Our first film of 2017 is the Icelandic film ‘Rams’. In a remote valley two estranged brothers are forced to come together – after 40 years of feuding – to save their cherished rams. “A darkly comedic drama, by turns hilarious and heartbreaking” The Guardian “Switching from dour humour to humanist drama without seeming contrived,…Continue readingRams
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A young Scottish man’s odyssey across 19th century in search of the woman he loves is guided by a mysterious outlaw towards a terrible reckoning. You can watch the trailer here. SLOW WEST (15) 2015, New Zealand, 1hr 24 mins. Friday 25th November at Hallhill Doors and Bar 7.30pm Film starts at 8.00pmContinue readingSlow West
From Chile, a story about water through which flows a stream of historical recollections, and poetic reflections rendered with breathtaking clarity. You can watch the trailer here. THE PEARL BUTTON (15) 2016, Chile, 1hr 22mins (Subtitles) Doors and Bar 7.30pm Film begins at 8.00pmContinue readingThe Pearl Button
1950s Brooklyn – an Irish immigrant falls in love but when her past catches up with her she is forced to choose between two countries, two lives. You can watch the trailer here. BROOKLYN (PG13) 2015, Ireland, 1hr 51mins. Friday 30th September at Hallhill. Doors & Bar 7.30 Film begins 8.00 Continue readingBrooklyn
Not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, now ruled by the religious fundamentalists, proud cattle herder Kidane lives peacefully in the dunes with his wife Satima, his daughter Toya, and Issan their twelve-year-old shepherd. In town, the people suffer, powerless, under the regime of terror imposed by the Jihadists determined to control their…Continue readingTimbuktu
On Sunday more than 80 people came along to Hallhill to walk the DAFTAs red carpet, watch the shortlisted films and vote for their favourites. We had some brilliant entries this year with surreal Lego stop motion animations, fashion advice for soft toys, a peek inside the mind of a sleeping dog, an eye opening film…Continue readingDAFTA Winners 2016
We are rolling out the red carpet for the 3rd annual DAFTAs this Sunday (19th June). We will be screening all the films entered into this year’s competition. The standard of entries has been very high this year so its going to be a really entertaining event. There will be an audience vote for the…Continue readingDAFTAs Award Ceremony 4pm Sunday 19th June
The DAFTAs deadline is midnight tonight. If you are having problems finishing your film or submitting your entry don’t worry just send us an email at: info@dunbarfilm.org.uk or justmailforgames@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can help.Continue readingDAFTA Short Film Competition Deadline is Tonight!
On Sunday more than 80 people came along to Hallhill to walk the DAFTAs red carpet, watch the shortlisted films and vote for their favourites. We had some brilliant entries this year with surreal Lego stop motion animations, fashion advice for soft toys, a peek inside the mind of a sleeping dog, an eye opening film…Continue readingDAFTA Winners 2016
In the week leading up to their 45th wedding anniversary a couple receive an unexpected letter which contains potentially life changing news. You can watch the trailer here 45 Years (15) 2015, UK, 1hr 35mins. Friday 27th May, Hallhill. Doors and bar 7.30 Film starts at 8.00Continue reading45 YEARS