Cinema Retro's Matthew Field is covering the action at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Here is his first report:
Big Tam, as Sir Sean was nicknamed in childhood, arrives and greets fans (Photo copyright Matthew Field. All rights reserved)
The 64th Edinburgh
International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday night and CINEMA RETRO were
there on the red carpet. The film chosen for the opening gala was Sylvain
Chomet’s The Illusionist - an animated feature by Academy Award® nominated
filmmaker Sylvain Chomet - which was made and set predominantly in the Scottish
capital.
(Photo copyright Matthew Field. All rights reserved)
Arrivals at the Edinburgh Festival
Theatre, a venue used for the first time by EIFF, were greeted by the
eight-piece Horndog Brass Band which entertained the huge crowds that lined
Nicolson Street. The biggest star of the night was none other than Sir Sean
Connery - one of the festival’s patrons. He entertained the crowds and
happily signed autographs for fans. He later entertained the paps with a dance
outside the after party in Bristo Square!
Click here for video of Connery dancing with the band.