Cinemaattic, in collaboration with Scottish Solidarity with Nicaragua, is proud you bring you the film Operación Guardabarranco, directed by Wilfredo Miranda Aburto. Since 2018, hundreds of Nicaraguans have become political prisoners for speaking out against a violent and repressive dictatorship, and have been deprived of their homes, jobs, savings, pensions and freedom. This film depicts how in February 2023 the authoritarian Nicaraguan government led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo deported 222 political prisoners to the United States. It then proceeded to strip them of their Nicaraguan citizenship, making their return home impossible. The documentary contains powerful testimonies that describe their incarceration, release, and attempts to rebuild their lives in exile. This film captures authoritarianism in action and the ways in which people maintain their dignity and sense of belonging in the face of violent dispossession. It speaks to the ways in which we fight back against the violation of human rights and the role of international solidarity. The screening will be followed by a Q and A with Irving Larios, a former Nicaraguan political prisoner who was one of the 222 and is now living in exile in Spain. It will be held on the 8th anniversary of popular rebellion against the regime that was brutally repressed by the dictatorship.

Winner of the prestigious 2023 Jean-Vigo Prize, Dominique Marchais’ documentary “La Rivière” explores the ecosystem of the Pyrenean mountain streams. Powerful rivers flow between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic, known as gaves. Human activity is altering the water cycle and its biodiversity. Men and women look curiously and lovingly at this fascinating world of beauty and disaster.

Welcome to the first edition of FIENDS IN THE FURROWS - a new folk horror film festival in Leith, Scotland, featuring a mix of pop-up outdoor and indoor screenings & events across Leith, from 23- 26 April. Programme includes THE WICKER MAN, ENYS MEN, ROSE OF NEVADA, THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WITCH, and plenty more to be announced! A collaboration between film events & exhibition organisation CINETOPIA and Leith-based film collective LEITH KINO, our aim is to bring you a rich, thrilling, and diverse programme of Scottish & International films of all kinds, reflecting themes of land, folklore, ritual, history, and the tensions between rural and urban ways of life. Beyond our film programme, FIENDS IN THE FURROWS will also feature workshops, talks, and events celebrating Leith’s vibrant local artistic and creative community, through workshops, talks, and events - plus scrumptious food & drink from local Leith vendors.

★★★★ “Breathtaking. David Attenborough returns with a spectacular movie” Time Out ★★★★★ “A visual marvel” The Guardian ★★★★★ “Spectacular” The Daily Mail OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. Following the film, exclusively in cinemas, A DEEPER DIVE WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes audiences behind the scenes with additional footage and interviews on the making of OCEAN.

A fundraiser for Black Magpie Productions' new short 'Where Angels Fear to Tread'. A screening of short folk horror films made by local creatives followed by creative networking.

Falastin Film Festival presents a screening and raffle in aid of displaced people in Lebanon. In a programme titled Seasons of Displacement and Return, we will be screening four short films echoing the cycles of disruption, violence, and return that Lebanon endures at the hands of imperial Zionism. We’ll also be hosting a raffle, with plenty of incredible prizes up for grabs. Raffle tickets will be for sale at the event so come prepared to buy some tickets! Prizes so far include some tickets to Falastin Film Festival 2026 (of course), a voucher for yoga classes at Lila Yoga, Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign merch, tickets to CinemaAttic's Latin Connections Film Festival, and a pair of tickets to a screening at the Filmhouse, with more to be confirmed! All proceeds will go to the Roots of Resistance collective who, in collaboration with Buzuruna Juzuruna, are currently working to fundraise and support displaced individuals across Beirut, Saida, and Baalbak, focusing their reach on marginalized communities who are more likely to fall through the cracks of institutional aid provision (ie. migrant workers, Palestinian or Syrian refugees, those displaced in informal shelters). You can follow their efforts through their Instagram page, @roots.of.r3sistance. Venue/access Information Doors - 6.30pm. Start time - 7.00pm Lila Yoga 37 Bruntsfield Pl Edinburgh EH10 4HJ The screening room is along a narrow corridor and requires walking down two steps. The toilet in the venue is also along a narrow corridor. Seating will be across benches, chairs, and cushions on the floor so be prepared for a cosy evening. Anyone who would like to specifically reserve a chair or bench space please let us know.

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.