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Atmosphere | Arrival

Human

Sunday 6th April 2025, 6:30 for 7pm. £16
Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh EH1 2QA

When gigantic, sculptural spaceships of unknown origin arrive at twelve locations around the globe, a crack team of scientists and experts are quickly enlisted by the world's military to help them understand... why are they here? Linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) travels with one team to Montana to discover what lies within what hovers above.

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Atmosphere | Silent Running

Silent Running | Edinburgh Science

Sunday 13th April 2025, 6:30 for 7pm. £20/£18
Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS

It's the 21st Century, and in the far reaches of outer space eight space freighters are nearing Saturn. Back on Earth, all forests have become extinct from careless environmental exploitation. The precious cargo aboard this freighter fleet are closed ecological systems, successfully preserving the flora and fauna of the forests in giant geodesic domes.

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Atmosphere | Ponyo

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Atmosphere is our most popular research and event programme. First premiered at the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival, it re-imagines the concept of Atmospheric movie theaters from the 1920s and 30s.

Each expanded screening uses a team of guest artists and creatives to work with technology old and new, multi-sensory interactives and live elements too. Expect some smoke and mirrors, before the bells and whistles.

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Atmosphere | Maurice

Maurice (1987)

Friday 27th June 2025, 7 for 7:30pm. £15
Lauriston Castle, 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD

Based on E.M. Forster's posthumously published novel, the film tells the story of Maurice Hall (James Wilby), and his complex relationships with two men: upper-class Clive Durham (Hugh Grant), and working-class Alec Sudder (Rupert Graves). The story explores themes of love, identity, and the societal norms of Edwardian England.

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Atmosphere | Clue

Clue

Friday 31st October 2025, 7 for 7:30pm. £15
Lauriston Castle, 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD

Mr Boddy has been found dead somewhere in the castle on Hallowe'en. You and your team must further investigate. If you can uncover who did it, where and how you'll win a prize. Come join us for a game of live Cluedo before a special screening of the cult classic film adaptation 'Clue'.

Six strangers are invited to a secluded New England mansion in 1954, but why? A priceless ensemble cast includes the indomitable Tim Curry as Wadsworth, the butler who keeps everyone on their toes in this black comedy of foul play. Ticket price includes a complimentary cocktail.

Atmosphere | The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Saturday 9th December 2023, 7.30pm. FULLY BOOKED
Lauriston Castle, 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD

This finest retelling of Charles Dickens’ novella, has become a Christmas classic. Michael Caine’s lead performance as the lovable old skinflint, is ably supported by all your furry favourite Muppet characters. The Great Gonzo in particular stands out for his narration of the story as Dickens himself.

Caine said "I'm going to play this movie like I'm working with the Royal Shakespeare Company" and it shows superbly. The rousing score was composed by Miles Goodman with songs by Paul Williams. Toast the season with a glass of mulled wine and revel in the Dickensian dress code option.

Atmosphere | Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

Sunday 26th November 2023. FULLY BOOKED
Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose St, Glasgow G3 6RB.


As part of the BFI's Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger season, we present a touring expanded screening of the aclaimed 'Black Narcissus', the 1947 British psychological drama film written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu and David Farrar.

Based on Rumer Godden's 1939 novel of the same name, the film is set in an old Indian palace situated high in the Himalayas where a small convent of Anglican sisters are trying to establish a school and hospital. Our multi-sensory presentation will augment the unfolding narrative and the Academy Award winning cinematography of Jack Cardiff.

Atmosphere | Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Saturday 10th June 2023, 7:30 for 8pm. £15 RSVP
Lauriston Castle, 2 Cramond Rd S, Edinburgh EH4 6AD

We're delighted to be back at Lauriston Castle after our sell-out run of Atmosphere events from 'Carry on Screaming' to 'Gosford Park'. The writer of the latter, Julian Fellows returns with his award-winning creation, the continuing historical drama of the aristocratic Crawley family and staff.

It’s 1928, and with family away in France, a film production company uses their home as the location for a silent film ‘The Gambler’, right at the dawn of the talkies. Come dressed for your close up, Hollywood or Riviera, as there's champagne to win. Ticket includes a complimentary glass.

Atmosphere | Ponyo

Ponyo

Sunday 16th April 2023, 5:30pm and 8pm. £12|£10 RSVP
FloWave, Max Born Crescent, King's Buildings EH9 3BF

A young boy finds a fish trapped in a glass jar on the beach. He frees her, and names her Ponyo, but she’s no ordinary fish. The daughter of a wizard and sea goddess, she wants to be human. But in using her father’s magic to achieve her aims, a dangerous imbalance is unleashed in the ocean. The children must save the world, and fulfil her dreams.

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Atmosphere | Blade Runner

Blade Runner (1982)

7:30 for 8pm, Friday 8th November 2019. RSVP
V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee DD1 4EZ

Ridley Scott's seminal 1982 science-fiction fantasy dystopia of replicant robots gone rogue in Los Angeles is set in November 2019, the same month that both the 'Hello, Robot. Design between Human and Machine' exhibition at V&A Dundee and the NEoN Digital Arts Festival open.

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Join us for the first time inside V&A Dundee's Locke Hall as it's transformed into the Tyrell Corporation for one night only to host our expanded screening of this iconic film. Come dressed as your favourite character for some neo-noir cinematic fun, with prizes to be won. Over 15s only.