambodia/
USA/China 2017, 1h56m, CTBC - 18
Mario is in love for the first time in his life, with Rossy de Palma sparkles in this modern day
Leon, the new player from Germany. Mario Cinderella story. Wealthy American ex-pats Convicted of drug offences, Billy Moore spent
sees his career as a professional footballer in Anne (Toni Collette) and Bob (Harvey Keitel) are three years in the notorious Klong Prem prison,
danger, but doesn’t want to lose Leon. Caught planning a sumptuous dinner. When the guest surviving a journey from bewildered, heroin-
between the politics of the game and the list becomes an unlucky 13, Anne insists that addicted newcomer to brawling, tattooed
politics of love, he must make a decision. loyal maid Maria (de Palma) joins the table. Her member of the Muay Thai boxing team. This
instructions not to talk, laugh, eat or drink are visceral drama captures all the sweaty intensity
impossible to obey. GFF18 of Moore’s fight for survival. GFF18
19NEW RELEASES
From Fri 20 July Fri 20 & Sat 21 July Mon 23 - Thu 26 July
Summer 1993 Estiu 1993 Postcards from the 48% The Receptionist
Director Carla Simón Cast Laia Artigas, Paula Robles, Bruna Director David Wilkinson, UK 2018, 1h50m, CTBC - U Director Jenny Lu Cast Teresa Daley, Josh Whitehouse, Chen
Cusí, Spain 2017, 1h37m, subtitles, PG Shiang-Chyi, UK/Taiwan 2016, 1h42m, some subtitles, 18
On the 23rd June 2016, the UK voted by 52% to
Carla Simón’s touching autobiographical film is 48% to Leave the EU. This documentary is made Unable to find a job, Tina, a Taiwanese recent
a moving snapshot of being a child in an adult by and featuring those who voted Remain, to graduate living in London, starts working in an
world. Six-year-old Frida looks on in silence as show the other 27 EU Member States that Brexit illegal massage parlour as a receptionist. As
the last objects from her recently deceased was far from a landslide victory. Journalists, she gets to know the women who work there,
mother’s apartment in Barcelona are placed in authors, and numerous political figures speak she sees how they struggle to make their lives
boxes - she is to move to a new home in the for over 16 million people who live in the UK. work, threatened by a constant undercurrent
countryside with her aunt and uncle. of violence and danger.
From Fri 27 July From Fri 27 July From Fri 27 July
full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
DID YOU MISS?
Apostasy Iceman Der Mann aus dem Eis McQueen
Director Daniel Kokotajlo Cast Molly Wright, Siobhan Director Felix Randau Cast Jürgen Vogel, André Hennicke, Directors Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui UK 2018, 1h51m, 15
Finneran, Sacha Parkinson, UK 2017, 1h35m, CTBC - 15 Susanne Wuest, Germany/Italy/Austria 2017, 1h36m,
subtitles, CTBC - 18 McQueen celebrates the brilliant,
Daniel Kokotajlo’s intelligent, gripping drama is unpredictable, designer Alexander McQueen
set among a close-knit community of 5000 years ago: a man lives with his family in - a radical figure of profound influence in the
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oldham. Ivanna the Ötztals Alps. Coming back to his hut after fashion industry. An exploration of McQueen’s
(Siobhan Finneran) is a true believer and has hunting one day, he finds his family murdered, personal and professional world, this
raised two teenage daughters to follow her the shed burned down and a holy amulet stolen. documentary is both a dazzling visual album of
values. Luisa (Sacha Parkinson) is at college Full of rage, he decides to challenge the his ground-breaking collections, and a moving
and facing bad influences and irresistible freezing mountains to find the killer. portrayal of the mind behind them.
temptations. GFF18 PROGRAMME NOTES
20NEW RELEASES
From Fri 27 July Fri 27 - Sun 29 July Mon 30 July - Thu 2 Aug
The Secret of Marrowbone Generation Wealth Kissing Candice
Director Sergio G. Sánchez Cast George MacKay, Anya Director Lauren Greenfield, USA 2018, 1h46m, 18 Director Aoife McArdle Cast Ann Skelly, John Lynch, Ryan
Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, USA 2017, 1h50m, 15 Lincoln, Ireland 2017, 1h43m, 15
Photographer and filmmaker Lauren
The Secret of Marrowbone centres on Jack Greenfield’s documentary captures a portrait of Candice is an Irish 17-year-old already bored
(George McKay) and his younger siblings. a materialistic, image-obsessed culture. with her smalltown existence. When a boy she
After the death of their mother, the family live Generation Wealth examines the global has been dreaming about turns up in real life,
in isolation in a sprawling but poorly boom-and-bust economy, the corrupted she becomes increasingly entangled with the
maintained mansion. Haunted by a sinister American Dream, late stage capitalism, dangerous local gang he is part of. In this dark
presence, it slowly becomes clear that some narcissism, and the desire to be rich at any cost. and dreamy coming-of-age story, nothing is
secrets won’t stay buried. what it seems. GFF18
From Fri 3 Aug From Fri 3 Aug From Fri 3 Aug
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The Apparition L’apparition Sicilian Ghost Story Hearts Beat Loud
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Director Xavier Giannoli Cast Vincent Lindon, Galatéa Directors Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza Cast Julia Director Brett Haley Cast Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons,
Bellugi, Patrick d’Assumçao, France 2018, 2h20m, subtitles, Jedlikowska, Gaetano Fernandez, Corinne Musallari, Italy/ Ted Danson, USA 2018, 1h37m, CTBC - PG
12A: moderate bloody images France/Switzerland 2017, 2h2m, subtitles, CTBC - 15
In the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Red Hook,
Journalist Jacques (Vincent Lindon) is Directors Antonio Piazza and Fabio single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick
summoned to the Vatican to investigate a Grassadonia follow up their formally dazzling Offerman) is preparing to send his daughter
saintly apparition that visionary Anna claims to 2013 debut - Salvo - with the story of the Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while
have witnessed. Confronted with opposing mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old being forced to close his beloved shop. Hoping
views from clergy members and sceptics, Giuseppe (Gaetano Fernandez), the son of a to stay connected through shared musical
Jacques uncovers hidden motivations and sees local mafioso. GFF18 passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly
his belief system profoundly shaken. “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act.
21From Fri 10 Aug From Fri 10 Aug From Fri 17 Aug
NEW RELEASES
The Escape Under the Tree Undir Trénu The Eyes of Orson Welles
Director Dominic Savage Cast Gemma Arterton, Dominic Director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson Cast Steinþór Hróar Director Mark Cousins, UK 2018, 1h50m, CTBC - 15
Cooper, Frances Barber, UK 2017, 1h41m, 15 Steinþórsson, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Sigurður Sigurjónsson,
Iceland / France 2017, 1h29m, 15 Granted exclusive access to hundreds of
Tara (Gemma Arterton) is a dutiful, careworn private drawings and paintings by Orson
wife and mother to two daughters, she is Thrown out of the family home, Atli moves in with Welles, filmmaker Mark Cousins dives deep
advised to count her blessings rather than his parents, who are involved in a bitter dispute into the visual world of this legendary director
question a life that increasingly feels like a over a tree that casts a shadow on the neighbours’ and actor, to reveal a portrait of the artist as
crushing weight. Husband Mark is too shallow porch. As tensions rise, the dispute with the he’s never been seen before.
to contemplate that there could be something neighbours intensifies – property is damaged,
wrong with their seemingly perfect existence. pets mysteriously go missing and there is a rumour
Is this what she really wants? GFF18 that the neighbour was seen with a chainsaw...
From Fri 24 Aug From Fri 24 Aug ACCESSIBLE SCREENINGS
full listings at glasgowfilm.org/whats-on
Sicario 2: Soldado (15)
Leave No Trace (PG)
Mary Shelley (12A)
Pin Cushion (15)
Visible Cinema: RCS Curates BA Performance
The Children Act BlacKkKlansman Film Showcase (N/C 15+)
Wed 4 July (17.15)
Take 2 Access: The Little Vampire (U)
Director Richard Eyre Cast Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Director Spike Lee Cast John David Washington, Adam
Sat 7 July (12noon)
Fionn Whitehead, UK 2017, 1h45m, 12A: infrequent strong Driver, Laura Harrier, USA 2018, 2h8m, CTBC 18
language Take 2: Mary and the Witch’s Flower (U)
Sat 28 July (11.30)
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the
Judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thomson) faces a Take 2 Access: Wallace & Gromit:
incredible true story of an American hero. It’s
Curse of the Were-Rabbit (scratch’n’sniff) (U)
life changing decision. Should she force a the early 1970s: Ron Stallworth (John David
Sat 4 August (12noon)
17-year-old with leukemia to have a blood Washington) becomes the first African-
transfusion that will save his life even if it goes American detective on the Colorado Springs - All screenings Audio Described
against his family’s religious beliefs? In an P.D. and resolves to make a name for himself - Captions will be available on
unorthodox move she visits the young man in and help his community. He bravely sets out selected screenings
hospital before delivering her verdict. on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose
the Ku Klux Klan. 22DEMENTIA FRIENDLY EVENTS
MOVIE MEMORIES
FEATURING FILMS PAST AND PRESENT
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people affected by dementia to socialise in a safe and welcoming environment.
Everyone is welcome. FAQs: glasgowfilm.org/moviememories
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Summer Holiday Sing-a-long A Kind of Seeing: Sports for All!
Thursday 26 July Thursday 16 August
(event starts: 11am, event ends: 1.30pm) (event starts: 11am, event ends: 1pm)
Director Peter Yates Cast Cliff Richard, Lauri Peters, Melvyn Hayes, UK 1963, 1h47m, U Directors Various, UK, 1901-1980, 1h, U
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Celebrate summertime with the classic musical hit Summer Holiday. Glasgow may be filled with sporting greats for the European
Make the most of “no more working for a week or two” and sing along Championships this month but all of us can be champions! Join guest
with Don (Cliff Richard) and his two friends as they take off in a curator Shona Thomson for a selection of archive films from the
double-decker London bus to travel around Europe and see the sights. National Library of Scotland that features must be seen sporting
All tickets £3. efforts from the likes of comedians Chic Murray and Sir Harry Lauder.
All tickets £3.
Thanks to the National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive.
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