In the 1950s, a young woman leaves the Swiss mountains for the shores of Beirut, where she falls in love with a quirky astrophysicist. The pair live in bliss until the civil war threatens their peaceful existence.

Leith Kino is delighted to present Kim Hopkins' latest documentary Still Pushing Pineapples in the legendary Leith Dockers Club. Expect tropical vibes, cheap drinks and a good time! Hang out with us for some party tunes after the screening. Entertainment, working-class culture, human connection, and the power of pop align in Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny road movie following ageing pop star Dene Michael as he chases one more chart success. “Kim Hopkins’ follow-up to her Bradford film club portrait A Bunch of Amateurs...another sweet portrait of northern culture.” Sight and Sound “A measured, thoughtful, pathos-rich elegy for a lost time.” The Telegraph “An entertaining, and ultimately touching, life drama.”The Hollywood Reporter Tickets cost £6 and we have allocated handful of free tickets for those not in a position to pay. Please support your local Leith Kino! Leith Kino Access Information English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive subtitles where possible If you have any questions about access or if you need to reserve a specific seat, please email us at leithkino@gmail.com

Join us for Dark Star (1974), the low key indie debut from John Carpenter and Dan O'Bannon, now a cult classic. Before John Carpenter directed Halloween and The Thing, and before Dan O’Bannon penned Alien and The Return of the Living Dead, the duo teamed up to make Dark Star, a gleefully gonzo sci-fi satire. The screening is part of Science and Film series created to mark 300 years of medical education in Edinburgh. The films invite us to think and explore science and health and how it shapes our lives. The film will include introductions and a post screen blether with three researchers from the University of Edinburgh. Tickets cost £6 and we have allocated handful of free tickets for those not in a position to pay. Please support your local Leith Kino! Leith Kino Access Information - English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive captions where possible. - The screening room is on ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the Leith Depot bar with flexible seating to accomodate specific requirements. - There are accessible toilets in both the screening room and the bar. Leith Depot is well-served by public transport. It's a short walk from the Foot of the Walk tram stop and there is a bus stop outside the venue for services: 7, 14, 16, 25, and 49

HippFest is Scotland's first and only festival of silent film with live music. In 2021 the festival ran entirely online, reaching a new international community, and since then we have continued to develop the festival’s output across a variety of digital platforms. If you can't make it to an in-person screening don’t worry, you can join us at selected events online! We are excited to extend our celebration of silent film with live music to digital audiences across the world.​

Music Networking and Showcase Event. WOW Get ready to mix and mingle with music audio sound industry practitioners at creative soundLAB where music connections sync up perfectly! Come meet and interact with super-talented musicians composers song-writers sound-designers and explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative multimedia projects. creative soundLABs are regular music networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. These are free, informal events where music creators meet, interact, collaborate and negotiate with music users. creative soundLAB is a regular music sync sourcing, placement and facilitating event for multimedia industries. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? Creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound in creative projects. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. At creative soundLAB March 2026, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. Don't miss out on this regular audio event that will take your sound game to the next level. We hope to see you there! ---

Pierre (played by Vincent Lindon, Awarded Best Actor in this role at the Venice Film Festival) brings up his two sons alone. Louis, the younger, is doing well at school and getting on in life. Fus, the eldest, becomes close to extreme right-wing groups despite his father’s attempts to keep him safe.

We're delighted to screen for the first time in Edinburgh two award-winning short films that explore stories of coming of age, friendship, community and the harsh realities of racism and incarceration. ★ After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram (dir. Usayd Younis | Mos Hannan) ★ Murewa (dir. Ché Scott-Heron Newton) Join us for this very special evening followed by a post-film discussion moderated by Balenji Mwiche.

At the Paris Opera, thirty dancers challenge tradition with a bold reinterpretation of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Baroque masterpiece Les Indes galantes. Directed by Clément Cogitore and choreographed by Bintou Dembélé, the production fuses krumping, breaking, popping, and voguing. From rehearsals to public performance, the film follows a deeply human journey charged with political resonance, asking whether a new generation of artists can take the Bastille today.

Passionate about sailing, Jean-Paul is going through a difficult period. He’s accumulating debt and drifting away from his family. Determined to take control of his life again, he signs up for Virtual Regatta, the virtual Vendée Globe race. He puts himself in the shoes of a real skipper by isolating himself for three months on his boat in his garden. This extraordinary journey will allow him to reconnect with his family, but above all, with himself.

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.