(15) 93min
Thet Sambath and Rob Lemkin’s horrifying but remarkably redemptive documentary revisits the architects of the Khymer Rouge’s 1970s genocide of the Cambodian people and somehow gets them to open up about the bloodbath and madness of those years. Powerful, important and totally unforgettable.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Tue 18 & Wed 19 Jan.
Sambath and Lemkin's horrifying but remarkably redemptive documentary revisits the architects of the Khmer Rouge's 1970s genocide of the Cambodian people and somehow gets them to open up about the bloodbath and madness of those years. Powerful, important and totally unforgettable.
The Reason I Jump
(14 Jun 2021)
Extremely insightful documentary exploring the experiences of non-speaking autistic people
The Dissident
(29 Mar 2021)
Engrossing examination of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, from director Bryan Fogel
Tina (22 Mar 2021)
Rousing documentary detailing the tumultuous life and incredible success of singer Tina Turner
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (15 Mar 2021)
Insightful and entertaining look at the scandal which saw wealthy US parents buying college places for their kids
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (1 Mar 2021)
Poly Styrene's daughter Celeste Bell is behind this illuminating and painfully personal film about her mum
Pelé
(22 Feb 2021)
Absorbing yet overly deferential documentary about the titular sporting icon
Can't Get You Out Of My Head: An Emotional History Of The Modern World (11 Feb 2021)
Bewildering and mesmerising sextet of films about politics and power which raise more questions than provide answers
A Glitch in the Matrix (2 Feb 2021)
Intriguing but not particularly persuasive documentary which looks at simulation theory
Family films in cinemas this week include
Ron's Gone Wrong
and Encanto
Christmas films for all the family showing near you this week
