Restored version of Belladonna of Sadness screens at Edinburgh International Film Festival

4K restoration gets UK premiere on June 24th

Written by A. H. on 26 May 2016

The psychedlic and controversial 1973 film Belladonna of Sadness is finding its way onto iTunes in a glorious new 4K restorared form on 12th July, but if you want to see this infamous Mushi Production movie before then youll be pleased to hear that it's getting a UK premiere in theatrical form as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

The film will be screened in association with Scotland Loves Anime at the Edinburgh Filmhouse - the movie screens on Friday 24th June at 11:30PM, and you can buy tickets for the screening on the official web site.

There are also a number of Japanese live-action films that make up the film festival's schedule - here are the highlights:

Thursday, 16th June
18:05 - The Actor
20:40 - Ken and Kazu

Friday, 17th June
20:45 - Ken and Kazu

Saturday, 18th June
18:00 - The Actor

Sunday, 19th June
23:40 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Monday, 20th June
18:00 - The Virgin Psychics
21:00 - Golgo 13

Wednesday, 22nd June
18:00 - Lowlife Love

Thursday, 23rd June
20:40 - Lowlife Love

Friday, 24th June
23:30 - Belladonna of Sadness

Saturday, 25th June
12:30 - Dersu Uzala
23:10 - The Virgin Psychics

You can find everything you need to know at the Edinburgh International Film Festival web site.