Lynne Ramsay in Glasgow: Here's how to see the BAFTA winning Scottish director at the Glasgow Film Festival
The celebration of cinema will be starting this week.
The Glasgow Film Festival is set to run from Wednesday, February 25-Sunday, March 8, with a host of special events, premieres and stars walking the red carpet.
The 22nd edition of Scotland’s largest film festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, with 16 World, European, and International premieres, 68 UK premieres and 18 Scottish premieres.
Highlights include the UK premieres of Couture starring Angelina Jolie, Erupcja led by Charli XCX, Josh O'Connor drama Rebuilding and Jude Law playing Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin. Scottish films include the World premiere of Sailm nan Daoine (Psalms of the People), Jack Archer’s documentary on Scotland’s tradition of Gaelic psalm singing, and dark comedy The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford, starring Peter Mullan.
It will all kick off tomorrow (Wednesday) with the Opening Gala featuring the UK premiere of Welcome to Kenmure Street, a documentary about a Glasgow community's resistance to a Home Office immigration raid which won a Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
And it will close with homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy introducing his directorial debut California Schemin’, about two Dundonians who successfully pretended to be an established Calfornian rap duo.
McAvoy is one of a number of stars confirmed for the festival and there has now been a late addition to the programme - award-winning Glaswegian director Lynne Ramsay.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Lynne Ramsay appearing at the Glasgow Film Festival?
Lynne Ramsay will be taking part in an hour-long Q&A at 12.15pm on Friday, March 6, at the Adelaide Place Place Auditorium - which is in the city centre just a few minute’s walk from the Glasgow Film Theatre.
Why is Lynne Ramsay appearing at the Glasgow Film Festival?
The director is in town to accept the Glasgow Film Festival’s Cinema City Honorary Award - presented to mark her outstanding contribution to cinema. Previous winners have been three-time Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen and James McAvoy.
What will be happening at the event?
The event will comprise an hour-long Q&A with BAFTA-nominated Glasgow filmmaker Adura Onashile, after which Ramsay will be presented with the award.
What films has Lynne Ramsay directed?
Lynne Ramsay will be talking about her career which has seen her direct the following critically-acclaimed films:
- Ratcatcher (1999)
- Morvern Callar (2002)
- We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
- You Were Never Really Here (2017)
- Die My Love (2025)
How can I get a ticket to see Lynne Ramsay at the Glasgow Film Festival?
Tickets are available to buy here.
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