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When the Light Breaks, (Ljósbrot)

Briseadh an latha, (Ljósbrot) Stiùiriche: Rúnar Rúnarsson, Innis Tìle-Na Tìrean-Ìsle -Croatia-An Fhraing 2024. 82mion, Cànan: Innis Tìle le fo thiotal Beurla. BBFC:15 Air latha samhraidh aig briseadh an latha, tha an neach-ealain òg Una a’ dùsgadh ann am blàths a’ ghràidh. Mus laighe a’ ghrian tha an t-saoghal bun os chionn dhith. Bheir am marbhrann aig an sgrìobhadair-stiùiriche Rúnar Rúnarsson ar anail fòidhpe le cumha, gaol, call agus caoidh. Tha na dealbhan film 16mm agus an dreach dealbhachaidh anabarrach, tha guth agus cleasachd Elín Hall ’s, a’ glacadh dearbh ùine, àite agus staid inntinn. Bhuannaich Briseadh an Latha am Film Lochlannach 2025 a b’ fheàrr agus duaisean eile aig Fèis Film Gotenburg. When the Light Breaks, (Ljósbrot) Dir Rúnar Rúnarsson, Iceland-Netherlands-Croatia-France 2024. 82min, Language: Icelandic with English subtitles. BBFC:15 When light breaks on a long summer’s day, young art student Una awakens filled with love’s warm glow. By sunset, her world is turned upside down. Writer-director Rúnar Rúnarsson’s beautiful and quietly breathtaking elegy of love, loss and acceptance, with its striking 16mm cinematography and exquisite design, amplified by Elín Hall’s captivating performance, captures a precise sense of time, place and mood. Winner of Best Nordic Film 2025 Gotenburg Film Festival and other awards.

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The Ceremony

An Adhlaiceadh Stiùiriche: Jack King. 2024 United Kingdom, Cànan: Kurdish /Beurla/ Romainean /Arabais le fo thiotalan Beurla. Dùbh ’s geal, uair agus 32mion BBFC15. Thàinig an dithis luchd-obrach à dùthaich thall-thairis, gu chèile a’ tiodhlacadh corp, san dràma grèimeanta seo. Thòisich an sgeulachd seo le uaireadair a chaidh a ghoid, bàs cianail, agus dithis luchd-obrach (air an cluich le Tudor Cucu-Dumitrescu agus Erdal Yıldız) agus iad air cho-dhùnadh neach-siridh comraich òg (Mo’min Swaitat) a thiodhlacadh sna beanntan. Fhad ‘s a tha iad a’ gluasad tron dùthaich le corp an duine bochd, tha an dithis a’ fulang faireachaidhean cianail, eadar caoidh a’ bhàis, an tuigse a’ chèile agus a’ gabhail an eagail bhon talamh sa bheil iad a’ coiseachd. Tha an cleasachd agus stiùireadh sgileil, air a chlàradh an dubh san geal le bòidhchead seallaidhean tìr, gluaisidh seo ur faireachaidhean. Ghabh am film Duais Sean Connery airson Sàr Film 2024 aig Feis Film Dhùn Èidean Edinburgh International Film Festival. The Ceremony Dir Jack King. 2024 United Kingdom, Languages :Kurdish /English/ Romanian / Arabic with English subtitles Back and white, 1hr 32min BBFC15 Two migrant workers find themselves thrown together in a quest to bury a body in this hypnotic and visually stunning drama. The story begins with a stolen watch, a tragic death, and two migrant workers (played by Tudor Cucu-Dumitrescu and Erdal Yıldız) who make a fateful decision: to bury a young asylum-seeker (Mo’min Swaitat) in the hills. As they journey through the landscape with the man’s body, the pair are forced into a powerful reckoning—with grief, with each other, and with the land itself. Beautifully directed and performed and shot in stark black and white with a vivid sense of visual splendour, this humane and moving film packs quite the emotional punch. Winner of the Sean Connery Award for Feature Filmmaking Excellence at the 2024 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Good One

Tè Mhath Stat. Aon.2025 Stiùiriche: India Donaldson, Uair 30 min. Cànan: Beurla BBFC:15 A’ chiad cheum tuigseach aig India Donaldson. Sam aois 17 (Lily Collias) a’ dol air turas trì latha a’ coiseachd le màileid droma sna Catskills an cois a h-athar, Chris (James Le Gros) agus a shean charaid, Matt (Danny McCarthy). Tha na fir buaireanta ri chèile mar dà bhràthair, tha rudan a thachair eatorra bho chionn fhada, a’ togail bàrr. Tha Sam, tuigseach ged nach eile i ach òg, feuchainn ri sìth a dhèanamh eatorra. Ach nuair a thèid cùisean a-mach à rian buileach agus an earbsa a chur Sam annta air a sgaoileadh. Tha strì aig Sam ri dèiligeadh ri faireachdainn a h-athair agus i a’ ruighinn ìre far a bheil ceangal eadar ghinealaichean a’ fàs duilich an cumail. Good One USA 2025 Dir: India Donaldson, 1hr 30 min. Language : English BBFC:15 In India Donaldson's insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le Gros) and his oldest friend, Matt (Danny McCarthy). As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam's trust is betrayed, tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad's emotional limitations and experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested.

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Small Things Like These

Rudan Beaga Mar Sin Stiùiriche: Tim Meilants 2024 Eirinn/ A’ Bheilg/ Stàitean Aonaichte Uair ’s 38 mionaid: Cànan Beurla agus Gaeilge Na h-Eirinn le fo thiotalan Beurla BBFC:12 An 1985 thuig am marsanta gual Bill Furlong gun robh cùisean eagail dìomhair, ann am baile an Èirinn, a bha fo smachd na h-Eaglais Chaitligeach. Air a tharraing à Enda Walsh nobhail a sgrìobh Claire Keegan an 2021. Tha Rudan Beaga Mar Sin a’ gabhail àite aig àm na Nollaig 1985, nuair a tha Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) fear a tha dìleas dha chlann mar phàrant, a’ faighinn a-mach gu bheil dìomhaireachd mu rudan cianail borb, air cùl dhorsan ionad nam ban-chràbhaidh sa bhaile. Tha cuid dhiubh a’ bualadh air fhèin gu pearsanta. Tha am film ag innse na fìrinn mu àite obrach nam Magdalene an Èirinn - àitichean sgriosail a bha aig an Eaglais Chaitligeach eadar 1820-1996 airson boireannaich a bha air “tuiteam le leanabh” a threòrachadh air an t-slighe mhoralta. Bhuannaich Emily Watson duais airson an cleasaiche taic a b’ fheàrr aig Fèis Eadar Nàiseanta Film Berlin 2024. Small Things Like These Dir: Tim Meilants 2024 Ireland /Belgium /United States. 1hr 38min, Language: English and Irish Gaelic with English subtitles, BBFC:12 In 1985 coal merchant Bill Furlong uncovers disturbing secrets in a small Irish town that's controlled by the Roman Catholic Church. Adapted by Enda Walsh from the 2021 novel by Claire Keegan. Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries - horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Emily Watson won best supporting performer at Berlin International Film Festival 2024.

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Frewaka

Fréwaka (Oillt an Gaeilge na h-Eirinn ) 2024 Eirinn, Stiùiriche: Aislinn Clarke Cànan: Beurla, Gaeilge na h-Eirinn le Fo Tiotalan Beurla. Uair a thìde ‘s 43 Mion HIFF:18 Cha robh Shoo ’s a mhàthar a’ tighinn air a chèile. An dèidh bàs a màthar, chaidh Shoo, banaltram prìomh-chùraim, a’ coimhead an dèidh Peig, seann boireannach, a bha fo bhuaidh rudan dorch na beatha, rudan a bha air tachairt ann an Ionad Truimead Inntinn Chaitligeach. Tha iomadach àmhghar agus droch dhìol air tachairt san taigh sa choille, tha truime inntinn Peig a’ drùidheadh air Shoo, agus tha an droch dhìol agus èigneachadh a dh’fhuiling i fhèin a’ tighinn am bàrr. Bhuannaich am film duais airson an Ceòl Èirinneach a b’ fheàrr ann an taghadh Film & Telebhisean na h-Eirinn 2025. Fréwaka (Irish Gaelic language Horror) 2024 Ireland, Dir: Aislinn Clarke Language: English, Irish Gaelic with English Subtitles 1hr 43 Min HIFF:18 Shortly after the death of her estranged mother, Shoo a primary care nursing student takes a placement in a remote Irish village to care for Peig a reclusive, elderly woman who lives in fear, haunted by her experiences in a Catholic asylum. The house in the woods holds plenty of dark secrets and Peig's paranoia begins to rub off on Shoo, whose own troubled, abusive past begins to catch up with her. Winner of best original music Irish Film & Tv Awards 2025

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A Complete Unknown

Neo-Aithnichte Stiùiriche: James Mangold, 2024 Na Stàitean Aonaichte 2 uair 21mion. Cànan: Beurla. Eachraidh Beatha, Ceòl, BBFC15 Tràth sna 1960an, aig aois 19, ràinig Bob Dylan New York, le giotàr agus tàlant a bheireadh crathadh air ceòl air feadh Ameireagaidh. Thachair iomadh càirdeas pearsanta fhad ‘s a bha e a’ fàs ainmeil. Dh’ fhàs e do-riaraichte le gluasad folk, agus thug an taghadh connspaideach a rinn e, buaidh air feadh an t-saoghail. Tha Neo-Aithnichte le cleasachd Timothée Chalamet gar bogadh an t-àrainne ceòl na 1960an. Bhuannaich Timothée Chalamet, an Cleasaiche a bh’ fheàrr aig Comann Mìn Bheachd Filmichean am Boston 2024. A Complete Unknown Dir: James Mangold, 2024 USA 2hrs 21min Language:English. Biography, Music, BBFC15 In the early 1960s, 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide. A Complete Unknown captivates with Timothée Chalamet's performance and immersive 1960s setting. Award Winner for Timothée Chalamet, Best Actor 2024 Boston Society of film critics Award.

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The Surfer

An Surfer Stiùiriche: Lorcan Finnegan 2024, Astralia/Stàitean Aonaichte/Eirinn/ Rìoghachd Aonaichte. Cànan Beurla le Frangais fo thiotalan Beurla. Uair 40 mion. Gaoir-sgeul sic-eolach. BBFC:15 Tillidh duine le mhac gu tràigh far am biodh e na òige agus iad a’ dol a shurfadh. B’ e a mhiann a’ dèanamh air an fhairge ach tha deannan de mhuinntir an àite, daingeann a thaobh "mur a bheil thu a’ fuireach an seo, na tig a shurfadh an seo." Fiathaich agus air a mhaslachadh, tha e a’ dol an sàs ann an spàirn a tha a’ dol an teasach an cois an latha samhraidh agus tha a’ ruith a-mach à foighidinn. The Surfer Dir: Lorcan Finnegan 2024, Australia/United States/Ireland/UK. Language English and French with English Subtitles.1hr40min. Psychological Thriller. BBFC:15 A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is "don't live here, don't surf here." Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point

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Four Mothers

Ceathrar Mhàthraichean Stiùiriche: Daniel Thornton Uair 29 mion, 2024,Èirinn, Cànan: Beurla Gnè: Comadaidh, Dràma BBFC:15 Tha Ceathrar Mhàthraichean ag innse mu Eideard (James McArdle), sgrìobhadair a gabh uallach a mhàthar na seann aois (Fionnula Flanagan) dìreach nuair a tha e a’ faighinn cliù mar sgrìobhadair nobhailean. Dripeil le iarrtasan turas leabhraichean, cha robh a’ chòrr a dhith air, dh’ fhàg a charaidean am màthraichean air leac an dorais aige, agus iadsan a’ dol air làithean saora Pròis gun fhios idir ron àm. Thairis an deireadh sheachdain, thàinig air Eideard an cothrom cosnaidh a’ leigeil seachad airson na ceathrar bhoireannach àraid, buaireanta agus fìor annasach. Tha am film togarrach seo a’ cuimseachadh air an gnè-teaghlach seo, le faireachdainn minig a’ tighinn am bàrr, ged tha iad ag ionnsachadh mu chèile agus a’ faighinn air adhart aig a’ cheann thall. Four Mothers Dir: Daniel Thornton 1hr 29min, 2024, Ireland, Language :English, Genre :Comedy, Drama BBFC:15 Four Mothers tells the story of Edward (James McArdle), a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother (Fionnula Flanagan) who finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. Busy with the demands of his upcoming book tour, the last thing Edward needs is his friends leaving their mothers on his doorstep as they head off on an impromptu Pride holiday! Over a chaotic weekend, Edward has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies. This uplifting film follows an unlikely found family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Winner of the Audience Award at the London International Film Festival 2025.

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To a Land Unknown

Gu Tìr Aineol Stiùiriche: Mahdi Fleifel 2024 Rìoghachd Aonaicte, A’ Ghrèig, Danmhairc, Tìr Suidhichte Phalestein, An Fhraing, A’ Ghearmailt, Qatar. Uair 45 mion. BBFC: 15 Dràma Eucoir, Cànan: Arabais, Beurla, Grèigis le fo thiotalan Beurla. Cha b’ urrain dha cùisean a bhith na bu mhiosa dha fògarraich Phalestein Chatila agus Reda san dràma gonach seo. Tha na co-oghaichean a’ sàbhaladh airson pàipearan breige airson faighinn a-mach à Athens, ach tha Reda a’ call an cuid airgid ri linn a mhionn air drugaichean. Tha Chatila den bheachd gum biodh iad mar shìor ri cùltaireachd malairt airson am faighinn a-mach às an suidheachadh chunnartach mus tèid am marbhadh. Duais luchd-amhairc aig Fèis Film Helsinki 2024 & Duais Co-Riochdachaidh aig Fèis Film Munich 2024 To A land Unknown Dir: Mahdi Fleifel 2024 UK, Greece, Denmark, Occupied Palestine Territory, France, Germany, Qatar. 1hr 45 min BBFC: 15 Crime Drama, Language: Arabic, English Greek with English Subtitles. The stakes couldn't be higher for displaced Palestinian refugees Chatila and Reda in this knife-edge drama. The cousins are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens, but when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his drug addiction, Chatila hatches an extreme plan to pose as smugglers in an attempt to escape their desperate situation before it's too late. Helsinki Film Festival 2024 Audience Award Best Feature Film & Co Production Award at Munich Film Festival 2024

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Lollipop

Lollipop 2024 Rìoghachd Aonaichte. Stiùiriche: Daisley - May Hudson, Cànan: Beurla, uair is 40mion. BBFC 15. Molly, tè òg a fhuair a-mach às a’ phrìosan a’ strì airson a cuid chloinne fhaighinn air ais. Tha i a’ tachairt ri caraid Amina agus a’ tuigsinn gu feum iad obrachadh còmhla airson a’ chuis a chur nan làmhan fhèin. “Tha Lollipop èiginneach, faisg air spiorad an duine agus a’ foillseachadh àmhghair a bhith a’ strì an aghaidh na siostaman tha a’ riaghladh.” Peter Bradshaw of  The Guardian  Lollipop 2024 UK Dir: Daisley - May Hudson, Language : English, 1hr 40min. BBFC 15. Molly, a young woman released from prison struggles to regain custody of her children. When she bumps into her childhood friend Amina the two women soon realize their only chance is to join forces and take destiny into their own hands. “Lollipop is an impassioned, humane and urgently performed drama, a vivid look at what it's like to be reduced to screaming anguish by the system" Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian.

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The Ballad of Wallis Island

Òran-Mòr Eilean Wallis Stiùir: James Griffiths, 99 mion 12A Dùthaich Aonaichte2025 Comadaidh, Dràma BBFC:12 [A group of people sitting on a rocky beach AI-generated content may be incorrect., Picture] An Òran-Mòr Wallis tha Tearlach (Tim Key), a tha air an Crannchur a bhuannachd, a’ fuireach leis fhèin air eilean iomallach. Tha e a’ bruadar mun luchd-ciùil as fheàrr leis, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan agus Tom Basden) a thoirt còmhla a-rithist. Tha a bhruadar a’ tighinn gu dà-rìreabh nuair a tha an dithis a bha san aon còmhlan agus ann an càirdeas dlùth ri chèile uaireigin, a’ gabhail ris a chuireadh aige. Gun tig iad a’ dèanamh tachartas dhasan a-mhàin air an eilean. Tha am buaireadh a bha eadar an dithis a’ tighinn am bàrr agus tha Teàrlach a’ strì ris na bha na inntinn na bhruadar milis a’ toirt gu bith. Chaidh Òran-Mòr Wallis a chlàradh air cladaichean a’ Chuimrigh, gu sònraichte am Pembrokeshire. “Film le faireachaidhean math dlùth, a thogas tu ach a bheir smaoineachadh ort ”. OutLoud Culture. The Ballad of Wallis Island Dir: James Griffiths, 99 min 12A UK2025 Comedy, Drama BBFC:12 The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig. The Ballad of Wallis Island was filmed on the Welsh coast, particularly in Pembrokeshire. “a big hug of a movie! that leaves you uplifted yet reflective”. OutLoud Culture.

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