The Edinburgh International Film Festival will conclude with the world premiere of Reality Is Not Enough, a documentary about Irvine Welsh. The festival is scheduled from August 14 to 20.
Directed by Paul Sng, the film explores the life and work of the Trainspotting author. It features intimate footage, archive clips, and readings from his novels. Liam Neeson, Maxine Peake, Ruth Negga, Stephen Graham, and Nick Cave provide narration.
Paul Ridd, the festival director, praised the film's immersive and fascinating portrayal of Welsh. Sng expressed his delight at premiering the film in Edinburgh, where Trainspotting is set. The documentary promises a raw and tender look at the acclaimed writer.