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The National
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The National
'Immersive' Irvine Welsh documentary to premiere at Edinburgh festival
Reality is Not Enough, directed by Paul Sng, has been revealed as the closing film at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). The biographical film follows Welsh on a hallucinogenic trip, with the observational footage interwoven with archival film clips and readings of his popular novels by celebrities Liam Neeson, Stephen Graham, Maxine Peake, Ruth Negga and Nick Cave. Paul Ridd, CEO and festival director of EIFF, said: 'We were so impressed by this brilliantly immersive and fascinating documentary about iconic Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. READ MORE: Glasgow Film Theatre board members resign after Israeli boycott decision 'Director Paul Sng's refreshingly unusual and highly cinematic approach perfectly fits his subject, a man who has spent an entire career refusing to be pinned down, always surprising us with works of profound impact, rawness and grace. 'We could not think of a better way to round off our festival than with this terrific film.' Director Paul Sng added: 'I'm completely delighted that Reality is Not Enough has been chosen to close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. 'When I read Trainspotting as a teenager in London back in the nineties, I had no idea I would one day live in the city where the book is set, let alone make a film with its author, Irvine Welsh. READ MORE: Comedian faces private prosecution over social media posts 'Having our world premiere in our home city is a huge honour and we're looking forward immensely to sharing the film with the EIFF audience.' Reality is Not Enough was co-financed and produced by Edinburgh-based production company LS Films, with the support of Screen Scotland. The 78th edition of EIFF will take place in Edinburgh from August 14–20, 2025, and the full festival programme is set to be launched on July 2. Reality is Not Enough will be released in the UK later this year.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Irvine Welsh documentary to close Edinburgh International Film Festival
Organisers of the Edinburgh International Film Festival have announced a documentary about Irvine Welsh will be screened on the final night. The festival runs from August 14th to 20th, closing with the world premiere of Paul Sng's immersive documentary Reality Is Not Enough. Advertisement The documentary is said to be a thrilling and revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Welsh, following his huge success with several film adaptations and six million books sold worldwide, and his awareness of mortality. It sees Welsh, who stars in the film, take a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 #EIFF25 will close with the World Premiere of documentary 'Reality Is Not Enough.' Director Paul Sng follows one of the most controversial writers of our times, Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, as he explores the boundaries of consciousness. — Edinburgh International Film Festival (@edfilmfest) May 30, 2025 The autobiographical film combines intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from his novels narrated by screen stars Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Ruth Negga and Stephen Graham, and musician Nick Cave. Reality Is Not Enough was co-financed and produced by Edinburgh-based production company LS Films, with the support of Screen Scotland and with Sarah Drummond as executive producer. Advertisement Paul Ridd, chief executive and director of the film festival, said 'We were so impressed by this brilliantly immersive and fascinating documentary about iconic Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. 'Director Paul Sng's refreshingly unusual and highly cinematic approach perfectly fits his subject – a man who has spent an entire career refusing to be pinned down, always surprising us with works of profound impact, rawness and grace. 'We could not think of a better way to round off our festival than with this terrific film.' Irvine Welsh on the set of the film Trainspotting 2 in Edinburgh in 2016 (Andrew Milligan/PA) Sng said: 'I'm completely delighted that Reality Is Not Enough has been chosen to close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. Advertisement 'When I read Trainspotting as a teenager in London back in the 90s, I had no idea I would one day live in the city where the book is set, let alone make a film with its author Irvine Welsh. 'Having our world premiere in our home city is a huge honour and we're looking forward immensely to sharing the film with the EIFF audience.' Drummond said: 'I grew up in north Edinburgh during the era that shaped so much of Irvine's writing, so helping bring this intimate portrait of the man behind the books to the screen has been something truly special. 'Reality Is Not Enough is raw and unexpectedly tender, and it's been a privilege to make it here in the city that connects us both.' Advertisement
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Irvine Welsh documentary to close Edinburgh International Film Festival
Irvine Welsh documentary to close Edinburgh International Film Festival The festival runs from August 14 to 20 Irvine Welsh on the set of the film Trainspotting 2 in Edinburgh in 2016 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Organisers of the Edinburgh International Film Festival have announced a documentary about Irvine Welsh will be screened on the final night. The festival runs from August 14 to 20, closing with the world premiere of Paul Sng's immersive documentary Reality Is Not Enough. The documentary is said to be a thrilling and revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Welsh, following his huge success with several film adaptations and six million books sold worldwide, and his awareness of mortality. It sees Welsh, who stars in the film, take a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness. The autobiographical film combines intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from his novels narrated by screen stars Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Ruth Negga and Stephen Graham, and musician Nick Cave. Reality Is Not Enough was co-financed and produced by Edinburgh-based production company LS Films, with the support of Screen Scotland and with Sarah Drummond as executive producer. Paul Ridd, chief executive and director of the film festival, said: "We were so impressed by this brilliantly immersive and fascinating documentary about iconic Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. "Director Paul Sng's refreshingly unusual and highly cinematic approach perfectly fits his subject – a man who has spent an entire career refusing to be pinned down, always surprising us with works of profound impact, rawness and grace. "We could not think of a better way to round off our festival than with this terrific film." Sng said: "I'm completely delighted that Reality Is Not Enough has been chosen to close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. "When I read Trainspotting as a teenager in London back in the 90s, I had no idea I would one day live in the city where the book is set, let alone make a film with its author Irvine Welsh. "Having our world premiere in our home city is a huge honour and we're looking forward immensely to sharing the film with the EIFF audience." Drummond said: "I grew up in north Edinburgh during the era that shaped so much of Irvine's writing, so helping bring this intimate portrait of the man behind the books to the screen has been something truly special. Article continues below "Reality Is Not Enough is raw and unexpectedly tender, and it's been a privilege to make it here in the city that connects us both."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
【主播隨筆】Get your rocks off honey｜日職
黃奕傑 本季在日職歐力士主場比賽的八局過後，晶瓷巨蛋內便會響起強烈的搖滾旋律，與其七局伸展時播放隊歌收尾的吉他 distortion 相呼應，這首歌是原始吶喊 Primal Scream 於1994年所發行的'Rocks'。 歌曲分享: Primal Scream 是一支來自蘇格蘭的搖滾樂團，最初於 1982 年在格拉斯哥成立。他們在 1980 年代中期是獨立流行（indie pop）音樂場景的重要一員，但後來逐漸拋棄清亮的吉他聲響，轉而受到迷幻與車庫搖滾風格的影響。 1991 年，他們推出了融合電子舞曲元素的專輯《Screamadelica》，成功打入主流市場，這張專輯也成為他們最具代表性的作品之一；倘若你沒聽過這張專輯，可能也看過以此專輯封面打印的T恤。(Nirvana同表感概) 1994 年 3 月，〈Rocks〉正式發行。這首歌成為他們當時在英國排行榜上成績最好的單曲，最高名次達到第七名。 這是一首充滿力量、節奏強烈的搖滾樂頌歌，歌詞粗獷直接，主要圍繞著享樂主義、放縱與反叛的主題。沙啞的嗓音、藍調的吉他節奏、簡單直接的歌詞，這些都讓人聯想到 60、70 年代的搖滾場景。這首歌既是在致敬老派搖滾，也是在重現那種原始能量。 專輯《Give Out But Don't Give Up》於同年度發行，但由於1994年的英倫音樂大放異彩，出現了像是布勒'Parklife'，綠洲'Definitely Maybe'，Prodigy 'Music for the Jilted Generation '等經典作品，原始吶喊並沒有靠這張專輯聲名大噪。 延伸聆聽: 同為蘇格蘭藝能圈人，Primal Scream也在由Irvine Welsh的小說所改拍的電影猜火車中，貢獻一首長達八分鐘的電影配樂： 但可能大家還是比較記得Lust for Life, Born Slippy, Perfect Day等勁歌金曲吧^^
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Irvine Welsh documentary to close Edinburgh International Film Festival
Organisers of the Edinburgh International Film Festival have announced a documentary about Irvine Welsh will be screened on the final night. The festival runs from August 14 to 20, closing with the world premiere of Paul Sng's immersive documentary Reality Is Not Enough. The documentary is said to be a thrilling and revealing exploration of Trainspotting author Welsh, following his huge success with several film adaptations and six million books sold worldwide, and his awareness of mortality. It sees Welsh, who stars in the film, take a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness. The autobiographical film combines intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from his novels narrated by screen stars Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Ruth Negga and Stephen Graham, and musician Nick Cave. Reality Is Not Enough was co-financed and produced by Edinburgh-based production company LS Films, with the support of Screen Scotland and with Sarah Drummond as executive producer. Paul Ridd, chief executive and director of the film festival, said 'We were so impressed by this brilliantly immersive and fascinating documentary about iconic Scottish writer Irvine Welsh. 'Director Paul Sng's refreshingly unusual and highly cinematic approach perfectly fits his subject – a man who has spent an entire career refusing to be pinned down, always surprising us with works of profound impact, rawness and grace. 'We could not think of a better way to round off our festival than with this terrific film.' Sng said: 'I'm completely delighted that Reality Is Not Enough has been chosen to close this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival. 'When I read Trainspotting as a teenager in London back in the 90s, I had no idea I would one day live in the city where the book is set, let alone make a film with its author Irvine Welsh. 'Having our world premiere in our home city is a huge honour and we're looking forward immensely to sharing the film with the EIFF audience.' Drummond said: 'I grew up in north Edinburgh during the era that shaped so much of Irvine's writing, so helping bring this intimate portrait of the man behind the books to the screen has been something truly special. 'Reality Is Not Enough is raw and unexpectedly tender, and it's been a privilege to make it here in the city that connects us both.'
