What's on
Glasgow Film Festival Screenings
The Masque of the Red Death (15)
Grand guignol at its finest, The Masque Of the Red Death is the best of the acclaimed Edgar Allan Poe adaptations
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.
Killing Escobar (N/C 15+)
The untold story of the attempted assassination of Pablo Escobar.
Gunda (N/C 12+)
If Babe stole your heart and changed your eating habits, then wait until you meet Gunda.
Jumbo (N/C 15+)
A quirky charmer of a debut from Zoé Wittock, 'inspired' by a true story about love and understanding.
Iorram (Boat Song) (PG)
A lyrical portrait of Gaelic life in the Outer Hebrides.
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.
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.
Bridging the Gap - Turbulence (N/C 15+)
Four shorts from Scottish Documentary Institute’s emerging talent initiative Bridging the Gap
Father (N/C 15+)
A father’s epic quest to regain custody of his children lies at the heart of this gripping, emotional drama.
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.
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
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
Poppy Field (N/C 15+)
Inspired by true events, this is a taut, compelling tale of prejudice and the cost of living a lie.
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
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.
The GFF21 Online Quiz with Stayin Inn
The quiz is a GFF institution and this year, like everything else, it's going digital
Riders of Justice (N/C 15+)
An inspired cocktail of uproarious black comedy and shocking violence
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’
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
Preparations to be Together (...) (N/C 15+)
A multi-layered rumination on love, fate and the blurry lines between desire, obsession and reality.
Sweetheart (N/C 15+)
A sharply observed coming-of-age story that will make you wince and laugh in painful recognition of universal truths.
Rosa's Wedding (N/C 15+)
The latest film from Icíar Bollaín is the feel-good comedy that we all need right now.
Surge (N/C 18+)
Ben Whishaw gives an award-winning performance as a man careering towards a breakdown in Surge.
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
The Mauritanian (N/C 15+)
Justice seems an impossible dream in The Mauritanian, a powerful adaptation of Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s bestselling memoir
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.
Mekong 2030 (N/C 15+)
Five Southeast Asian filmmakers present their visions and fears for the future
Steelers (N/C 12+)
Who says you can’t be an ace rugby player and a fabulous drag queen?
My Wonderful Wanda (N/C 15+)
A privileged family find their comfortable lives forever changed by a stranger in their midst
Cowboys (N/C 15+)
Anna Kerrigan’s award-winning debut shows a rare understanding of the complexities and challenges of modern family life.
Spring Blossom (N/C 12+)
Suzanne Lindon’s remarkably assured directorial debut will close Glasgow Film Festival 2021
Gagarine (N/C 12+)
A bittersweet celebration of community, love and shooting for the stars.
Expensive Shit (N/C 18+)
Adura Onashile's short follows a Nigerian toilet attendant who manipulates unsuspecting women in a Glasgow nightclub
Apples (N/C 12+)
Any fan of Charlie Kaufman or Yorgos Lanthimos will love this haunting first feature from director Christos Nikou.
The Dissident (N/C 15+)
The latest documentary from Oscar-winning director Bryan Fogel explores the shocking murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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.
American Badger (N/C 18+)
FrightFest present this gritty and turbo-driven hard action thriller
Welcome II the Terrordome (N/C 18+)
A landmark in British cinema, Welcome II the Terrordome is the first film directed by a Black British woman to receive a UK theatrical release
Angelou on Burns (U)
American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou’s journeys to Ayrshire to visit the birthplace of fellow poet Robert Burns
A Family Called Abrew (U)
Director Maureen Blackwood sketches the family tree of the Abrew's, a unique showbiz family
City Hall (N/C 12+)
Fred Wiseman’s portrait of Boston’s city government is a love letter to civic responsibility and democratic values.
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.
Tree Fellers (U)
The often forgotten story of the Belizean lumberjacks who arrived to Scotland to help Britain during the war
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
The X in Scotland (U)
The importance of Malcolm X to today's African and Asian Scots, and the issue of race within Scotland.
- Part of Short Film Programme First Reels 2: Scottish Women Filmmakers in the 1990s (N/C 15+)
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.
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (N/C 15+)
An exploration of leadership and mental toughness, and a celebration of one of football’s greatest careers.
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.
Handsome (N/C 12+)
A moving, sometimes uncomfortable documentary that takes an honest look at the brother’s relationship.
Enemies of the State (N/C 15+)
An American family becomes entangled in secrets when their son is targeted by the government.
BIG vs SMALL (N/C 15+)
An energetic and inspirational documentary that profiles Joana Andrade, Portugal’s first female big wave surfer.
First Cow (N/C 15+)
Acclaimed filmmaker Kelly Reichardt once again trains her distinct and perceptive eye on the Pacific Northwest
Limbo (N/C 15+)
Ben Sharrock’s critically adored Limbo is a wry, funny and poignant cross-cultural satire.
Dreams on Fire (N/C 15+)
Dreams on Fire is a vibrant and intoxicating look into Japanese dance and subculture communities.
Victim(s) (N/C 15+)
A compelling account of teenage knife crime and a society keen to judge rather than understand.
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.
Vicious Fun (N/C 18+)
With its terrific balance of horror and humour, Cody Calahan’s nostalgia-fest is both vicious and fun.
Wildland (N/C 15+)
A dark, chilling crime drama that marks director Jeanette Nordahl as a talent to watch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Voice of Silence (N/C 15+)
A beautifully shot, bittersweet crime caper with an award-winning performance from Burning’s Yoo Ah-in.
Undergods (N/C 18+)
An anthology film that will take you on an ill-fated journey through a dystopian Europe.
A Brixton Tale (N/C 15+)
A star-crossed romance confronting class, race and love in modern Britain.
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.