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Away We Go opened 63rd edition
Away We Go opened 63rd edition
Now in its 63rd year, EIFF is the longest continuously running film festival in the world. It began in 1947 as a champion of documentary films and has expanded to include the full gamut of features, documentaries and short films and is currently under the artistic directorship of Hannah McGill.

The programme was announced on May 6 and includes a , plus UK premieres of , and . The festival opens on June 17 with Sam Mendes' and closes on June 28 with the international premiere of Adam.

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Edinburgh International Film Festival Latest Reviews

Paraphernalia
Atari struggles with his useless robot, but his real struggle is more complex.
Boogie Woogie
Art world satire.
My Year Without Sex
Film traces a year of recovery in a family hit by sickness.
Crying With Laughter
Black comedy about a comedian whose past is unearthed.
Company Limited
Acidic middle-class drama set in Calcutta.
Long Weekend
Remake of the cult horror that sees nature turn predator.
Exam
Eight strangers are sitting the final exam for a top-level position... but little do they know the stakes are higher than they imagine.
The Red Shoes
A dancer is torn between the man she loves and her obsessive commitment to her craft.
The Athlete
Biopic/ documentary hybrid about Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila.
Kicks
When a footy star announces a transfer abroad two female fans aim to change his mind... no matter what.

Edinburgh International Film Festival Festival Features

Teenage kicks
Director Gerardo Naranjo talks about the rebellious motivations behind I'm Gonna Explode

Helping Crimson Wing take flight
Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward and Melanie Finn talk about making Disneynature's first feature.

Fresh Visions: zombie Shakespeare
Continuing our series on up and coming directors, we talk to Ryan Denmark about Romeo And Juliet Vs. The Living Dead.

Eisenberg in Adventureland
Actor Jesse talks about his latest role in Greg Mottola's coming-of-age romance.

The coming of the Antichrist
Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle talks about working on Lars von Trier's controversial feature.

Rum relationships
Claire Denis talks about her latest film, which focus on the bond between a father and daughter.

Fresh Visions: Loose talk
In the second of our features on up-and-coming directors we talk to Alastair Siddons about documentary Turn It Loose.

All Tomorrow's Parties hits the EIFF
Future Cinema bring a secret with them to Edinburgh

Le Donk World Premiere Party
The credit crunch filmmaking revolution extends to the premiere party.

Rudo & Cursi on the red carpet
The stars of one of this summer's most promising films strut their stuff.

Funny Business
We sniff out some great comedy at the Edinburgh Film Festival.

My Secret Heart
Music, video and art come together to create a unique experience.

The Story Behind the Ghost
We take a look at Willie Doherty's latest video installation.

Bagpipes and b-boys
The latest instalment of our Edinburgh festival diary.

Around the world in 24 hours
The best of international cinema on day two at Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Film Festival 2009: Opening Night photo showcase
Our dauntless adventuring photographers Max Blinkhorn and Stuart Crawford were there at the EIFF 2009 Opening Night red carpet.

Picture Perfect
Edinburgh Diary, Days Zero and One

Shooting for the Moon
Duncan Jones talks exclusively about shooting his hyper-low budget sci-fi film.

Kirby Dick explains his Outrage
The director reveals what motivated him to spotlight closeted and hypocritical US politicians in his latest film.

Edinburgh International Film Festival News

Ginnie Atkinson steps down from Edinburgh Film Festival
Managing director to 'pursue new projects' after 15 years at helm.

Edinburgh Film Festival launches new screenwriting initiative
The Story Works training programme to run in conjunction with Skillset.

EIFF announces winners
Michael Powell jury over Moon about Duncan Jones' debut

EIFF announces jurors
Joe Wright, Frank Langella, Alan Cumming and Kirby Dick among those who will select winners

EIFF announces Film Festival Under The Stars Line-up
Family films chosen to celebrate fest patrons.

EIFF and Skillset announce Trailblazers
Up-and coming cast and crew honoured.

News & Features Repo

Buried, Winter's Bone, Bran Nue Day, Contracorriente and a late-night podcast.

Stalking Four Lions, Smash His Camera, Exit Through The Gift Shop and Night Catches Us.

Mohammad Bakri talks about his film Zahara, celebrating his Palestinian aunt.

4th annual event brings independent film to the islands.

Artistic director moves on after four editions at the helm.
Playing Now! Italian Film Festival - Giovanna's Father


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