Scotland Film Event Highlights – June 2013

The Grosvenor in Glasgow is hosting a twenty-four hour Potterathon – that's all eight Harry Potter films, from The Philosopher's Stone to The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 – on 15 Jun. Get dressed up, bring a flask of butterbeer, and settle down for a long day (and night) of magical movies – though you can always snooze through your least favourite. As a bonus, proceeds from the event go to charity, so you can enjoy the films and help a worthy cause at the same time.

On 2 Jun, the GFT in Glasgow is screening Quadrophenia, just before The Who return to Glasgow as part of their upcoming tour. Starring Leslie Ash and Phil Daniels, Sting also pops up as Ace Face, the charismatic Mod leader whose anti-establishment rebellion is a source of inspiration for disillusioned protagonist Jimmy. Inspired by the violent rivalry between the Mods and the Rockers, which culminated in beach brawls in Brighton (and other seaside towns) in 1964, this is a nihilistic snapshot of youth culture in Britain during a time of upheaval.

Beginning on 3 Jun, the Cameo is showcasing twelve MGM classics, each Monday for three months. The Apartment kick starts the season, followed by classic road movie Thelma and Louise (10 June), Midnight Cowboy (17 Jun), and The Pink Panther (24 Jun). Including comedies, westerns, musicals and thrillers, the twelve films selected offer a hint at the prolific and varied output of one of the most prominent and influential Hollywood studios. Visit the Cameo's website for further details.

The DCA in Dundee is showing The Illusionist on 1 Jun, a delicate feature animation by Sylvain Chomet (Belleville Rendez-vous) based on an unfinished script by Jacques Tati. Nominated for an Oscar, this charming film about an elderly French magician forging an unusual friendship with a young Scottish girl is almost devoid of dialogue, while the beautiful, distinctive animation perfectly captures Edinburgh in the 1950s.

From 1-6 Jun the UK Green Film Festival, a non-profit festival that aims to engage audiences and filmmakers with environmental themes in a non-judgemental manner. At the GFT, Gus Van Sant's latest film Promised Land is screening (1 Jun), as well as Valley of Saints (2 Jun) and documentary Trashed (4 Jun). On 6 Jun, a free (ticketed) screening of More than Honey is showing at Film City Glasgow, with a special Q&A session following. Visit www.glasgowfilm.org for more details.