In Pictures: Edinburgh International Film Festival is back and everyone's invited

EIFF returns with some essential and eccentric films

By Jane Cunningham

Published 30th Jul 2021, 17:41 BST

The 74th edition of EIFF runs from 18 to 25 August online and in person for 2021Established in 1947, Edinburgh International Film Festival is renowned around the world for discovering and promoting the very best in international cinema - and for heralding and debating changes in global filmmaking.https://www.edfilmfest.org.uk

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) forms an unlikely yet
hilarious and touching friendship with New York singer Emma Payge

1. Here Today

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) forms an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship with New York singer Emma Payge Photo: Cara Howe

The Bright Side
A stand-up comedian with reasons to be cheerful.

2. The Bright Side

The Bright Side A stand-up comedian with reasons to be cheerful. Photo: EIFF

Lawrence MacEwen has farmed the Isle of Muck since the late 1960s

3. Prince Of Muck

Lawrence MacEwen has farmed the Isle of Muck since the late 1960s Photo: EIFF

Kamal played by British-Libyan Adam Ali is an Iraqi young man migrating into Europe on foot.

4. Europa

Kamal played by British-Libyan Adam Ali is an Iraqi young man migrating into Europe on foot. Photo: EIFF