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Jan 11, 2024 · When we asked our Scotsman followers, ‘what’s the best Scottish film of all time’ answers poured in. A common answer was the 2008 movie ‘The Stone of Destiny’ – no doubt motivated by...
- Whisky Galore (1949) With a screenplay co-written by Scottish National Party founder Compton MacKenzie, “Whisky Galore” has as Scottish a wit to it as could ever be.
- The 39 Steps (1935) Although not a Scottish film in the traditional sense (it opens and closes in London, centring on the ostensibly English Richard Hannay), “39 Steps” proved highly influential in showing how Scotland should look on celluloid.
- Sweet Sixteen (2002) Ken Loach has an affinity with the everyman.
- Under The Skin (2013) As well as being one of two horror movies to make this list, “Skin” is certainly the most cerebral film, a stylistic piece that relishes on its use of visuals, particularly in its spotlight of Scarlett Johannson as the ethereal being, who´s seductive skills makes her an ideal pursuant.
Counting down from ten, discover some of the best Scottish movies that have ever been made. It was hard to choose – there are so many more amazing Scottish films than we could fit on this list. Here are our top picks!
Brigadoon. 1954 1h 48m Approved. 6.8 (9.5K) Rate. 49 Metascore. Two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland become lost. They encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon, in which people harbor a mysterious secret, and behave as if they were still living two hundred years in the past.
Jan 20, 2023 · A list of 25 films compiled on Letterboxd, including I Know Where I'm Going! (1945), Whisky Galore! (1949), My Childhood (1972), The Wicker Man (1973) and My Ain Folk (1973).
Few countries can match Scotland when it comes to dramatic scenery and our glens and lochs have featured in some of the most successful movies in cinema history. But we're not only used to providing the backdrop; over the years Scotland has produced more than its fair share of acting and directing talent.
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The Best Scottish Films. For a country of only 5 million people, Scotland has a great film back catalogue, from historical epics, crime dramas, dark comedies, to simple tales of life in Scotland.
