The Low Road - film screening

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, students are invited to a special screening of 'The Low Road' on all three campuses. This Scottish-based film explores the challenges of mental health and the impact of suicide.

Described as a "transformational journey of hope", the film tells the story of Ellie, a young woman consumed by guilt and grief following the loss of her best friend to suicide. This powerful, emotive story follows Ellie on her quest into the wilderness of the West Highland Way to find answers and the courage to share the secrets of her past with others.

At Edinburgh Napier, we are committed to raising awareness and understanding of the issues around suicide and hope to generate discussion and a passion for change. For more resources, please visit our Wellbeing pages.

Screening details

• Date: Thursday 9 October
• Time: Doors open 4.15pm, with film starting promptly at 4.30pm. The film will end at approximately 6.10pm.
• Location:
  • Craiglockhart - Stephen Riady lecture theatre
  • Sighthill - 1D02 lecture theatre
  • Merchiston - B02 lecture theatre

Please note, food and drink (apart from water) are not permitted in the lecture theatres. We ask that you are seated for the film by 4.30pm and avoid arriving late so others watching the film are not disrupted.

To help us monitor and manage numbers, please complete the online attendance form (your details will not be used or shared).

Film details

Certificate rating: 15

Sensitive content: The Low Road is a work of fiction highlighting the struggles facing young people and is centred on the impact of suicide. The film explores several themes, including gender-based violence, mental illness, suicide, grief/loss, self-harm and drug and alcohol use.