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Film Fest Junior Intro CREATIVE SCOTLAND IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Congratulations to all the Scottish talent with films in selection. In bringing together the very best of Scottish, UK and world cinema to delight and challenge audiences, this year’s edition offers something for all. Creative Scotland supports the development and production of feature films, documentaries and short films from established and emerging filmmakers in Scotland. We work to bring film and television productions to Scotland and co-ordinate a country-wide locations service. We wish all at the festival every success for this 71st edition. Shining Lives takes place at New Lanark World Heritage Site, 20 & 21 October Photo courtesy of Jon Whyte at Biscuit Tin Images EventScotland is proud to support the Edinburgh International Film Festival as they celebrate their 70th anniversary. As a key strand of Scotland’s 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, the festival will bring history and heritage to life through the ed film fest memories project. #HHA2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Photo: Chris Scott © EIFF www.creativescotland.com ES_ Edinburgh Int Film Fest PDFX4 PB.indd 1 17/05/2017 12:17 We would like to thank the following without whom EIFF 2017 would not be possible funders major partners donors with special thanks to James and Morag Anderson Sir Ewan and Lady Brown Billy and Karin Lowe And all of EIFF’s major donors partners supporters media partners programme partners venue partners EIFF would also like to thank Cultural Funders Norwegian Consulate Aesop Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Locanda de Gusti Acción Cultural Española General, Edinburgh Aizle Company MAC Cosmetics Ancine – Brazilian Film Agency Polish Cultural Institute Angels Share Hotel Galvin Brasserie de Luxe Maison Bleue Balassi Institute, Hungarian Embassy of Sweden The Apartment Glenkinchie Distillery Mercat Tours Cultural Centre London Taiwan Academy of Scotland Auld Reekie Tours Hawico The Pompadour by Galvin The Cultural Ireland UniFrance Cafe St Honoré Howies Restaurants Printing Press Embassy of Finland The Cambridge Satchel Company IQ Superfood Chocolate Real Mary Kings Close Embassy of the Kingdom of Trusts Camera Obscura Jupiter Artland Rosslyn Chapel the Netherlands Aberbrothock Skea Trust Chaophraya Kyloe Royal Yacht Britannia Institut Français d’Ecosse Alexander Moncur Trust Charlie Miller Lauren Gollan Academy of Shearer Candles German Films The Mickel Fund Chez Jules Make-Up Artistry Strathberry Great Britain Sasakawa Turtleton Charitable Trust Colonnades Le Monde Sylvester's Foundation David Bann L'Escargot Blanc Taisteal Goethe-Institut Others Dishoom L'Escargot Bleu Wedgwood Restaurant Italian Cultural Institute Abbotsford House Edinburgh Castle Leuchtturm1917 The Wee Restaurant welcome contents Opening Night Gala 04 Closing Night Gala 05 EIFF 2017 Official Awards 06 In Person Events 08-09 Festival Galas 10 Best of British 11-15 Mark Adams American Dreams 16-20 Artistic Director European Perspectives 21-25 Edinburgh International Film Festival World Perspectives 27-29 Documentaries 31-35 Welcome to the 71st edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. In Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, we are also celebrating our 70th birthday Night Moves 36-37 alongside Edinburgh’s other iconic festivals, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh Focus on Poland 38-40 International Festival. As one of the world’s oldest and most venerable of film festivals enters its next decade, I’m happy to report that EIFF is as vibrant and energetic Festival Calendar 41-44 as ever. In our anniversary year we are taking the opportunity to both look back at The Future is History* 45-55 memorable cinematic achievements, as well as delving into what is new and exciting in contemporary moving image culture. Edinburgh has long been a destination for lovers Unlocking the Archives 56-57 of film, and as the culture and industry flexes and changes around us we remain a Memories/Exhibitions 58 place to celebrate all that is exciting and challenging in the form. Animation 59-60 At EIFF we take pride in making ourselves accessible, inclusive, diverse and Black Box 61-63 celebratory. The Festival is a wonderful playground for audiences, guests and staff to dip into a wide and thrilling blend of moving image, live events and social occasions. Shorts 64-67 We encourage everyone to join us for the opportunity to see some wonderful films, Education 68-69 rub shoulders with some amazing talent and – as always – share a drink or two in the Filmhouse Café Bar, where everyone gathers (sometimes until the early hours) to mull Film Fest Junior 70 over what they have seen, heard and experienced. EIFF: Play 71 I’m so thrilled that this year we are bookending the Festival with two great British Special Events 72-75 films that exemplify the filmmaking talent we have at hand. We open with Francis Film Fest in the City 76 Lee’s rightly acclaimed debut God’s Own Country, destined to be hailed as one of the best British films of the year; while we close with the World Premiere of Mark Gill’s Venue Information and Map 80-81 enthralling England is Mine, starring Jack Lowden and Jessica Brown Findlay. In between, audiences will have the chance to delve into a wonderful spread of films How to do EIFF 82 – ranging from sparkling new world premieres through to screenings of cherished Index 83-84 classics – often accompanied by filmmakers, crew and acting talent as we strive to offer an immersive snapshot of some of the best cinema from around the world. As usual, the EIFF retrospectives are a highlight of the Festival, and this year we *The Future is History present a cross-arts exploration of the nature of identity, consisting of three strands: Great Britain, The Western World of the Future, and Scotland. We will explore the (A Retrospective Exploration of great British films of HandMade Films; celebrate satirical animation with a British Identity in Three Parts) theme; look at the work of recording artist Matt Johnson – aka THE THE – and his Great Britain brother, director Gerard Johnson; focus on early 1980s science fiction, and present a biographical look at visionary Scottish playwright, poet and jazz musician Tom HandMade in Britain: A Selection of McGrath. HandMade Films from the 80s P45 Red, White & Blue Animation P47 Our national cinema focus this year will shine the spotlight on Poland, and help Matt Johnson: THE THE: Infected – The Movie celebrate the work and legacy of great filmmaking talent from this European country. & The Inertia Variations P48 As always, we have a strong commitment to animation, short films and experimental work; and supporting film education and young audiences remains an integral aspect Gerard Johnson – Tony, Hyena & This Story of of our work. Once again, young programmers have been viewing films to give their own Yours P49 stamp of approval. Family audiences are welcomed as always, and we are thrilled that The Western World of the Future our Family Gala is the Disney-Pixar animated sequel Cars 3. Brave New World: New Directions in Science- Fiction Cinema 1980-1985 P50 It is a real pleasure to welcome you to our 71st edition. We strive to be as exciting, challenging and provocative as ever, offering a wide range of cinematic delights to our Fantastic Planets: The Futuristic Art of René diverse audiences, ranging from American indie gems through to oddball late-night Laloux P53 movies, or from up-and-coming British talent through to wonderful new international Scotland cinema. It is perhaps something of a cliché to say that EIFF offers something for Electric Contact: The Visionary Worlds of Tom everyone, but it is so very true. So please, join us and take the chance to see something McGrath P54 new and different and travel the world through an odyssey of visual treats. 2 contents get more from EIFF! This is our essential guide to getting the best from EIFF! See page 82 for everything you need to know about booking your tickets. choosing films and events festival hq The hardest part – but we like to make it easy! Open from 8am until 3am every day of EIFF, Festival HQ at Filmhouse is the social hub of the Festival. With live music, ticket We’ve divided our brochure into strands - grouped by themes deals, food served until 3am, drinks offers and special events and focuses - and included an introduction to explain each of aligned with the EIFF programme – this is the place to be when them. A complete alphabetical list of EIFF features and shorts you are not sitting in the dark. programmes is also available on pages 83-84. ticket discounts best of the fest If you miss one of your top Festival picks don’t forget our annual Bulk buy Buy 10 or more tickets for different films* and get a ‘Best of the Fest’ on Sunday 2 July, where we screen a selection 35% discount. Buy 6-9 different films* and get a 25% discount. of the best and most popular films from EIFF 2017. This year, the line-up will be announced on Thursday 29 June at noon and Group discount Buy 10 or more tickets to a single screening tickets to each film are only £8. and get 10% off. Under 16s Tickets for family films are only £5 for anyone meet our guests under 16 – look out for the symbol! Over the years we’ve had an array of exciting guests in attendance and this year will be no different! In recent years we Youth Hub Pass (for 15-25 year olds) Tickets for most have welcomed Kevin Smith, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, screenings and events are only £5 for Youth Hub pass holders Ewan McGregor and Elijah Wood to the Festival.
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