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Edinburgh International Film Festival
18 - 29 June 2008
For the first time in over 60 years, the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival will be held in June (18th-29th June 2008) in a bid to raise the profile of the event and the films being showcased.
This is one film festival where the films are the stars, so expect some real cinematic treats from every corner of the globe. In previous years, Edinburgh film festival goers have been able to get an insight into the production process with talks by directors, enjoy advance screenings of rough cuts of new films and indulge in some serious star spotting at glamorous galas and premieres.
2007 saw some of the world's most famous directors, including Gus Van Sant and Michael Winterbottom bringing movies to the Festival. Quentin Tarantino's 'Death Proof' was in the line-up, as well as 'A Mighty Heart', starring Angelina Jolie as Mariane Pearl, the wife of slain journalist Daniel Pearl. Another festival highlight was David Mackenzie's 'Hallam Foe', starring Billy Elliot actor Jamie Bell.
Two of Hollywood's hottest film stars, Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, are set to launch the 2008 Festival, at the opening night premiere of 'The Edge of Love', a film based on the life of free-spirited Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Full programme announced on 7 May 2008, with box office going live on 9 May.
Visit the Edinburgh International Film Festival website.
