Robert Carlyle's directorial debut will receive its world premiere at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
The Legend of Barney Thomson will open the 69th year of the annual festival on Wednesday, June 17.
The black comedy - which is set in Glasgow - sees Carlyle star alongside Emma Thompson, Ray Winstone, Ashley Jensen, Martin Compston and Brian Pettifer.
Carlyle said: "After a career-long association with EIFF it gives me enormous pleasure to have The Legend of Barney Thomson chosen as Opening Night film.
"It really is such an honour for me to have my first feature as director premiered here in Edinburgh at the festival that has played such a huge part in my life."
Mark Adams, the new Artistic Director of EIFF, added: "We are thrilled to be opening this year's festival with Robert Carlyle's wonderful black comedy.
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"It is a marvellously macabre and playful film, impressively directed and with a terrific cast. It is the perfect film to kick off what promises to be an exciting festival."
The film follows Scottish barber Barney Thomson, who stumbles into the world of serial murder through a series of accidental events.
Tickets for the Legend of Barney Thomson screening go on sale on Wednesday (May 6).
