A fantastic initiative that fosters cultural exchange between Scotland and the Levant (why not?), with films, poetry and music from the land of tartan and bagpipes showing here, and Syrian and Lebanese offerings traveling North later in the month. The events all stand alone, but also offer a great insight into creative Scottish minds, sure to surprise and delight. All screenings are held at the Metropolis Empire Sofil, unless listed otherwise.

Mon 9
Rivers and tides Dir. Thomas Riedelsheimer. 2001. 142mins. Germany/UK. English with Arabic subtitles.

Peter in Radioland Dir. Johanna Wagner. 2008. 10mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

I.D. Dir. Sam Firth. 2009. 1min. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Tue 10
Gregory’s Girl Dir. Bill Forsyth. 1981. 91mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Old enough to know better Dir. Edinburgh Youth. 2003. 10mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Wed 11
The Edge of Dreaming Dir. Amy Hardie. 2010. 73mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles (followed by a Q&A with the Director).

Ma Bar Dirs. Adrian McDowall & Finlay Pretsell. 2008. 11mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Thur 12
The storytelling of cinema workshop with Amy Hardie. Limited places, to reserve email workshops@reelfestivals.org with ‘Lebanon’ in the title. IESAV, St Joseph University (01 421530) Faculty of Humanities, Damascus Rd, Achrafieh. Free. 12mid

Hallam Foe Dir. David MacKenzie. 2007. 95mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Caring for Callum Dir. Lou McLoughlan. 2010. 24mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles. 8pm

Fri 13
The Wicker Man Dir. Robin Hardy. 1973. 88mins. UK. English with Arabic subtitles.

And So Goodbye Dir. Jim Hickey. 2004. 24mins. Scotland. English with Arabic subtitles.

Sat 14
Seachd - The Inaccessible Pinnacle Dir Simon Miller. 2007. 90mins. Scotland. Gaelic with Arabic subtitles.