Filmhouse

Filmhouse is Scotland's foremost independent cinema and home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

We are proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage employer! As well as being the home of Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), Filmhouse has entertained and delighted audiences at their home at 88 Lothian Road since 1978. We host around 700 films and events every year, offer a diverse learning and education programme in addition to regularly screening films with hard-of-hearing subtitles and audio description.

05/10/2022

Our 7 Oct - 3 Nov programme is here! ✨

We've got a jam-packed selection of new releases and festivals coming up:






.. and more!

🎟 Book now // http://bit.ly/3cCx805

03/10/2022

What did Hollywood look like before we had rules? 🎞

Find out with another gem, , selected by writers & critics Pamela Hutchinson and Christina Newland as part of by Cinema Rediscovered 💎

⫸ Screens 3 & 4 Oct

Book now // bit.ly/3M2oOEe

Photos from Filmhouse's post 02/10/2022

Have you seen the hits at Filmhouse? ✨

We're thrilled to bring back the futuristic, philosophical closing film starring and , alongside the absurdist comedy to wet the appetite of fans 🎬

Here until 6th October - don't miss them!

⫸ Book After Yang // bit.ly/3UOT5dI
⫸ Book Flux Gourmet // bit.ly/3CmVdSQ

01/10/2022

Another month, another treat! 🎬

This Wednesday, our dedicated volunteers have chosen to screen in tribute to ✨

And don't forget to join us for a chat and free cuppa after the film! ☕️

⫸ Showing Wednesday 5th October at 11am

⫸ Book online at // bit.ly/3Eb2Ay5

Photos from Filmhouse's post 30/09/2022

Fans of our strand, have you heard about
Q***r East film festival yet? 🌈

We're delighted to screen a selection of festival highlights - featuring q***r stories from across East and Southeast Asia 🎟
.. and it kicks off this weekend!

Screening 1 - 6 Oct, titles include:

⫸ 🦋
⫸ 📍
⫸ 🏠
⫸ 💭

Book now // http://cutt.ly/qe22_fh

29/09/2022

Have you got your tickets yet? 👀

Our line-up features the most talked about films from around the globe ( , , & , anyone?) so don't miss the chance to see them first! ✨

⫸ 5 - 16 Oct

🎟 // bit.ly/LFF22xFH

28/09/2022

Last chance to see tomorrow!

The revealing documentary from Oprah Winfrey and Reginald Hudlin, pays tribute to and his legacy as an iconic actor ✨

Book now // bit.ly/FH-sidney

Photos from Filmhouse's post 28/09/2022

Calling all ! 📚

Our new programme is now available to book. From language-focused screenings to Christmas classics, we have films for all ages and stages.

More info // www.filmhousecinema.com/learning

Please send & share with local educators ✨

28/09/2022

The countdown to is on! 🇪🇸

⫸ Screens // 7 - 16 Oct

⫸ Book now // http://bit.ly/ESFF-FH22

27/09/2022

takes the spotlight as in - the best-selling novel adaption from 🎞

This dark feature from Andrew Dominik blurs the tragic lines of fact and fiction to retell the story of one of the world's brightest stars ✨

Tonight, we invite our Student & Young Person Members to Blonde at 7.50pm for this week's #£2Tuesday 🎥

Tickets // http://bit.ly/3fc2prB

26/09/2022

★★★★★ - Empire Magazine

Luis Buñuel's scathing political comedy, (1972), offers a surreal look at wealthy friends and their fruitless attempts to attend an elaborate dinner party ✨

⫸ Now - Thu 29 Sep

🎟// bit.ly/3LMHBU4

Photos from Filmhouse's post 25/09/2022

Thank you to Solar Bear for bringing Will Clark, Ruaridh Lever-Hogg & Scott Campbell along to present their films as part of project - we thoroughly enjoyed them! ✨

For more info on our monthly BSL events, head to // http://bit.ly/3UCbMkE

Photos from Filmhouse's post 23/09/2022

is here! 🎉

With aims to promote Taiwanese culture, arts & cinema to a wider audience in - particularly international visitors in Edinburgh - presents two strands, & 🇹🇼

Screening Fri 23 - Tue 27 Sep, titles include:

⫸ 🎶
⫸ 🎬
⫸ 🎥
⫸ 🍳
⫸ ☕️

Led by Prof. Chia-ling Yang, is organised by the School of History of Art at the Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh University collaborating with the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan (R.O.C) & The Taipei Representative Office in Edinburgh ✨

Book now // http://bit.ly/Spotlight-Taiwan

22/09/2022

is in town for Halloween! 🎃

DeadbyDawn and will host a Q&A, book signing, and screening of at Filmhouse to celebrate a new addition of "HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN" 📕

Tickets on sale tomorrow...

⫸ More info & booking link // bit.ly/Kier-La-Janisse-The-Brood

21/09/2022

Tonight's the night! 🎉

Pamela Hutchinson joins us to introduce , - the risqué silver screen treat starring - as part of a pre-1930s Hays code season, ✨

⫸ Wed 21 Sep // 8pm

⫸ Book now // bit.ly/ready-for-red-headed

20/09/2022

#£2Tuesday 🤝

Following it's UK Premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival, audiences have raved about 's sincere performance as the dropout/comic book cartoonist who embarks on a dark coming-of-age journey with a band of local misfits 💥

⫸ Tues 20 Sep // 6.25pm

Book now // bit.ly/3LqsFuq

18/09/2022

joins next week's programme, as the latest film from one of France's most provocative and admired filmmakers, 🎬

This film sees Denis working again with her co-writer Christine Angot. But where that film adopted a playful approach to personal relationships, the existential threat posed in this one sees drama unfold in a more intense emotional register, powerfully conveyed by a magnificent cast - , and 🇫🇷

⫸ Screens until Thursday 22nd September

⫸ Book now // bit.ly/3DwNzWM

Photos from Filmhouse's post 17/09/2022

Inspired by a beloved British family film, is an enchanting, moving and heart-warming adventure for a new generation, and luckily.. it's this week's ! 🚂

Come along for the ride tomorrow at 11am 🛤

⫸ Book now // bit.ly/3Lnlof5

📸 Jenny Agutter as Bobbie Waterbury (2022) // Jenny Agutter as Bobbie Waterbury (1970)

15/09/2022

More screenings of ? Good call 📞

We've added another date to this - Sun 18 Sep at 3.50pm!

Watch a career best performance from as he delves into the future of extreme - and gruesome - reality tv 📺

⫸ Book // http://bit.ly/video-fh

14/09/2022

On Monday 19th September, Filmhouse will be closed all day in line with the public holiday to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Our Box Office team will be in touch to arrange refunds for tickets already purchased for that day or moved to alternate date, if possible.

Photos from Filmhouse's post 14/09/2022

Highly regarded as a pioneer of the 1960s French New Wave film movement, Jean Luc-Godard's innovation and experimentation with narrative, continuity, sound and cinematography would go on to influence a new generation of filmmakers and transform cinema as we know it today 🎬

With this, we are privileged to present a screening of Godard's celebrated (A bout de souffle) on Sunday 9th October at 3.30pm 🤍

Tickets available now // http://bit.ly/breathless-fh

14/09/2022

this October with this year's Scottish International Storytelling Festival 📚🔥

Join the Scottish Storytelling Centre ceilidh with indoor, outdoor and online events! 🎉

Tickets now on sale // https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk

13/09/2022

Heading to a film this afternoon or evening? Please be mindful of the significant delays on public transport networks and road closures that may impact your journey.

If you happen to turn up a little early, don't worry! Our Filmhouse Café Bar is fully stocked for some pre or post show scran ✨

13/09/2022

“Photography is truth. The cinema is truth 24 frames per second."

RIP Jean-Luc Godard (3rd December 1930 — 13th September 2022) 🤍

12/09/2022

We're delighted to work with Solar Bear to screen , the project that aims to share Scotland’s rich deaf heritage with the world ✨

At the end of their Scottish tour, Solar Bear will present three short BSL films with subtitles, a sign language interpreted Q&A with talented filmmakers, a new web resource preview and a private drinks reception 🎬

Please note, this event will be free and ticketed 🎟

⫸ Screens: Sunday 25 September // 2pm

⫸ Book Now // bit.ly/bsl-Book-SF

⫸ More info about Solar Bear // bit.ly/about-SB-SF

Photos from Filmhouse's post 12/09/2022

General sale for opens TOMORROW at 10am 🎉

Our screenings are filling up quick, so make sure your alarm is set to grab limited tickets to the world's most sought-after releases!

Book // bit.ly/LFF22xFH

11/09/2022

Don't miss out! 🔎

Our presale for members is on until 10am Tuesday with tickets to buzzing titles like , , , and all up for grabs! ✨

⫸ Book tickets // bit.ly/LFF22xFH

⫸ Filmhouse Membership // bit.ly/FH-Member

Photos from Filmhouse's post 10/09/2022

We're super excited to be a venue partner for London Film Festival again this year!

Are you a Member? You can buy tickets from today (10 September) at 12noon 🎟️

General on sale is Tuesday 13 September.

⫸ Running from 5 - 16 Ocotber
⫸ Take a look at the line up here // https://bit.ly/LFF22xFH

09/09/2022

Did you attend Edinburgh International Film Festival this year?

Today is the last day to fill out the audience survey, and be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher for a shop of your choice.

Your feedback is invaluable for future editions of the Festival!

Fill out the survey // https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/

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As well as being the home of Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), the Filmhouse has entertained and delighted audiences at their home at 88 Lothian Road since 1978. We host around 700 films and events every year, offer a diverse learning and education programme in addition to regularly screening films with hard-of-hearing subtitles and audio description.

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