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Robert Carlyle Returns Behind Camera for Dark New Film
14 Aug
Summary
- Robert Carlyle's new short film 'Three' premieres at Edinburgh Film Festival.
- The film explores themes of sex, class, and power dynamics.
- Carlyle returns to directing over a decade after his last project.

Robert Carlyle, acclaimed for iconic roles such as Francis Begbie and Bond villain Renard, is showcasing his directorial talents with a new short film titled 'Three.' The movie is set to have its European premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on Friday, August 21, 2026, with subsequent screenings.
This project marks Carlyle's return to directing after an interval of over ten years since his last directorial venture. 'Three' is described as a darkly humorous and increasingly unsettling three-hander, delving into themes of sex, class, and power dynamics, exploring who is manipulating whom within its narrative.