Scotland has either produced or been the backdrop for some outstanding films throughout the history of cinema.

And who can forgetHighlander,the 1986 fantasy bonanzaabout immortal warriors battling for prizes and eternal glory?

One of the most artful, bleak, and heartbreaking Scottish films comes from one of their own.

William Eadie as Jamie Gillespie in Ratcatcher (1999)

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What Is ‘Ratcatcher’ About?

His family of five waits to be moved to newer developments.

That claustrophobia helps makeRatcatcheran incredibly powerful film.

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You Were Never Really Here director Lynne Ramsay will helm the adaptation of Stephen King’s 1999 bestselling novel.

There are few films likeRatcatcherout there, and that’s because of Ramsay’s glorious directorial work.

ButRatcatcheris the most singular and the one bound to have the greatest effect upon its audience.

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