Sophie Kindreich, Author at SNACK: Music, film, arts and culture magazine for Scotland

Sophie Kindreich

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Edinburgh International Film Festival: Our Guide to International Cinema and Homegrown Talent

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has become one of our favourite ways to experience ...

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What to see at Glasgow Short Film Festival 2026

It’s mid-March which means it’s time for Glasgow Short Film Festival, Scotland’s biggest celebration ...

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Effi o Blaenau – painting a bleakly vivid picture of the impact of austerity, Effi o Blaenau should be a star-making turn for Gwenllian (film review)

Minority language cinema is well-represented in Scotland’s exhibition sector. CinemaAttic’s year-round programming makes regular ...

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What to see at Glasgow Film Festival 2026 (SNACK Picks)

Glasgow Film Festival is back in all its glory, kicking off on Wednesday 25th ...

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Blue Film: Subversive and riveting film about sex and shame yet to find distributor (director, Elliot Tuttle, laments dilution of queer stories)

Content warning: film’s themes include paedophilia Elliot Tuttle’s Blue Film had its world premiere ...

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Deaf: moving family drama bolstered by Garlo’s powerful lead performance and the warmth and tactility of the filmmaking (Film review)

Eva Libertad’s debut feature Deaf, developed from her 2021 short of the same name, ...

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Christy: Cork Film shows Heart and Humour Along With Its Piercing Specificity And A Refusal to Sugarcoat

Brendan Canty’s debut feature Christy begins with the title character being kicked out of ...

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Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025: Must See Films

The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for its 78th edition in August, with the ...

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