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date
time
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Kinoteka, 1
2026-05-10
18:00
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2026-05-11
20:30
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2026-05-13
13:30
Luna, A
2026-05-16
14:15
Iluzjon, Stolica
2026-05-17
14:15
The film presents “Trainspotting” author Irvine Welsh as a sharp, uncompromising artist who loves music and sports.

The film presents the author of “Trainspotting” as a sharp, uncompromising artist with a deep passion for music and sports. We encounter a writer fully aware of his mortality, accepting the end of his hedonistic days, yet still devoted to creativity and exploring new paths. It traces Irvine Welsh’s life from his childhood in Leith through fame and travels, including hallucinogenic adventures in Canada. He enjoys himself both in Los Angeles and at international literary festivals. Welsh rarely speaks about the craft of writing, nor does he boast like many lesser talents; instead, the film highlights his enthusiasm for music and sport, which he regards as equally important as literature. In this intimate portrait, we meet a celebrated writer at a crossroads – playful, sharp, and uncompromising as in his youth – fully aware of the passage of time, accepting that his hedonistic days are ending, yet still committed to discovering new creative avenues.

duration:
90 min
country / year of production:
UK / 2025
director:
Paul Sng
cinematography:
Robbie Jones
production:
Paul Sng / LS Productions
selected festivals and awards:
2025 – Edinburgh IFF
tags:
biopic literature

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