Glasgow Film Festival The Edge of the World

Kicking off our unique, celebratory day of screenings, performance and discussion designed to promote a greater understanding of Shetland’s rich language, culture and complex identity is this fantastic film by the great Michael Powell. Very early in his career Michael Powell ventured to the island of Foula to film this beautifully poetic tale of families torn apart by the decision to evacuate an island that is no long sustainable as a fishing port. The raging elements and bitter divisions create a tragic drama that also serves to capture the reality of life on the edge of the world.

Screening as part of Nort Atlantik Drift: A Day of Shetland.

Great Scots Director: Michael Powell Cast: Niall MacGinnis, Belle Chrystall, John Laurie. UK 1938, 1h14m, U, thanks to BFI