The Leith Kino Film Collective has announced a new weekly film night, with an eclectic line-up curated by the collective. A member of the collective will introduce each screening, which will take place on Sundays at Leith Depot, starting on Sunday 7 September. 

The first film to be shown at the new community-led screening is 1969 Japanese experimental classic Funeral Parade Of Roses. Written and directed by Toshio Matsumoto and loosely adapted from Oedipus Rex, it’s set in the underground gay culture of 1960s Tokyo. Widely considered to be one of the best films of the Japanese New Wave and a landmark in queer cinema, Funeral Parade Of Roses explores main character Eddie’s relationships with her parents, youth, identity and subculture.

The second film in September will be the 2007 American musical comedy film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Kasdan and co-producer Judd Apatow, it stars John C. Reilly as the fictional rock and roll star Dewey Cox. A parody of the biopic genre, it’s become a cult classic.

The final film scheduled by Leith Kino Film Collective for September is the 1986 comedy mystery film Ping Pong. Directed by Po-Chih Leong, it was the first film to be filmed in London’s Chinatown. It tells the story of a young lawyer who struggles to execute a complex will, as she gets tangled up in the family and its relationships. Ping Pong stars David Yip, Robert Lee and Lucy Sheen in her debut.

Leith Kino is supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery. Tickets are £5 to increase inclusivity and visibility of the films shown, and to allow locals to support their local cinema. Free tickets are also available for visitors who would not otherwise be able to attend. Crucially, there will also be free popcorn.

This is an exciting time for film and cinema in Edinburgh, with the reopening of the Filmhouse in June this year after three years of fundraising and campaigning. The Filmhouse hosted events as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival, and continues to welcome visitors to enjoy a wide range of films, from new releases to old favourites.

Leith Kino, Leith Depot, Sunday 7 September, 7.30pm