Glasgow loves cinema and offers a wide selection of entertainment to film goers and movie buffs alike. You can see all the latest big releases or catch an art house movie, participate in film quiz nights and enjoy special screenings.Brexitannia and Damned Dolls, World of Film International Festival, Websters, Sunday 1 October, 2017
The one and only screening of Brexitannia as part of the fourth World of Film International Festival at Websters. Please note: Websters’ Bar and Bistro now reopened. This is the first documentary on Brexit. Featuring Noam Chomsky, Saskia Sassen, Guy Standing, Nick Srnicek, Heidi Mirza & Federico Campagna. Directed by: Timothy George Kelly Russia / […]
Friday, September 29, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Eating and drinking Glasgow West End, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Daphne, GFT, 23 September – 5 October, 2017
Daphne (Emily Beecham) is a 30-something Londoner who has reached an impasse in life when she witnesses a violent attack on a local shopkeeper. The incident prompts Daphne to reassess her life choices and the people in it. Local director Peter Mackie Burns brings his debut feature to GYFF, in which the commanding Emily Beecham […]
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mother, GFT, until 5 October, 2017
There is a distinct air of Hitchcockian showmanship surrounding Darren Aronofsky’s latest film. The director of dark fables Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan doesn’t want audiences to know many, if any, details going into the film. “Know that there’s some terrifying secret at the core of this thing”, he says. “The film’s going […]
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Killing Ground, GFT, 2 – 5 October, 2017
Ian and Samantha head to a national park, hoping that nature will give them space for some quiet time together. They arrive at an isolated campsite to find an SUV and a tent, but no sign of the occupants. As night falls and the campers fail to return, Ian and Sam grow increasingly uneasy. Then […]
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Open Rights Group Scotland, The Internet’s Own Boy, CCA 2 October, 2017
CCA Mon 2 October 2017 7.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema 12+ 0141 352 4900 Brought to you by Open Rights Group, The Internet’s Own Boy tells the life story of programmer, writer, political and internet activist Aaron Swartz, an internet pioneer and free speech campaigner. Aaron Swartz was involved in the development of Creative Commons, Reddit […]
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The Gladiator Company – September, 2017
After the amazing success of the short film “Quel che non ti dirò mai – Words Unsaid”, The Gladiator Company starts with a new project: Guise, a musical short movie, will be released soon. It was filmed on a May afternoon with the use of the green screen – technique used in the special effects […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Valentina Galdi Words Unsaid
Invisible, Opening film of WoFF at Websters Theatre, 28 September, 2017
Part of World of Film International Festival (WoFF) 2017 Invisible, 28 September, 2017 at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. Directed by Dimitri Athanitis Written by Dimitri Athanitis & Yorgos Markris Greece | 2016 | 84′ With: Yannis Stankoglou, Kora Karvouni, Costas Xikominos When Aris, a 35 year-old worker in a factory gets fired without any warning, […]
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Science Festival: “Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre, 29 September, 2017
“Get Out” Cult Horror, Gilmorehill Centre Enjoy a night at the movies with a difference at the Gilmorehill Centre. A screening of new cult horror “Get Out” (Jordan Peel, 2017) will be followed by a panel discussion on the film and representations of race, gender, disability and sexuality in film. 29 September, 2017 7 – […]
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Broadway Reads the Victorians, Adelaides, 29 September, 2017
Broadway Reads The Victorians 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Adelaides, 209 Bath St, Glasgow Metropolitan Area G2 4HZ How do you go from Victorian novel to Broadway musical? ‘We will be ‘Reviewing the Situation’ and invite you to ‘Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd’, as we guide you through the ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ world of Broadway’s Neo-Victorian musical […]
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Govan Young Documentary, Govan Old Church, 29 September, 2017
Enjoy the UK Premiere of “Govan Young” Film Friday 29 September, 2017 6 p.m. – 7.20 p.m. An award-winning documentary to be screened in the fantastic setting of Govan Old Church, 866 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU In the magnificent surroundings of Govan Old Church we will uncover the history of the Kingdom of Strathclyde […]
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| Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
In Between, GFT 23 – 27 September, 2017
This elegant and sensitive story of three Palestinian women trying to find their way in Tel Aviv is a beautifully acted film on the pressures of living in a patriarchal society. Lalia and Salma fill their free time with dancing, drinking and DJing, but feel their style is cramped when quiet and studious Nur comes […]
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Saturday, September 23, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
At Eye Level, GFT, 24 September, 2017
Winner of Best Family Film at the German Film Awards, At Eye Level makes its UK Premiere at GYFF. Michi is picked on as the smallest child in his foster home. When he discovers a letter written by his deceased mother he believes it holds the secret of his father’s identity. He sets out to find […]
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Black Sabbath, The End of The End, 28 September, 2017
The End of The End chronicles the final tour from the band who forged the sound of metal – Black Sabbath. After nearly 50 years together, the Birmingham band took to the stage for the last time in their home city, bringing down the curtain on their final tour ever. They performed generation-spanning songs that […]
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Chavela, GFT, 28 September, 2017
Co-directors Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi interweave candid stories told by Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas and those closest to her in this multi-faceted biographical film. An incomparable performer, she was also a lesbian woman who defied all social expectations, revolutionising music and challenging the stereotypical macho and hetero cultural norms of the times. This […]
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Friday, September 22, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, LGBT Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Havana Glasgow Film Festival, Launch, Oranmor, 28 September, 2017
Havana Glasgow Film Festival invites you to celebrate the launch of its 2017 program: your passport to Cuba. Enjoy live music, a DJ set, open mic and exclusive insights into the refined and refreshed 4 day program of HGFF ‘17. Get tickets to the best events before they sell out, and get first grabs of […]
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Thursday, September 21, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The War Show, GFT, 16 September, 2017
A Damascus radio host and her friends capture the euphoria of Syria’s revolution – and their country’s descent into war. Armed with cameras and a newly defiant idealism, Obaidah Zytoon’s friends all hoped for a better future for Syria when they took to the streets in early 2011. Her footage, shot over several years, provides […]
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Saturday, September 16, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Matchbox Cineclub Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes, CCA, Sun 17 September 2017
7pm, £8 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 18+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Part of Scalarama 2017 Fri 1 September — Sat 23 September 2017 Made from hundreds of hours of unseen material from his personal archive, director Michael Cumming’s film shares insights into the process of making the legendary TV series Brass Eye. Michael […]
Take One Action 2017, CCA, Fri 15 September — Sun 24 September 2017
Screenings: £5.50 (£4.50) + £1 booking fee Special events: Free takeoneaction.org.uk / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Take One Action Film Festival Theater of Life Take One Action, Scotland’s global change film festival, returns to Glasgow to bring together filmmakers, artists, campaigners and audience justice. From a US community’s powerful battle cry against police […]
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Blueprint: Scottish Independent Shorts GFT, 21 September, 2017
Blueprint returns to GFT with a difference, presenting B Roll, in which emerging Scottish filmmakers are invited to select a programme of influences on their work. Scottish BAFTA New Talent nominee and Iris Prize winning director Charlie Francis has curated this edition. His programme focuses on both the local heroes that have inspired him to […]
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Scalamara Programme 2017, CCA runs until 23 September 2017
Scalarama Programme 2017 Until Saturday, 23 September 2017 Scalarama is a DIY celebration of cinema taking place across the UK, showcasing films from all eras, genres and parts of the world. Since 2011, cinemas, film clubs, festivals, organisations and individuals who have a passion for movies have united to celebrate and encourage watching films together. Scalarama […]
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Friday, September 15, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Dekalog, GFT, 1 October, 2017
Long before the current proliferation of cinematically-shot TV shows, Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski proved that television had the scope to tell powerful, impactful stories. These ten hour-long films focus on the residents of a housing complex in late-Communist Poland. Inspiration is taken from the Ten Commandments for the themes of each individual story. The result […]
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Thursday, September 14, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
GYFF Opening Gala: Just Charlie, GFT, 22 September, 2017
Winner of the 2017 audience award at Edinburgh International Film Festival, GYFF 2017 is delighted to open with Rebekah Fortune’s debut feature film, Just Charlie. Charlie’s father lives vicariously through his football prodigy son until Charlie has to make a life changing decision that may tear the family apart. Just Charlie is the story of […]
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An Insignificant Man, GFT, 19 September, 2017
Fascinating political documentary chronicling the rise of “the Bernie Sanders of India.” Arvind Kejriwal vowed to stand up for Delhi’s impoverished communities by challenging corruption. As his grassroots movement turned into a mighty political force, the arrests, beatings and threats increased. An Insignificant Man (itself facing censorship in India) provides a vital eyewitness account of […]
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Directors Cut), GFT, 15 – 17 September, 2017
In 1977, fresh from the success of Jaws, Steven Spielberg could do no wrong. This follow-up cemented his reputation as a master entertainer. When Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) encounters a UFO on a dark country road, he becomes fascinated with all things paranormal, much to the dismay of his wife and children. Roy’s obsession eventually leads […]
Seven Days, GFT, 15 – 21 September, 2017
Ivan and Chiara meet on a Sicilian island to prepare the wedding for Ivan’s brother and Chiara’s best friend. Despite the fact that Ivan is determined not to repeat the failure of his last relationship and Chiara does not want to jeopardise her marriage, the two are irresistibly drawn to each other. They allow themselves […]
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Friday, September 8, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Moon Dogs, GFT, 11 – 14 September, 2017
A stylish road trip comedy about three young adults who make the trip from Shetland to Glasgow together. Michael wants to be reunited with his girlfriend, his step-brother Thor wants to meet his estranged mother, and Irish waitress Caitlin dreams of playing at the Celtic Connections festival. With winning performances from its young stars and […]
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CinemaAttic: Spanish Horror La Cabina + The Exterminating Angel, CCA Saturday 9 September, 2017
Sat 9 September 2017 CCA Buñuel and Mercero. Two cult masterpieces of Spanish cinematography. Two claustrophobic horror classics together for just one In their constant search for new film experiences Cinemaattic have put together Antonio Mercero’s shortfilm La Cabina (The Telephone Box) with Luis Buñuel’s El Ángel Exterminador (The Exterminating Angel) for one nightonly. It’s […]
Le Doulos, GFT, 8 – 10 September, 2017
Burglar Maurice is fresh out of prison when he commits a violent act of vengeance. Descending into a criminal world of moral ambiguity, he hunts for the traitor who first put him behind bars. Planning a new robbery with a thief who may or may not be a police informant, Maurice quickly learns that nothing […]
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Access Film Club, The Final Girls, GFT, 12 September, 2017
GFT, together with The National Autistic Society Scotland is delighted to provide Access Film Club: screenings and post-film discussions in a friendly and welcoming environment. GFT is the first cinema in the UK to receive the Autism Friendly Award 2017. A teenager, grieving for the loss of her mother, finds herself trapped in the fictional […]
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God’s Own Country, GFT, 1 – 14 September, 2017
God’s Own Country is the captivating debut feature from writer/director Francis Lee, selected to open Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017. In rural Yorkshire, Johnny (Josh O’Connor) works long hours on his family’s remote farm. He numbs the daily frustration with binge-drinking and casual sex. When a Romanian migrant worker (Alec Secareanu) arrives to take up […]
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Thursday, September 7, 2017 | Filed under: Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
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