Restored version of Belladonna of Sadness screens at Edinburgh International Film Festival

The psychedlic and controversial 1973 film Belladonna of Sadness is finding its way onto iTunes in a glorious new 4K restorared form on 12th July, but if you want to see this infamous Mushi Production movie before then youll be pleased to hear that it's getting a UK premiere in theatrical form as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

The film will be screened in association with Scotland Loves Anime at the Edinburgh Filmhouse - the movie screens on Friday 24th June at 11:30PM, and you can buy tickets for the screening on the official web site.

There are also a number of Japanese live-action films that make up the film festival's schedule - here are the highlights:

Thursday, 16th June
18:05 - The Actor
20:40 - Ken and Kazu

Friday, 17th June
20:45 - Ken and Kazu

Saturday, 18th June
18:00 - The Actor

Sunday, 19th June
23:40 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

Monday, 20th June
18:00 - The Virgin Psychics
21:00 - Golgo 13

Wednesday, 22nd June
18:00 - Lowlife Love

Thursday, 23rd June
20:40 - Lowlife Love

Friday, 24th June
23:30 - Belladonna of Sadness

Saturday, 25th June
12:30 - Dersu Uzala
23:10 - The Virgin Psychics

You can find everything you need to know at the Edinburgh International Film Festival web site.