Cinetopia presents a special screening of Justin Kerrigan’s cult classic HUMAN TRAFFIC (1999), followed by an interactive exhibition exploring Scottish nightlife across generations and a DJ session packed with 90s classics and music inspired by the film. Wednesday 7 October 2026 The Voodoo Rooms, 19A West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA Doors: 7:00pm | Film: 7:15pm | DJ Session: 9:30pm PLEASE NOTE: This is an 18+ event. The Voodoo Rooms is an 18+ venue and all attendees must be aged 18 or over. The event is part of Transmission: Youth Across Generations, a multi-event programme exploring how youth culture has shaped identity, belonging and collective memory in Britain from the 1980s to the present. The film Tired of their mundane jobs, five friends set out on a drug-fuelled weekend in Cardiff, hopping between pubs, clubs and parties. A cult classic of the Cool Cymru era, Human Traffic is an unapologetic and surprisingly affectionate portrait of 90s rave culture, youthful hedonism and a generation looking for freedom and connection on the dancefloor. Written and directed by Justin Kerrigan when he was just 25, the film features a soundtrack packed with Orbital, Underworld and Primal Scream, alongside John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and a young Danny Dyer in his feature debut. Presented in its recently restored 4K version courtesy of the BFI, with descriptive subtitles. After the film Following the screening, Cinetopia presents an interactive exhibition exploring Scottish nightlife across generations, remembering beloved clubs and venues that have become part of Scotland’s cultural history. Audiences are invited to contribute their own memories and stories, before we round off the night with a DJ session of 90s bangers and Human Traffic-inspired tunes. Tickets are available for the film + DJ session or DJ session only. Guest Programmer: Rowan Sharp The event is curated by Rowan Sharp, a theatre and filmmaker from the Highlands, now based in Glasgow. Rowan says: “Human Traffic is a truly charming film that celebrates messiness and hedonism, and does so in this strangely earnest and sympathetic way. It’s full of deeply relatable characters that remind me of my pals, or those random strangers you end up in weird conversations with in the corner of a gaff. Like many people my age, I wish I was around to experience rave and club culture in the 90s, not only for the music but for the freedom that came with it. As commercial interests and conservative politics continue to threaten spaces that have played such an important part in Scotland’s culture, community and social heritage, I’m curious about what we can learn from other generations who found joy through escapism in times of difficulty.” Film information HUMAN TRAFFIC (1999) Dir. Justin Kerrigan Wales/UK | 99 mins | English | Certificate 15 Starring John Simm, Danny Dyer and Lorraine Pilkington This screening will be presented with descriptive subtitles. Timeline 7:00pm Welcome + introduction 7:15pm Film screening 9:00pm Interactive exhibition + audience memories 9:30pm 90s DJ session Student concession tickets available. This screening is part of Cinetopia’s Transmission: Youth Across Generations, part of Rip It Up, supported by Film Hub Scotland as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), made possible by the National Lottery.