What's on
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Tickets go on sale on Monday 18 January at 12 noon on Glasgow Film At Home.
All GFF Screenings
A Brixton Tale (N/C 15+)
A star-crossed romance confronting class, race and love in modern Britain.
American Badger (N/C 18+)
FrightFest present this gritty and turbo-driven hard action thriller
Apples (N/C 12+)
Any fan of Charlie Kaufman or Yorgos Lanthimos will love this haunting first feature from director Christos Nikou.
BIG vs SMALL (N/C 15+)
An energetic and inspirational documentary that profiles Joana Andrade, Portugal’s first female big wave surfer.
Back to the Wharf (N/C 12+)
The extraordinary events of one day reverberate down the years in Li Xiaofeng’s haunting noir-tinged drama.
Black Bear (N/C 15+)
Lawrence Michael Levine’s disturbing, darkly comic tale constantly surprises as it brutally blurs the boundaries between life and art.
Bridging the Gap - Turbulence (N/C 18+)
Four shorts from Scottish Documentary Institute’s emerging talent initiative Bridging the Gap
Castro's Spies (N/C 12+)
A documentary about an elite group of undercover agents that is as tense as any John le Carré novel.
City Hall (N/C 12+)
Fred Wiseman’s portrait of Boston’s city government is a love letter to civic responsibility and democratic values.
Cowboys (N/C 15+)
Anna Kerrigan’s award-winning debut shows a rare understanding of the complexities and challenges of modern family life.
Creation Stories (N/C 18+)
Creation Stories charts the rise of one young Glaswegian who went on to change the face of British culture whilst navigating a sea of obstacles.
Da Capo (N/C 12+)
For fans of Sing Street and School of Rock, Da Capo is a tale full of warmth and hope that music lovers of all kinds will connect with.
Dreams on Fire (N/C 15+)
Dreams on Fire is a vibrant and intoxicating look into Japanese dance and subculture communities.
Enemies of the State (N/C 15+)
An American family becomes entangled in secrets when their son is targeted by the government.
Eye of the Storm (N/C 8+)
Anthony Baxter filmed painter James Morrison over the last two years of his life as he struggled with failing eyesight and poor health.
Father (N/C 15+)
A father’s epic quest to regain custody of his children lies at the heart of this gripping, emotional drama.
Gagarine (N/C 12+)
A bittersweet celebration of community, love and shooting for the stars.
Gunda (N/C 12+)
If Babe stole your heart and changed your eating habits, then wait until you meet Gunda.
Handsome (N/C 12+)
A moving, sometimes uncomfortable documentary that takes an honest look at the brother’s relationship.
In the Shadows (N/C 15+)
Erdem Tepegöz’s dystopian vision invites comparisons with the worlds of Andrei Tarkovsky and Terry Gilliam when a Miner contracts a mysterious diesease.
Iorram (Boat Song) (N/C 12+)
A lyrical portrait of Gaelic life in the Outer Hebrides.
Jumbo (N/C 15+)
A quirky charmer of a debut from Zoé Wittock, 'inspired' by a true story about love and understanding.
Killing Escobar (N/C 15+)
The untold story of the attempted assassination of Pablo Escobar.
Limbo (N/C 15+)
Ben Sharrock’s critically adored Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire.
Mekong 2030 (N/C 15+)
Five Southeast Asian filmmakers present their visions and fears for the future
Minari (N/C 15+)
Glasgow Film Festival 2021 will open with Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, starring Steven Yeun.
Murmur (N/C 12+)
Hailed as a ‘masterpiece of poignancy’ Heather Young’s quietly devastating debut offers an acutely observed portrait of a lonely life
My Favorite War (N/C 12+)
Archive footage, family photos, interviews and animation combine to provide a sense of life in Latvia during the Soviet rule of the 1970s and 1980s
My Wonderful Wanda (N/C 15+)
A privileged family find their comfortable lives forever changed by a stranger in their midst
Our Midnight (N/C 15+)
If you love the early films of Jim Jarmusch or the endless possibilities of a night with Richard Linklater then Our Midnight is for you
Out of the World (N/C 18+)
The very private Leo has issues communicating with others due to past trauma and only lives for his music
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché (N/C 12+)
Documentary tells the story of punk star Poly Styrene, proclaimed by Billboard as ‘one of the least conventional front-persons in rock history’
Poppy Field (N/C 15+)
Inspired by true events, this is a taut, compelling tale of prejudice and the cost of living a lie.
Preparations to be Together for an Unknown Period of Time (N/C 15+)
A multi-layered rumination on love, fate and the blurry lines between desire, obsession and reality.
Redemption of a Rogue (N/C 15+)
The wonderful first feature from award-winning playwright Philip Doherty squeezes tar-black comedy and soulful reflections from an irresistible Groundhog Day-style premise
Riders of Justice (N/C 15+)
An inspired cocktail of uproarious black comedy and shocking violence
Rosa's Wedding (N/C 15+)
The latest film from Icíar Bollaín is the feel-good comedy that we all need right now.
Run Hide Fight (N/C 18+)
It’s High School Die Hard as Zoe uses her survival skills to outsmart killers who invade her school.
Spring Blossom (N/C 12+)
Suzanne Lindon’s remarkably assured directorial debut will close Glasgow Film Festival 2021
Spring Tide (N/C 12+)
Yang Lina’s award-winning Spring Tide charts the experiences of three generations of Chinese women living under the same roof.
Steelers (N/C 12+)
Who says you can’t be an ace rugby player and a fabulous drag queen?
Surge (N/C 18+)
Ben Whishaw gives an award-winning performance as a man careering towards a breakdown in Surge.
Sweetheart (N/C 15+)
A sharply observed coming-of-age story that will make you wince and laugh in painful recognition of universal truths.
The Dissident (N/C 15+)
The latest documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel explores the shocking murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Last Ones (N/C 12+)
Selected as Estonia’s entry for the International Feature Film category of the Oscars, watch rivalries boil over into betrayal, violence and a fight for survival.
The Man Standing Next (N/C 15+)
South Korea’s Oscar candidate uses the final days of President Park Chung-hee’s rule in 1979 as the basis of a tense conspiracy thriller
The Mauritanian (N/C 15+)
Justice seems an impossible dream in The Mauritanian, a powerful adaptation of Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s bestselling memoir
The Old Ways (N/C 18+)
Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origins, travels to the home of her ancestors in Veracruz to investigate a story involving sorcery, witchcraft and healers.
The Swordsman (N/C 15+)
A wonderful blend of epic fight scenes and heartfelt drama that is sure to have you hooked right up until its exhilarating climax.
The Toll (N/C 18+)
This Welsh thriller mixes the dark comedy of the Coen Brothers with the antihero of Sergio Leone's spaghetti westerns.
The Woman with Leopard Shoes (N/C 18+)
Alexis Bruchon’s impressively old school yet ultra-modern noir thriller that twists, turns and twists again.
There is No Evil (N/C 15+)
Winner of the Berlin Golden Bear, Mohammad Rasoulof’s brilliant anthology powerfully confronts the realities of life under an autocratic regime.
Truman & Tennessee (N/C 15+)
This poignant documentary captures the relationship between two literary giants that journeyed from fond regard to bitchy disdain and back again.
Undergods (N/C 18+)
An anthology film that will take you on an ill-fated journey through a dystopian Europe.
Underplayed (N/C 15+)
An intimate and revealing look at the personal journeys of many talented and vibrant women making their mark within the electronic music scene.
Vicious Fun (N/C 18+)
With its terrific balance of horror and humour, Cody Calahan’s nostalgia-fest is both vicious and fun.
Victim(s) (N/C 12+)
A compelling account of teenage knife crime and a society keen to judge rather than understand.
Voice of Silence (N/C 15+)
A beautifully shot, bittersweet crime caper with an award-winning performance from Burning’s Yoo Ah-in.
Wildland (N/C 15+)
A dark, chilling crime drama that marks director Jeanette Nordahl as a talent to watch.