Borscht Film Club Friday January 16th, 6:00 p.m. Doors: 5:45 p.m. CCA Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD Man of Marble, dir. Andrzej Wajda, Poland, 1976, Runtime: 153 min Screenplay: Aleksander Ścibor‑Rylski Cinematography: Edward Kłosiński Music: Andrzej Korzyński Editing: Halina Prugar‑Ketling Cast: Krystyna Janda (Agnieszka), Jerzy Radziwiłowicz (Mateusz Birkut / Maciej Tomczyk), Tadeusz Łomnicki, Michał Tarkowski, Piotr Cieślak, Janusz Gajos, among others. Produced by: Zespół Filmowy X Premiere: 25 February 1977 (Poland) ​Tickets: £10, £8, £6 Book tickets: Film Screening - GLASGOW - Man of Marble, dir. Andrzej Wajda, Poland, 1976 at Centre for Contemporary Arts (Cinema) event tickets from TicketSource Presented with a recorded introduction by film scholar Bolesław Racięski PL version below: Andrzej Wajda’s Man of Marble remains one of the most powerful and influential works in Polish cinema — a bold, incisive film that exposes the mechanisms of propaganda, memory and political myth‑making. Through the story of young filmmaker Agnieszka, who sets out to uncover the truth about forgotten labour hero Mateusz Birkut, Wajda crafts a sharp, fearless critique of how history is written, erased and manipulated. The film’s enduring significance was reaffirmed in the recent nationwide poll “13 Films for 130 Years of Cinema”, organised by the Museum of Cinematography in Łódź. Among nearly 1,700 titles submitted by 289 film professionals, Man of Marble was ranked among the "13 greatest Polish films of all time" — a testament to its lasting impact and its central place in Poland’s cinematic heritage. Blending political cinema, documentary form and moral inquiry, Man of Marble broke new ground when it premiered and continues to resonate today. Its questions about truth, responsibility and the role of the artist feel as urgent now as they did in the 1970s. Oczywiście — przygotowałam po kilka eleganckich, treściwych zdań o kreacjach aktorskich Człowieka z marmuru, w dwóch wersjach językowych. The performances in Man of Marble are central to the film’s emotional and political power. Krystyna Janda delivers a striking debut as Agnieszka — energetic, sharp and relentlessly inquisitive. Her intensity gives the film its momentum and frames the search for truth as both a personal and political act. Jerzy Radziwiłowicz creates a deeply moving dual portrayal of Mateusz Birkut and his son Maciej. His Birkut is both heroic and vulnerable, shaped by idealism and crushed by the system that once celebrated him. The quiet dignity he brings to the role remains one of the most memorable performances in Polish cinema. The supporting cast — including Tadeusz Łomnicki, Michał Tarkowski and Janusz Gajos — enrich the film with layered, precise character work that grounds Wajda’s political vision in lived human experience. In addition, the Polish Senate has officially declared 2026 the Year of Andrzej Wajda, honouring the legacy of one of Poland’s most celebrated filmmakers. Screening Man of Marble at the start of this commemorative year offers a timely opportunity to revisit the film’s artistic and political impact. The screening will be introduced by Dr Bolesław Racięski, who will explore the film’s historical context, its reception and its place within Wajda’s body of work. Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, and funded by Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh. Part of the Beetroots Collective (https://beetroots.org), an organisation led by a group of diverse artists and creatives aiming to promote Eastern European culture in Scotland. This film is curated by Agnieszka Koperniak-Kerr (Film Programming Manager).

We're excited to announce Edinburgh will be participating in the 2026 Shortcutz Amsterdam International Audience Award programme. Come and see a programme of the nominated Dutch short films and screened at worldwide participating cities, and help decide the winner of the best Netherlands short film. Filmhouse on Saturday January 17th 8:30pm Age:18+

Community preview of Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice', hosted by MilkTea Films and ESEA Creatives. Renowned for exploring the darkest corners of human desire, revenge, and morality, Park Chan-wook returns with No Other Choice, a tense, darkly comic and unsettling thriller that continues his legacy of beautifully brutal storytelling. Known for films like Oldboy and The Handmaiden, Park once again invites audiences into a world of desperate people and their desperate measures. Join us for the MilkTea community preview of No Other Choice, on Wednesday 21 January at the Cameo, Picturehouse. Doors open at 6:45PM Film starts at 7PM

Fiercely independent 90-year-old Agatha Bock lives alone on her ancestral farm. Despite health challenges, she defiantly tends to her land, cultivating heirloom seeds passed down through generations. Employing antiquated techniques, Agatha plants and harvests her expansive field of watermelons, beans, flowers, herbs, and vegetables entirely by hand. Without a car, cell phone, running water, or even a functioning landline, Agatha’s meditative processes and daily rituals form a vivid counterpoint to the rapid pace of contemporary life. Made intentionally with sensory sensitive viewers in mind, the film carves out a (mostly) calm space in a chaotic world.

A timeless masterpiece of love and yearning, L’Atalante was the only full-length film made by Jean Vigo before his tragic early death. The film is now considered to be one of cinema’s very greatest works. Dita Parlo stars as a young bride who begins married life aboard her husband’s barge on the Seine. But within its cramped confines, shared with a small crew (including the eccentric Père Jules, memorably played by Michel Simon) and an abundance of cats, the relationship begins to flounder. Vigo imbues this simple tale, beautifully shot by Boris Kaufman, with social realism, lyrical romance and sensual eroticism to create a unique and enduring classic. “A cine-poem ode to the rhythms of life and love set on a barge travelling along the Seine, L’Atalante stands as one of cinema’s indisputable masterpieces.” BBC “True filmic poetry which turns a simple love story into a raw and off-beat fairytale.” Film4

creative soundLAB JANUARY 2026 Music Sync Networking and Showcase Event 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 sound designers and explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative multimedia projects. Light Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. At creative soundLAB Monday 26 January 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! ---

Awarded the Jury Prize and Best Actor Prize in the Un Certain Regard selection at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, as well as 4 César Awards in 2025, Boris Lojkine’s Souleymane’s Story takes us on a very visceral ride through the streets of Paris. It depicts the harsh reality of delivery cyclist Souleymane (Abou Sangaré), who recently immigrated from Guinea. As he pedals through the streets of Paris at full speed to deliver meals, Souleymane rehearses his story. In two days, he has to go through the official interview to be granted political asylum. But Souleymane is not ready…

Short Com and SI-FAN invite you for an evening of some shorts and a secret feature title that will make you laugh and say what the fuck.

Henri Verneuil’s Mélodie en sous-sol is an extremely stylised black and white gangster film in which Charles (Jean Gabin) plans a ‘last’ heist at the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes with the unreliable ex-con Francis (a young Alain Delon). Set in a Cannes of luxury cars, hotels, casinos, and swimming pools by the sea and topped by a legendary last 20 minutes, Mélodie is considered as one of the best thrillers and certainly among the most stylish movies of the early 1960s.

Move Summit is Scotland’s animation gathering. Our annual conference in Edinburgh brings together creatives from film, television, advertising, games, and immersive arts to celebrate the art, craft and business of making things move. This flagship industry event showcases the best work from around the world and offers a place for industry leaders, support agencies, practitioners, educators and students to gather and get inspired. With a full day of focused programming for our Emerging Talent and a full two days of industry-focused content. For 2026 MOVE Summit builds on our tried and tested three day format by introducing a fourth day of screenings on Saturday the 21st. Comprising curated collections of amazing shorts and some brilliant animated feature films, you'll not want to miss this amazing addition to MOVE Summit.