The Party's Just Beginning
The dramatic story tells about a girl called Leoside, a Scottish young woman who lives with her parents in the Scottish Highlands. Leoside may live a tragic life when her boyfriend finds another way away from her. Leoside lives a modern tragedy, where her behavior is reckless and drunken, often leading to contacts that seem informal as a result of her real tragedy.
23 August 1987, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
14 September 1970, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
25 March 1989, London, England, UK
25 March 1979, Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA
1939, Elgin, Scotland, UK
1964, Scotland, UK
27 August 1959, Tollcross, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
28 November 1987, Inverness, Scotland, UK
May 02, 2018
There's a real power to the filmmaking here; Gillan is, clearly, a force to be reckoned with.
April 30, 2018
Bold visual, editing, and musical choices show that despite this being her debut feature, Gillan is a natural storyteller confident in her own style and vision
April 27, 2018
Told in a heartfelt way with Gillan proving to be a triple threat, The Party's Just Beginning is a love letter to Scotland.
August 25, 2018
If only the narrative had a bit more substance, then this party would be fun to witness.
April 23, 2018
Gillan's film weaves together both the past and the present, folding situations into each other with an ease that brushes past any initial audience confusion.
August 27, 2018
While there's some irony in the title of Gillan's debut feature, it does feel like The Party's Just Beginning is the start of something special.
December 24, 2018
Showcases Gillan's strengths with performers and atmosphere, and also her bravery with content.
December 04, 2018
The movie's sneaky theme is anonymity as our 21st century cure-all for the burden of knowing too much and yet wondering if we really know anyone at all.
May 09, 2018
far from a vanity project for Gillan - it's a grand entrance for a promising, bold new director.
April 27, 2018
The movie is wispy and meandering; it doesn't gather power as it goes along.
December 07, 2018
By and large, Gillan clearly showcases a handle on the gig. With this outing, she's established herself as a multi-hyphenate to watch out for.
December 06, 2018
Gillan plays her messy, mournful role with unfussy integrity.
