EIFF 2022: 10 of the best FREE films screening at Film Fest In The City this month
Film Fest In The City returns to the Capital this month with some all-time classic screenings completely free of charge. Here’s our pick of the best movies.
Edinburgh International Film Festival is back, and with it comes the ever popular Film Fest in the City.
Returning to its iconic location of St Andrew’s Square, the event will see a list of timeless classic, family favourites and blockbuster screened completely free of charge over the weekend of August 12.
In a change from last year’s popular screenings, Film Fest in the City have announced screenings will be free un-ticketed entry this year, with all screenings on a first come, first served basis.
And it is sure to be a weekend that is not to be missed, with a planned screening from legendary director Stanley Kubrick, a whole load of much-loved Disney hits and some of the last year’s biggest blockbuster.
So if you’re feeling like a family day out in the Capital, or even a romantic night with your partner, why not take in some of these 10 great films, without needing to spend a penny on tickets?
Starring Ryan Reynolds as affable bank clerk Guy, he discovers he's actually a background player in an open-world video game that he can control himself. Released recently in 2021. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek who embarked on a journey with a donkey to rescue Princess Fiona. Classic Disney Pixar family fun. Photo: HOANG DINH NAM
Join Film Fest in the City for a special live musical performance by multi-instrumentalist David Allison that accompanies the impressive 1922 classic film, Rob Roy. Photo: HippFest
The multi-award winning animated film from French director Sylvain Chomet follows an Illusionist who is struggling to find work in France, before travelling to London and Scotland and finds life changing friend Alice. Photo: BERTRAND GUAY