The London International Animation Festival presents Amazing Animated Shorts for Kids screening at Discovery Family Film Club.Like childhood, animation…
Dundead Film Festival 2025
Children aged 8+ will enjoy discussing this story about friendship, bullying and celebrating differences.
A boy searches for his best friend, an alpaca, in this drama set in Peru, for viewers aged 7+.
A monster-packed, humour-filled film for Halloween, perfect for those aged 8+.
Fun for little film fans! Children aged 3+ will love this collection of short animated films.
This vibrant animation is an invigorating blend of slapstick comedy, musical, and family drama, for ages 7+
Eleven-year-old Tony was born with a unique ability – he glows! This Czech animation will charm film fans ages 7+.
For children aged 7+, an enchanting French-language film about a brave young girl and a new friend.
Bring your class to enjoy this collection of colourful short films for children aged 8+.
For ages 10+, a documentary telling the story of Amal, the 12-foot-tall puppet who travelled across Europe in 2021.
This feelgood story follows two girls navigating friendship, the Deaf community, and the hearing world. For ages 10+.
Viewers aged 12+ will be inspired by this documentary about teen activists in Finland.
A girl who leaves her home in Argentina to study in Germany in this powerful Spanish-language drama, suitable for ages 12+
A teenage girl seeks justice after being harassed by her brother's best friend in this gritty French drama, suitable for ages 15+.
In a large forest clearing, Beaver, a short furry animal with a big ego, inaugurates his masterpiece: a giant dam. With the help of two Rats, he blocks…
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack.…
This year we will once again offer a day of behind-the-scenes access in the film industry and are planning a day of film-related activity for students…
Drop in and Play is back for May 2025! Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with…
18-year-old Totone spends most of his time drinking beer and partying in the Jura region of France with his group of friends until reality catches up…
Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother,…
After tragedy strikes in the delivery room at a hospital in Eastern Georgia, the methods and morals of a skilled obstetrician come under scrutiny amid…
See all three films from the UK Green Film Festival programme for the special price of £24 when booked at the same time. Simply add all three films to…
Please note: This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.The film will be followed by an…
Sat 21 & Sun 22 June
This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.A hysterical, historical tour-de-force from…
Oh hi, Mark!Join us for an evening with Mark himself, Greg Sestero – star of The Room and the New York Times best-selling author of the memoir The Disaster…
Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences…
A romantic tale from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino.Born in the Bay of Naples in 1950, Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta) searches for…
From Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, One to One: John & Yoko is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich…
Described as 'the Citizen Kane of British pop movies' by critic Mark Kermode, Slade in Flame both confounded and delighted audiences when it was released…
Tickets for Lilo & Stitch will be available to book from Tue 6 May.A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, Lilo & Stitch…
Tickets for The Phoenician Scheme will be available to book from Mon 12 May.The highly anticipated new film from Wes Anderson is 'the story of a family……
Curated by Hettie Judah with Hayward Gallery Touring This major group exhibition, curated by Hettie Judah with Hayward Gallery Touring, brings together…
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s…
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy. Russian mezzo-soprano…
A light-hearted ensemble comedy about friendship, community, love and capitalism, Natja Brunckhorst’s Two to One is set in the long, hot East German summer…
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor who travels the world. When he learns he was adopted, he discovers the existence of a younger brother,…
Steve Coogan stars in this warm, witty comedy drama from The Full Monty and Military Wives director Peter Cattaneo, based on the bestselling memoir by…
Thunderbolts* assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding…
This standout first feature is the gripping story of Julie, a star player at an elite tennis academy in Belgium whose coach is suspended after allegations…
In the psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the…
Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, thanks to her oppressive politician father (Bill…
Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder,…
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex in this new romantic comedy from director…
Women's Work is a new documentary directed by Nicola Black, about internationally acclaimed artist Caroline Walker, who explores the diverse social, economic…
Dundee's dedicated horror film festival
Dundee's horror and cult film festival returns for its thirteenth edition
Sat 25 October – Sun 2 November 2025
We take a look back at the last two decades.
We've made some additions to the line-up
Ease yourself in with a Half Pass or brave it all with a Full Pass
Get excited for the 21st edition of Discovery Film Festival from Sat 19 October to Sun 3 November! We're thrilled to announce that this year's Schools…
We talked to our cinema team about what makes seeing a film on film so special
Book handpicked short films to show in your venue
Sat 19 October – Sun 3 November
Bring your class to Discovery Film Festival
Free resources to download and print
Explore film characters and create your own film set
Find out what's on for families during May and download our Family Activity Calendar
Age 15–19 and interested in film? Apply to join our exciting summer programme!
Festival of Architecture
Enjoy our season of Surrealist films by Luis Buñuel, David Lynch, Alfred Hitchcock and many more
Join us for a mini-season celebrating the magic of celluloid film
DCA Cinema team share their top film picks from 25 years ago
Q&A with Dundead 2025 illustrator Katriona Gillon
We've partnered with local brewery Holy Goat for a limited-edition beer.
See what's on including Thunderbolts*, Four Mothers and Holy Cow.
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We’re thrilled to let you know that DCA has been shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, the world’s largest museum prize. The news has just…
The Top of Each Ripple
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At the shore, everything touches
Last updated Thu 21 September 2023We at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) are committed to maintaining your privacy and looking after the personal information…
Bringing you new releases, vintage favourites and indie gems from around the world
A DCA voucher is the perfect gift for the film fan, artist or creative in your life. Alternatively, a DCA Gift Membership provides discounts, offers and…
USO de HONTOU
sub-fusc love-feast
We asked the DCA Cinema team about the most intriguing films to watch out for this year…
A memorial exhibition
The Weather Makers
George Barber and Jaygo Bloom
Co-curated by Timorous Beasties
Tickets for screenings, courses and workshopsTickets cannot be refunded after purchase except in the case of a cancelled screening. In the event that…
'The Sea, with a Ship; afterwards an Island'
More information about our approach to captioned screenings.
Hole
Chantal Akerman, Lili Dujourie and Francesca Woodman
Get excited for Mickey 17 at DCA!
Welcoming pupils and teachers to see, think, make and do
We catch up with placement student Matilda Mitchell, who has undertaken a new project to digitise DCA's exhibition archives.
See what the team get up to
Exhibiting artist Zineb Sedira returns to DCA
Captioned, audio described and relaxed screenings
Enjoy great films in a more relaxed cinema environment
See the world's greatest art from the comfort of your cinema seat
symphony for a fraying body
Can't You See the Sea Changing?
Mobile Homestead
Spring / Summer 2015
Play the Story
Martin Boyce, Willie Doherty, Kendell Geers, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Johan Grimonprez, Guillermo Kuitca, Maria Lindberg, Tracey Moffatt, Lucia Nogueira,…
Players
Enter our competition and win a year's DCA Membership
How Flexible Can We Make the Mouth
Explore our acclaimed, welcoming civic space
Maps DNA and Spam
Graham Fagen & Graham Eatough
Marine Hugonnier
Polly Apfelbaum, Atilla Csörgö, Rivane Neuenschwander, Yoshihiro Suda, Vibeke Tandberg
Our Mountains are Painted on Glass
Every seed is awakened
Fri 28 - Sun 30 March: Join us for a long weekend of family fun
