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Johnny Depp to receive Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Aug 2021
Controversial star will be honoured at San Sebastian
San Sebastian announces Horizontes Latinos titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Aug 2021
10 films compete for prize
Parallel Mothers to close NYFF
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Aug 2021
Festival continues to celebrate Pedro Almodóvar
San Sebastian announces New Directors titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2021
13 films vie for prize
EIFF announces full line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Jul 2021
31 features and 73 shorts in 74th edition
The Power Of The Dog to be NYFF Centerpiece
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 27 Jul 2021
Jane Campion looks forward to "emotional and joyous experience."
The Tragedy Of Macbeth to open NYFF
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 22 Jul 2021
Joel Coen film stars Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand
EIFF announces Fest in the City line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jul 2021
Free screenings include family films and classics
New Takashi Miike title to close Fantasia
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Jul 2021
Final tranche of films revealed
Pig to open EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Jul 2021
Nic Cage stars in truffle hunter drama
San Sebastian announces first competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jul 2021
Davies, Hadzihalilovic and Simon among established names
Palme Dog Souvenir for Swinton
by Richard Mowe - 19 Jul 2021
Tilda picks up award for co-stars Rosy, Dora, and Snowbear
And the Cannes winner is - Titane
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Jury President Spike Lee jumps the gun at unpredictable awards ceremony
Fipresci announces prizes
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Critics select Playground, Drive My Car and Feathers
Unclenching The Fists takes Un Certain Regard prize
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jul 2021
Women to the fore as jury announces Cannes accolades
A Chiara wins Cannes Label gong
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jul 2021
Italian Jonas Carpignano takes prize for the second time
Feathers flies to Critics Week victory
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jul 2021
Egyptian takes gong in first and second film selection
Covid hits Cannes star appearance
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jul 2021
Léa Seydoux isolating Paris while four films set to premiere
Here Today to close EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2021
Billy Crystal comedy will wrap 74th edition
Gaza Mon Amour takes top prize in the Critics Awards for Arab Films
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jul 2021
Romantic drama's Abbass named best actress
Mask reprimand from Cannes supremo
by Richard Mowe - 09 Jul 2021
Complaints about stars flouting Covid regulations on red carpet
Frightfest announces August line-up
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jul 2021
Festival returns to London home
Mixed reaction to Cannes opener
by Richard Mowe - 07 Jul 2021
Red carpet glitz … standing ovation … plus praise and brickbats
Cannes changed Spike’s world
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2021
Jury president reveals how Festival had a big impact on his career
Testing time for all in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 06 Jul 2021
Festival director justifies protocols versus glamour
Japanese animation added to Cannes mix
by Richard Mowe - 04 Jul 2021
Belle is the culmination of a dream for director Mamoru Hosoda
Film Fest on the Forth titles announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Jul 2021
Tickets free for Edinburgh Festival outdoor screenings weekend
Thierry strikes gold in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 30 Jun 2021
French actress to head Camera d’or jury
Boiling Point on the menu in Karlovy Vary
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jun 2021
Stephen Graham starrer among line-up for Czech festival's 55th edition
Dujardin spy spoof to close Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 25 Jun 2021
Guy Bedos takes over reins of French franchise
Cousins' passion continues in Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jun 2021
Premiere of final chapter exploring history of film
Gainsbourg to reign over Deauville
by Richard Mowe - 22 Jun 2021
Charlotte chosen as jury president for festival’s 47th edition
Sundance London adds films
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2021
Phyllida Lloyd masterclass also announced
CMI appoints new creative director
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Jun 2021
Kristy Matheson to take on lead role for EIFF and Filmhouse Cinemas
Tribeca announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Jun 2021
The Novice and Ascension top awards
DCA announces Dundead Summer Camp titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2021
Horror weekend runs in July
Teaser Screenings for London Korean Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Jun 2021
Trio of films shown outside London ahead of autumn event
Folk Film Gathering returns
by Robert Munro - 16 Jun 2021
Edinburgh-based event will run online
Chomet takes on Pagnol
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jun 2021
Epic animation project revealed at Annecy
Sheffield DocFest announces winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2021
Nũhũ Yãg Mũ Yõg Hãm: This Land Is Our Land! and Ali and His Miracle Sheep take prizes
Gaza Mon Amour leads Critics Awards for Arab films nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jun 2021
200 Meters also makes strong showing in shortlist
Cannes adds more new titles
by Richard Mowe - 11 Jun 2021
Dario Argento makes acting début for Gaspar Noë
Binoche to open Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jun 2021
New titles from Joanna Hogg and Clio Barnard in the line-up
Cannes puts its sunny side up
by Richard Mowe - 03 Jun 2021
Penn, Audiard, Carax, Arnold, Verhoeven in line-up
Cannes honours Jodie Foster
by Richard Mowe - 02 Jun 2021
Palme d’Or for one of Festival’s most ardent fans
Jackson receives honorary BIFA
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 May 2021
Women in Love star recognised for outstanding career
Stray and The Truffle Hunters named Best in the World
by Jennie Kermode - 24 May 2021
Canine cinema celebrated at the Fidos
First Fantasia 2021 titles announced
by Jennie Kermode - 19 May 2021
King Knight and The Righteous among highlights
DocFest announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 May 2021
55 world premieres included in Sheffield festival's line-up
Tribeca announces retrospectives
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 11 May 2021
Screening tickets going fast
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