The upcoming Glasgow Film Festival promises to be a cinematic extravaganza, with acclaimed actor Viggo Mortensen, renowned for his iconic roles in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Oscar-winning Green Book, set to take center stage at a special event. Scheduled for March 3rd, the event will feature an “in conversation” session where Mortensen will delve into his illustrious career, offering insights into his experiences in the film industry.
The highlight of the evening will be the UK premiere of Mortensen’s latest venture, The Dead Don’t Hurt, a Western set in the 1860s, where he not only stars but also directs. Known for his compelling performances, Mortensen’s career spans beyond his role as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings, earning him three Oscar nominations for Best Actor.
But Mortensen is not the only luminary gracing the festival. British director Ben Wheatley will engage in a question and answer session following a screening of his debut feature, Down Terrace, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The festival, running from February 28th to March 10th, boasts a total of 11 world premieres and an additional 69 films making their UK premiere.
As the festival commemorates its 20th anniversary, it proudly showcases its commitment to supporting Scottish talent. Among the offerings are a restoration of the 1976 documentary, Billy Connolly: Big Banana Feet, sourced from one of the only two remaining 16mm prints in existence. A documentary on the Edinburgh director Bill Douglas and Tummy Monster, the debut film from Glasgow director Ciaran Lyons, add further Scottish flair to the event.
Glasgow Film Festival CEO Allison Gardner expressed her pride in the festival’s history of championing Scottish talent and encouraged audiences to “take a chance” on emerging and unknown talent throughout the fortnight.
The festival lineup is nothing short of impressive, featuring Ewan McGregor and his real-life daughter Clara McGregor in the road movie Bleeding Love, X-Files star David Duchovny’s adaptation of his novel Bucky F*ing Dent, and a restoration of Danny Boyle’s Glasgow-shot Shallow Grave. A retrospective segment will take audiences through pivotal years in Glasgow’s cinema history, focusing on 1939, when the city’s Cosmo cinema opened; 1974, when the Cosmo transformed into the current Glasgow Film Theatre; and 2005, the year the festival made its debut. With such a diverse and captivating program, the Glasgow Film Festival promises an enriching experience for cinephiles and casual viewers alike.
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