Set in the botanical garden of a medieval town in Germany. Three epochs, three personalities, three sometimes clumsy but sincere attempts to free themselves and to create links with the plants and the world of the garden. An encounter.

Albert is an inn owner who vowed never to drink again if he and his wife survived the war. They did, and the reformed alcoholic keeps his vow. But times have changed and soon after the war, Albert comes in contact with Gabriel, a young man prone to heavy bouts with the bottle. Gabriel is conflicted over visiting his young daughter in a nearby school and in a moment of nostalgia, Albert takes off with him on one major binge — and havoc results.

GLASGOW — Scottish Premiere Thursday, 29 April 2026 20:00 Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) Polish with English subtitles | 15+ | Tickets: £12 About the film: Brother (Brat), dir. Maciej Sobieszczański, Poland 2024, 100 min. Brother is a raw and deeply moving story about two brothers forced to grow up too quickly, a mother trying to break free from a violent past, and the fragile hope that survives even in the harshest circumstances. The cast includes Agnieszka Grochowska, Julian Świeżewski, Tomasz Schuchardt, Jacek Braciak, and two remarkable newcomers — Filip Wiłkomirski and Tytus Szymczuk. From the moment the project was announced, Brother drew significant attention thanks to its screenplay by Maciej Sobieszczański and Grzegorz Puda, which won the 14th Krzysztof Kieślowski ScripTeast Award for the best script from Eastern Europe. The film has been recognised at major festivals: Polish Film Festival in Gdynia – Best Acting Debut (Filip Wiłkomirski) – Nominations: Best Film, Best Director, Best Producers Warsaw International Film Festival – Prize of the Ecumenical Jury – Nomination for the Warsaw Grand Prix EnergaCAMERIMAGE – Nomination for the Golden Frog for Jolanta Dylewska’s cinematography Polish Film Awards (Orły) – Nominations: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay Q&A – exclusive recorded session Following the screening, audiences will see a 20‑minute recorded Q&A with the director and cast. The conversation was filmed during the closing event of the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and is presented in English with English subtitles. Organisers and partners The screenings are organised by Borscht Film Club. Supported by: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh Polish Film Festival Kinoteka

Film Screening - Brother - dir. M. Sobieszczański Thursday 30th April 2026 6:30PM, doors: 6:15 PM Event ends 20:30 Cameo Cinema 38 Home Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LZ Polish with English subtitles | 15+ | Tickets: £12 Screening plus pre-recorded Q&A Borscht Film Club presents: BROTHER — Scottish Premiere at Cameo Cinema Brat/Brother, dir. M. Sobieszczański, Poland 2024, 100 min. The screening will be presented in Polish with English subtitles. After the film, audiences will see an exclusive 20‑minute recorded Q&A featuring Agnieszka Grochowska, Maciej Sobieszczański and Tytus Szymczuk — also subtitled in English, run by Maggi Hurt. We’re excited to bring Brother — one of the most talked‑about new Polish films — to Scotland’s most iconic cinema. From the moment it was announced, Brother drew major attention for its screenplay by Maciej Sobieszczański and Grzegorz Puda. Even before production began, the script won the 14th Krzysztof Kieślowski ScripTeast Award, celebrating the best scripts from Eastern Europe and signalling the film’s exceptional potential. Upon release, Brother made a remarkable impact at the 50th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia: • Best Acting Debut for Filip Wiłkomirski • Nominations for Best Film, Best Director and Best Producer At the 41st Warsaw International Film Festival, the film received the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and a nomination for the Warsaw Grand Prix, highlighting its universal resonance. At EnergaCAMERIMAGE, Brother was nominated for the prestigious Golden Frog, recognising the exceptional cinematography of Jolanta Dylewska. The film also earned Polish Film Awards (Orły) nominations for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Brother is a raw, intimate story of two boys forced to grow up too quickly, a mother fighting to break free from a violent past, and the fragile hope that survives in the harshest circumstances. The film features extraordinary performances by Agnieszka Grochowska, Julian Świeżewski, Tomasz Schuchardt, Jacek Braciak, and two remarkable newcomers — Filip Wiłkomirski and Tytus Szymczuk. Join us at Cameo Cinema to experience this award‑winning film on the big screen. Everyone welcome. Supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh and  Polish Film Festival Kinoteka.

𝙳𝙰𝚂 𝙳𝙴𝚄𝚃𝚂𝙲𝙷𝙴 𝚅𝙾𝙻𝙺 (The German People) has been described as one of the most significant films about modern Germany. Director Marcin Wierzchowski spent four years making the documentary, building close relationships with families affected by the Hanau massacre. The film traces their fight for accountability and their rejected call to memorialise their loved ones. With restrained, empathetic cinematography, it captures both private horror and a broader struggle against a bureaucracy that, beneath its liberal façade, reveals deeper structural racism.

Meet future collaborators and learn tips and tricks on how to make your no-low-budget feature film. Join us in person for an exciting day at the SI-FAN Fantastic Film Festival. With industry professionals sharing their advice on how to make your no-to-low-budget feature film. Connect with filmmakers, producers, writers and creatives in a relaxed atmosphere hosted by the Scottish International Fantastic Arts Network. As part of SI-FAN Film Festival 2026

SI-FAN is a festival which spans the quirky, the surreal, the fantastic and fantastical. A wonderful spectrum of cinematic gems pushing the boundaries of genre". BAFTA-winning director Morag McKinnon The Scottish fantastic genre film festival, SI-FAN, are ecstatic to announce its 2026 Film Festival programme coming to Edinburgh between the 1st and 4th of May. And we are further delighted to call Edinburgh’s favourite independent cinema, Filmhouse, as our main venue partner for this year’s festival. SI-FAN are proud to introduce two lauded, bold and original fantastical films to make their Scottish premiere. Thai director and writer Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s debut feature, the supernatural black comedy-drama A Useful Ghost. An angry ghost seeks revenge upon the factory that led to his death by possessing the machinery and a vacuum cleaner, sparking off a series of events. Winner of The Grand Prix Cannes’ Critics Week, A Useful Ghost perfectly blends outlandish, fantastical absurdism with sharp satire on late-stage capitalism and political corruption. Screening May 2nd at Filmhouse. Discovering emerging film talent and new voices is of particular pride for SI-FAN, as they will be screening over 60 short films across 8 short film programmes at Filmhouse, Edinburgh Cinema, Video Society and The Barnton Bunker. In fact, it is the largest genre of short film programme for a festival in the UK. Celebrating Scottish and Scottish-based talent, the very best international films and animations via our carefully curated shorts programmes: Scottish Shorts Select, The Lynchian Effect, Asian Panorama, Rising Voices, Don't Go There, SI-FANIMATION and Laughing With Monsters. Throughout the festival, there will be industry talks, networking events and parties for film fans, filmmakers and animators for opportunities to connect. To discover more about the SI-FAN 2026 programme and event listings, visit https://www.si-fan.org/ Friday 1st May Scottish Shorts Select - Filmhouse The Lynchian Effect - Filmhouse Saturday 2nd May Asian Panorama - Filmhouse A Useful Ghost - Filmhouse Sunday 3rd May Rising Voices - ECVS - 12:00 Don't Go There - ECVS 13:30 Futures - ECVS - 15:00 SI-FANIMATION - Filmhouse Dog of God - Filmhouse Monday 4th May Laughing With Monsters - Barnton Bunker - 14:00 - 17:00 Highlander - Filmhouse ESCAPE TO SI-FAN

Come meet filmmakers and creatives to celebrate the next wave of exciting Asian filmmaking talent at Filmhouse before the back to back screenings of Asian Panorama and A Useful Ghost/ We welcome every moviegoer and filmmaker who is a fan of scary Asian spirits, food banters, sharp humour or unconventional short films, to come raise a glass and celebrate a range of UK- and globally-based artists at the Filmhouse’s Gallery Bar before the start of our celebration of Asian cinema with Asian Panorama and the Scottish premiere of A Useful Ghost.

GLASGOW | MilkTea Community Preview of KOKUHO with ESEA Creatives. Nagasaki, 1964 – After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together — from acting school to the grandest stages — amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals... One of them will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of Kabuki. Join us for the MilkTea community preview of KOKUHO on Tuesday 5 May at Vue Saint Enoch: Doors open at 6:00PM Film starts at 6:30PM

Music fans and cinephiles are invited to step behind the Music fans and cinephiles are invited to step behind the silver screen this May as celebrated composer and multi-instrumentalist Dick Lee launches a new six-week series of illustrated talks, Music in Film. Over six weeks, Lee—whose career spans five decades in jazz, folk, and classical music—will dissect how composers use sound to manipulate our emotions, from the chilling strings of Hitchcock’s Psycho to the epic western soundscapes of Ennio Morricone. The series is designed for everyone from casual moviegoers to dedicated musicians. Attendees will explore the evolution of the craft, including the transition from silent film accompaniment to the lush orchestral scores of the Golden Age and the experimental textures of modern cinema, with the help of plenty of video and audio examples on the Laser Display Screen and some played live by Dick on clarinet/sax/recorder. Each session is £20, or £96 for all 6. About Dick Lee: Dick is a prominent figure in the Scottish music scene, known for his work with Dick Lee's Chamber Jazz and Dr. Lee's Prescription, among many others, and his extensive contributions to musical lecturing (U3A, Edinburgh University etc.). There are plenty of examples of Dick's music from the last 5 decades on the YouTube channel Dick Lee's Sonic Meltdown.