The richness of Asian and queer communities forms a vital part of the UK’s identity and over the past six years Queer East has forged a space for bold, alternative and multifaceted expressions of artistic queerness. This ambition continues when, from October to December, Queer East: On The Road 2025 will introduce remarkable entries from this year’s programme at two cinemas in Edinburgh. Expect a boundary pushing line-up of features, documentaries and shorts that explore the ever-evolving queer landscape across East and Southeast Asia. Activism, community and the collective memory of queer history take centre stage in this year’s programme: from a drama which subtly critiques the social expectations surrounding gender and sexuality set on a small Japanese island (My Sunshine), to the strikingly violent Kubi, which comprehensively debunks the myths of masculinity, ethics and honour that have defined the samurai genre onscreen. Screenings will take place at the Cameo Picturehouse from 19-26 November, and at Edinburgh Filmhouse on 9 and 11 December.

★★★★ “Cemented by Efira’s restrained, empathetic performance, Paris Memories is a deft exploration of recovery” Little White Lies “It’s a sensitive, careful film with real emotional intelligence, no less gripping for avoiding dramatic fireworks in favour of more observational moments.” Time Out Three months after a terrorist attack in a bistro in Paris, Mia (Virginie Efira) is struggling to come to terms with what she experienced. Due to her trauma, she is unable to remember what happened. When she returns to the city, she feels compelled to retrace her steps, speaking to others who were also in the bistro that night in the hope of finding the stranger who held her hand and offered reassurance. Paris Memories earned Virginie Efira the César for Best Actress in 2023, and the film was awarded the 2023 Alice Guy Prize for Best Female-Directed French or Francophone Film.

The inspirational story of iron-willed, working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields shed light on their experiences of the year long struggle trying to save their communities, and how they became the backbone of the Strike. With many still active today, their actions reshaped the landscape of political activism for working-class women. The showing of this film will be followed by a special Q&A session with contributor Carol Ross. The film is a 12A.

This bold melodrama marks the first sound film in Mexico directed by a woman. Adela Sequeyro writes, directs, and stars as Ana María, who flees her oppressive hacienda for a bohemian life of romance and intrigue. With wit, style, and daring, she reclaims her freedom, ensuring Nobody’s Wife remains a pioneering tale of female autonomy on screen. Screening as part of 'Stronger Than Love: ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama!', a programme that celebrates the lavish, emotionally charged world of 1930s–50s Mexican cinema with four restored classics that put women’s stories front and centre. From tempestuous romances to daring acts of defiance, these films showcase melodrama as a space where female desire, ambition, and artistry take the spotlight. Curated and presented by Invisible Women. With an introduction by Camilla Baier. Stronger Than Love ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama! is delivered with the support of BFI FAN, awarding funds from The National Lottery.​ With special thanks to Viviana García Besné, Filmoteca UNAM and Film Noir UK.

As a visibly disabled person, filmmaker Reid Davenport sets out to make a film about how he sees the world, from either his wheelchair or his two feet, without having to be seen himself. The unexpected arrival of a circus tent outside his apartment in Oakland, CA leads him to consider the history and legacy of P.T. Barnum’s Freak Show and its lingering presence in his daily life in the form of gawking, lack of access, and other forms of ableism. Informed by his position in space, lower to the ground, Davenport captures indelible images, often abstracted into shapes and patterns separate from their meaning. But the circus tent looms in the background, and is reverberated by tangible on-screen interruptions, from unsolicited offers of help to careless blocking of ramps. Personal and unflinching, I Didn’t See You There forces the viewer to confront the spectacle and invisibility of disability. Offering both a perspective and stylistic approach that are rarely seen, Reid brings an urgently needed storytelling eye to filmmaking with a documentary that is powerful and emotional, thoughtful and raw, intimate and political. Tickets cost £5 and we have allocated a handful of free tickets for those not in a position to pay (available here). Please support your local Leith Kino! Leith Kino! A new, weekly community cinema night based at Leith Depot. Join us for weekly screenings, celebrating films that are international, experimental, arthouse, trash, cult, a little bit strange, and maybe otherwise hard to see on the big screen. Each screening will be introduced by a member of the Leith Kino collective and, importantly, there will be free (vegan) popcorn. Drinks and refreshments are available to purchase at the Depot bar, alongside our monthly posters, each designed by a different Leith-based artist. Leith Kino Access Information English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive subtitles where possible. The screening room is on ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the Leith Depot bar with flexible seating to accommodate specific requirements. There are accessible toilets in both the screening room and the bar. If you have any questions about access or if you need to reserve a specific seat, please email us at leithkino@gmail.com Leith Depot is well-served by public transport. It's a short walk from the Foot of the Walk tram stop, and there is a bus stop outside the venue for services: 7, 14, 16, 25, and 49 Leith Kino is kindly supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery

As a visibly disabled person, filmmaker Reid Davenport sets out to make a film about how he sees the world, from either his wheelchair or his two feet, without having to be seen himself. The unexpected arrival of a circus tent outside his apartment in Oakland, CA leads him to consider the history and legacy of P.T. Barnum’s Freak Show and its lingering presence in his daily life in the form of gawking, lack of access, and other forms of ableism. Informed by his position in space, lower to the ground, Davenport captures indelible images, often abstracted into shapes and patterns separate from their meaning. But the circus tent looms in the background, and is reverberated by tangible on-screen interruptions, from unsolicited offers of help to careless blocking of ramps. Personal and unflinching, I Didn’t See You There forces the viewer to confront the spectacle and invisibility of disability. Offering both a perspective and stylistic approach that are rarely seen, Reid brings an urgently needed storytelling eye to filmmaking with a documentary that is powerful and emotional, thoughtful and raw, intimate and political. Drinks and refreshments are available to purchase at the Depot bar, alongside our monthly posters, each designed by a different Leith-based artist. Leith Kino Access Information - English subtitles will be onscreen for every screening, including descriptive captions where possible. - The screening room is on ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the Leith Depot bar with flexible seating to accomodate specific requirements. - There are accessible toilets in both the screening room and the bar. Leith Depot is well-served by public transport. It's a short walk from the Foot of the Walk tram stop and there is a bus stop outside the venue for services: 7, 14, 16, 25, and 49 Leith Kino is kindly supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.

creative soundLAB NOVEMBER 2025 Music Sync Networking and Showcase Event explore discover sample perfect music audio sound for your creative / film / animation / multimedia projects. Come meet and interact with super-talented musicians, composers sound designers and explore, discover sample perfect music, audio and sound for your creative multimedia projects and content creation. creative soundLABs are regular music networking and showcase events connecting super-talented, experienced music creators, music producers, composers and sound designers with multimedia industries and creative sectors. These are free, informal events where music creators meet, interact, collaborate and negotiate with music users. creative soundLAB is a regular music sourcing, placement and facilitating event for multimedia industries. With an audience from creative agencies / studios and decision makers it is a prime opportunity to showcase audio work and conduct music business in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Please visit http://opera.agency for more info. For creatives working in multimedia sectors using music / audio / sound in creative projects. For creative agencies, music decision makers, music supervisors, music commissioners, producers, film, video, game DEVs, animators, visual artists, content producers, creative studios, podcasters, illustrators, storytellers, etc. Music creators will have laptops / devices to deliver music via headsets. Everything needed for music discovery participation will be provided. BONUS: 'LOOPS' showcase. PROGRAMME* 18:00 Intro (Welcome) 18:00 - 19:00 Explore, Discover, Sample, Network 19:00 - MASS (Minute Announcement SlotS) 19:00 - 20:00 Explore, Discover, Sample, Network 20:00 - 20:30 Outro (Event Outro/Fade Out) Light Refreshments will be available throughout the evening. At creative soundLAB NOVEMBER 2025, 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! --- [*] Actual programme may differ from published programme.

This gripping melodrama follows two sisters whose lives diverge; Maria (Miroslava Stern) into privilege, Elena (Elda Peralta) into the city’s underworld, before colliding in a storm of passion, envy and betrayal. Here trailblazing director Matilde Landeta turns to the harsh realities of prostitution and power, crafting a daring critique of gender and class in Golden Age Mexican cinema. Screening as part of 'Stronger Than Love: ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama!', a programme that celebrates the lavish, emotionally charged world of 1930s–50s Mexican cinema with four restored classics that put women’s stories front and centre. From tempestuous romances to daring acts of defiance, these films showcase melodrama as a space where female desire, ambition, and artistry take the spotlight. Curated and presented by Invisible Women. With an introduction by Camilla Baier Stronger Than Love ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama! is delivered with the support of BFI FAN, awarding funds from The National Lottery.​ With special thanks to Viviana García Besné, Filmoteca UNAM and Film Noir UK.

CinemaAttic is proud to present two films by María Luisa Bemberg, presented at Glasgow Film Theatre and Edinburgh Filmhouse, in collaboration with Cinema Rediscovered and Cinema Mentiré. In Nobody’s Wife (Señora de nadie) Leonor is an upper-middle-class, committed housewife whose comfortable life falls apart when she learns of her husband’s infidelity. With more fear than conviction, she sets out on a voyage of self-discovery. It is an act born of integrity, a refusal to live a lie, but as her encounters with family and economic institutions reinforce her social non-existence, it becomes a gesture of active resistance. Made under the military regime, the story of Leonor’s move from a family home and a blind life centred on pleasing others to a desire to create a life outside “the system” was dangerously challenging to the symbolic order in place. Bemberg struggled for five years to get her script approved by censors, who saw her criticism extending from family to state, and Leonor as an emblem of rupture. This screening will have a short prerecorded introduction from Amina Farley Yael (Cinema Mentiré) 📅 25th November – 20.20 📍 Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow Accessibility This film will screen with descriptive subtitles, transcribing both dialogue and key sounds and other key audio information from the film This screening is wheelchair accessible

This electrifying rumbera classic stars Ninón Sevilla as Violeta, a cabaret dancer whose act of compassion entangles her in a violent gangster’s revenge. Swept between danger, sacrifice, and the lure of redemption, her story unfolds in a world where noir grit collides with musical splendour. A titilating showcase for Sevilla, it also highlights the artistry of editor Gloria Schoemann, a driving force of Mexico’s Golden Age cinema. Screening as part of 'Stronger Than Love: ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama!', a programme that celebrates the lavish, emotionally charged world of 1930s–50s Mexican cinema with four restored classics that put women’s stories front and centre. From tempestuous romances to daring acts of defiance, these films showcase melodrama as a space where female desire, ambition, and artistry take the spotlight. Curated and presented by Invisible Women. With an introduction by Camilla Baier Stronger Than Love ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama! is delivered with the support of BFI FAN, awarding funds from The National Lottery.​ With special thanks to Viviana García Besné, Filmoteca UNAM and Film Noir UK.